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There is adequate property on the east side of the Airport to continue to accommodate certain types
of aviation demand, especially those related to the use of executive hangars and T‐hangars/linear box
hangars. Considerable focus has been given in recent years to the development of the west side of the
Airport. With the construction of the ATCT and implementation of a perimeter access roadway, these
facilities can serve to help attract future tenants. In order to attract larger scale SASOs to the Airport,
the west side provides the necessary space and ideal access to the runway and taxiway system. The
main limiting factor at this point in time is vehicle roadway access and utility infrastructure needed to
accommodate these activities. The proposed Center Street extension outlined in this study would al‐
low for improved access to the west side dependent on necessary funding to construct an on‐airport
access road extending to the east.
Airside Facilities
The landside assets on an airport must be supported by an airside facility network (runways, taxiways,
and navigational aids) that allows for their maximum usage. As detailed throughout the Development
Plan, a runway and taxiway system provides ideal opportunities for future growth and development at
Arlington Municipal Airport. Runway 16‐34 provides 6,080 feet of usable runway length, which satis‐
fies a large majority of general aviation, air taxi, and air cargo operations that utilize the airfield. Run‐
way 16‐34 is also provided with a precision instrument landing system (ILS) approach, allowing aircraft
to utilize the Airport during poor weather conditions. Other support navigational facilities include a
medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights (MALSR), precision
approach path indicators (PAPIs), runway end identification lights (REILs), and an Automated Surface
Observing System (ASOS).
Aviation Services
An array of aviation services are provided at Arlington Municipal Airport that include flight training,
flight testing, aircraft maintenance, aircraft fueling, air cargo, hangar rental, aircraft sales, aviation in‐
surance, rental cars, and pilot supplies. Furthermore, the City of Arlington Fire Station #12 is located
on airport property and provides emergency and rescue services to the Airport and surrounding com‐
munity 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Competitive Pricing
Price sensitivity will always play a role in an aircraft business owner’s decision when choosing where to
conduct their operations from. Lease rates, fuel prices, hangar rental fees, and other charges must be
competitive with competing airports in the region. It appears that Arlington Municipal Airport is com‐
petitive in its fee structure, making the facility an attractive location in terms of pricing. It is important
to note that lease rates and fee structures should be set at levels that help to ensure the vitality and
health of an airport’s financial status while reasonably maintaining existing and future tenant bases.
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