case study – bellefontaine regional airport. why build a new airport? existing airport was...
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Case Study – Bellefontaine Regional Airport
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Why Build a New Airport?
Existing airport was inadequate for the demands of the community and could not be expanded economically.
Bellefontaine wanted a local airport that could support corporate aviation.
Honda plant and other businesses in the area wanted an airport they could use.
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The Old Airport
4,400 ft x 65 ft Runway
Displaced Thresholds Obstructions SR 68 Railroad Landfill
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New Airport Features
5,000 ft. x 100ft. Runway (Corporate Jets)
Non-precision instrument approach (Access in poor weather)
AWOS (Enables IFR Part 135 Charter Service)
Full parallel taxiway (Safety and efficiency)
Aircraft parking apron (Transient and local traffic)
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More New Airport Features
Fuel Facilities (No fuel, no flights!)
T-Hangars (A home for the locals)
Utilities (A must for any development)
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Still More New Airport Features
Terminal / Hangar / Administration Building / SRE Building (Professional Front Door to Bellefontaine)
FBO 430 Acres!
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What the New Airport Provides
Access to Bellefontaine for corporate jet aircraft.
Amenities and services for the business traveler.
A home for local general aviation pilots.
The aviation piece of the economic development and quality of life program for Bellefontaine.
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Keys to Success
Local Government Commitment to the Airport
Community Support Agency Support (FAA and ODOT).
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Bellefontaine Regional AirportQuestions?
Bill Barley, P.E.
R. W. Armstrong and Associates, Inc.
216-443-1700