Purpose
 To update the existing master plan
 To present development options for
the airport
 To create an airport layout plan to
document current and future airport
conditions
 To provide information and strategies
for obtaining funding
Master Plan Components
 Inventory
 Aviation activity forecasts
 Demand/Capacity assessment
 Facility Requirements
 Airport alternatives and development
plan
 Airport layout plan
 Financial plan
 Public Involvement
 Environmental overview
Public Involvement
 Ongoing meetings with County staff
and airport representatives
 Stakeholder meetings (5/9 and 5/23)
 Advisory committee meeting (6/18)
 Public meeting (7/11)
 Advisory committee meeting (8/6)
 Board workshop (11/7)
 Board action (December/January)
Development Options
 No build
 Make full improvements to existing
airport per the ALP
 Phased development per the ALP
 Transfer ownership and management
of airport to Tarpine
 Relocate the airport
Things to Think About
 Current airport activity
 Almost entire airport is in new FEMA
V-Zone (special flood hazard area)
 Benefits and costs of airports
No Build Option
 Not a true “do nothing” option
– County would still need to remove runway
safety area intrusions to remain compliant with
FDOT standards (trees, building, berms, poles,
etc.)
– To remain compliant there would still be land
acquisition needed and site modification costs
– Existing drainage issue repair
– Would likely lead to temporary closure of the
airport during the time needed to complete the
improvements
– Airport must implement recommendation to
remain open and operational
Airport Layout Plan
Airport at Full Build Out
 Paved runway
 Fuel facilities
 Three T-hangar buildings (30 T-hangars,
one of which is a maintenance facility)
 Airport office/FBO
 Designated helipad
 Conservation easement and noise
buffer
 Security fencing, lighting, and gates
Full Development Option
 Full development of all recommended
enhancements (estimates):
– Runway - $3,400,000
– Land acquisition (includes existing T-hangar building) $1,000,000
– Hangars (two 10 unit hangars) - $1,000,000
– Environmental - $120,000 to $200,000
– Fuel facility - $80,000
– Total Cost: $5,600,000 phased out over
several years
Phased Development Option
Similar to full development, but phased over time based on performance of the airport
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Phase I
– Land acquisition
– Total cost: $1,000,000
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Phase II (income generating)
– Fuel facility
– T- hangars
– Total Cost: $1,080,000
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Phase III
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Environmental
Design
Construction
Office/FBO
Total Cost: $5,600,000 phased out over several years
Potential Monthly Revenues
Based on full build-out and values from similar airports
Amount
Fuel (profit/gallon)
4,000 gallons
Hangar Rent (including expenses) 20 hangars
Landing Fees
50 Units
Business Fees
Business Development
Total Monthly Income:
Total Yearly Income:
* Business fees may change with market conditions
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Income
$2,000
$3,500
$2,500
$3,000
$11,000
$132,000
Assumptions
assumes $0.50 profit per gallon
assumes $175.00 monthly rental
assumes $50.00 monthly fee
assumes $1,500.00 monthly business fee*
At full build out
Fuel price and quantity based on values seen at Quincy Municipal Airport
Rent price based on averages seen at similar airports in north Florida
Landing fees based on rate discussed with airport manager
Business rental fees (Maintenance Facility)
Potential Monthly Expenses
Based on values from similar airports
Expenses
Utilities
Cost per Month
$1,600.00
Part-time Employee (20 hours a
week at $25,000 per year)
Insurance
Maintenance
Legal
Office Supplies
Random
Monthly Total:
Yearly Total:
$1,041.67
$1,250.00
$2,500.00
$200.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$8,591.67
$103,100.00
 Revenue $132,000 – Cost $103,100 = $28,900
(at full build-out)
Transfer Airport to Tarpine Option
 Tarpine, County, and heirs would work out
details of transfer of ownership
 Airport would become private
– Two options:
• Privately Owned, Private-Use Airport
• Privately Owned, Public-Use Airport
 Approved by FDOT and FAA
– Must meet site approval and registration
requirements
– Must be in compliance with Chapter 330, F.S. and
Chapter 14-60, F.A.C.
– Costs associated with transfer of ownership
Privately Owned, Private-Use Airport
 Would be owned by the Tarpine
Community
 There is no requirement for inspection or
licensing (14-60.007, F.A.C.), the airport
just needs to be reviewed for site
approval and register with FDOT
 Tarpine community would be in charge of
ownership and maintenance
 Tarpine would also pay for costs of
improvements
Privately Owned, Public-Use Airport
 Would be owned by Tarpine, but would
still be open to the public for use
 Would still need to comply with Florida’s
inspection and licensing requirements
(14-60.007, F.A.C.)
 Essentially the same a public airport, but
the Tarpine community would be in
charge of ownership and maintenance
 Tarpine would also pay for costs of
improvements
Relocation Option
 Consists of closing one airport and
opening another
 Would still need to address transfer of
ownership of the old airport
 Cost would be far greater than
proposed development
 Airport would take years to open
Area Airports
Relocate – Airport Comparisons
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Wakulla County Airport
– 2,572 x 69 foot runway
– 12 acres
– Revenue $1,320.00 – Cost $3995.38 = (-$2,675.38)
– Information received from Greg James, Finance Director, Wakulla County for FY 12/13
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Carrabelle
– 4,039 x 75 foot runway
– 202 acres
– Revenue $28,400 – Cost $27,744 = $656.00
– Information received from Courtney Dempsey, City Administrator, City of Carrabelle for FY 12/13
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Quincy
– 2,684 x 75 foot runway
– 212 acres
– Revenue $236,097.71 – Cost $260,243.48 = (-$24,145.77)
– Information received from Janice Watson, Airport Administrator, Quincy-Gadsden Airport Authority
for FY 12/13 through May
Considerations for Relocation
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Site Selection – 2 years, $200,000 to $300,000
– Tall structures
– Schools
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Environmental – 3 to 5 years, $1,500,000
Compatible land uses (i.e. residential)
Design – 2 years, $2,500,000
Construction – 2 year, $10,000,000
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3 T-hangars - $1,500,000
1 maintenance hangar - $500,000
Office - $250,000
Parking - $250,000
Total cost: $16,000,000 +/- over approximately 12 years
– These represent planning level cost estimates, values
may change
Options for Board Action
 Need direction for completion of
Master Plan and coordination with
FDOT
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Do nothing
Make full improvements
Phased development
Wakulla/FDOT assist Tarpine in taking over
Relocate
Next Steps
 Board direction
 Submit master plan to FAA and FDOT
 Board action