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result, the 700‐foot extension would in essence be considered one‐way pavement for departures on Runway 16 only, making the costs associated with construction even more substantial. Implementation of the runway extension alternatives would result in environmental impacts. The area adjacent to the north end of the Airport would need to be improved to allow for the extension of the runway and parallel taxiway systems. Biological and cultural surveys would also be needed beyond the north end when considering the extension and associated safety areas. LANDSIDE DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS Generally, landside issues are related to those facilities necessary, or desired, for the safe and efficient parking and storage of aircraft, movement of pilots and passengers to and from aircraft, airport sup‐ port facilities, and overall revenue support func‐ tions. Landside planning considerations, summa‐ The best approach to landside facility planning is to consider the development rized previously on Exhibit 4B, will focus on strat‐ egies following a philosophy of separating activity to be like that of a community where levels. To maximize airport efficiency, it is im‐ land use planning is the guide. portant to locate facilities together that are in‐ tended to serve similar functions. The best ap‐ proach to landside facility planning is to consider the development to be like that of a community where land use planning is the guide. For airports, the land use guide in the terminal area should gen‐ erally be dictated by aviation activity levels. Due to the amount of developable land available at Arling‐ ton Municipal Airport, consideration will also be given to non‐aviation uses that can provide additional revenue support to the Airport and support economic development for the region. HANGAR DEVELOPMENT Analysis in Chapter Three indicated that the Airport should plan for the construction of additional air‐ craft hangars over the next 10 years. Hangar development takes on a variety of sizes corresponding with several different intended uses. Commercial general aviation ac‐ The Airport should plan for the construction of addi‐ tivities are essential to providing the necessary services on an air‐ tional aircraft hangars over the next 10 years. port. This includes privately Hangar development takes on a variety of sizes cor‐ owned businesses involved with, responding with several different intended uses. but not limited to, aircraft rental and flight training, aircraft char‐ ters, aircraft maintenance, line service, and aircraft fueling. These types of operations are commonly referred to as FBOs or specialized aviation service operators (SASOs). The facilities associated with businesses such as these include large conventional type hangars that hold several aircraft. High levels Chapter Four - 33

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