Airport Projects in Progress
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RSA Improvements - Project Formulation
The Friedman Memorial Airport Authority (FMAA) recently completed a Technical Analysis and upon review of the Analysis, the conclusion of the community and the FAA was that Alternative 6 would be pursued, with additional future planning to consider elements of Alternative 7 that are necessary to accommodate airport uses displaced by construction of Alternative 6. The purpose of this formulation is to develop a phasing and funding plan to implement the projects identified in Alternative 6 that are necessary to achieve Runway Safety Area (RSA) compliance.
The Project Identified in Alternative 6 will accomplish the following:
- Full Compliance with C-III RSA dimensions
- Minimum runway to parallel taxiway separation of 320 ft
- All aircraft parking outside of the Runway OFA
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Project Timeline
2013 Tenative Schedule
March 12 - Fee Negotiations Complete
April 16-17 - Visit Helena to discuss Modifications of Standards
May 1 - Preliminary Modifications of Standards Coordination Complete
June 1 - Project Development Complete
June 30 - Phasing Plan and Capital Improvement Program Complete
July 15 - Environmental Coordination Complete
December 31 - Airport Layout Plan Complete and Study Complete
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Instrument Procedures Feasibility Project
The Friedman Memorial Airport Authority (FMAA) remains committed to providing reliable service for both commercial airlines and general aviation users of the Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN). A primary factor impacting reliability of the airport is the ability of aicraft operators to access the airport during times of Instrument Metrological Conditions (IMC). With the help of airport engineers and consultants, the FMAA will develop a study that will identify the instrument procedures improvements that may be feasible for FMA.
The Study Elements for this project are as follows:
- Study Design
- Project Management
- Instrument Procedures Feasibility Analysis
- Documentation
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The first G650 jet to land at Friedman Memorial Airport, January 2013.
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Project Timeline
2012-2013 Tentative Schedule
Week of December 20, 2012 - Project kick-off teleconference
Week of February 11, 2013 - Team 2 day onsite visit
March 29, 2013- Draft report submitted
April 2, 2013 - Project update to FMAA Board at Regular Board Meeting
April 15 - Instrument Approach Procedure Analysis Complete
April 29 - Begin conversations with FAA regarding approaches
May 7 - Final Approach Study Report submitted to Airport Staff
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