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is relying on ESA Airports to assist with the replacement of its aging
flight track monitoring system. The new system will cover three
airports: Los Angeles International, Ontario International, and Van
Nuys Airport. ESA Airports is monitoring the progress of the noise
monitoring system vendor, and providing advice and guidance on the
installation. The system will provide web relay of aircraft fight
tracks and will include up to 75 remote noise monitoring sites. It
combines three separate radar feeds into one single database. Once
installed, the system will be used by LAWA to compy with California
State Airport Noise regulations. (photo courtesy of Jay Berkowitz)
As a result of the growth in aircraft operations and the need to update the previous FAR Part 150 study, ABIA hired ESA Airports to update their study.
The study identifies the existing and future noise exposure and land use impacts at the airport as well as established objectives for the airport's ongoing property acquisition program. Key components of the study addresses the ongoing nighttime departure and engine maintenance run-up procedures, an upgrade to the airport's ANOMS, and the continuation of the airport's overlay zones and building code restrictions to ensure continued land use compatibility around the airport. The study effort also included an extensive public involvement program with workshops, hearings, newsletters, and the establishment of a Technical Advisory Committee. The Noise Exposure Maps were accepted by the FAA and the Noise Compatibility Program was submitted to the FAA for approval, expected by the end of 2007.
ESA Airports completed the Environmental Assessment (EA) for TMB's Runway 9L-27R extension project earlier this year. This milestone paves the way for TMB to address some of the operational constraints caused by significant commercial growth around the airport-- primarily an increase in private jets from long-hall markets. Their current 5,002-foot runway requires many of the existing general aviation
jet aircraft operating at TMB to incur significant weight penalties or make refueling stops due to runway length limitations. This results
in inefficient operations and lost revenues to operators, tenants, and ultimately, Miami-Dade County. To relieve these issues, TMB is proposing to extend their runway to 7,350 feet. The new runway will service both current and future business jet fleets during periods of high humidity and temperature as well as wet runway conditions. ESA Airports addressed key issues such as the project's proximity to the Florida Everglades, the presence of burrowing owls, and potential noise and water quality impacts in the EA.
ESA Airports conducted an extensive public outreach process including multiple public workshops and hearings. The EA was completed on a fast track schedule and received a Finding of No Significant Impact in 2007.
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