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Chapter Three
FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
This chapter will evaluate the exisƟng capaciƟes of Arlington Municipal Airport and outline any new
faciliƟes needed to accommodate projected forecast levels. The exisƟng capacity is compared to the
forecast acƟvity levels prepared in Chapter Two to determine where deficiencies currently exist or may
be expected to materialize in the future. This chapter will analyze the following elements:
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Planning Horizon AcƟvity Levels
Airfield Capacity
Airport Physical Planning Criteria
Airside and Landside Facility Requirements
As indicated previously in Chapter One, airport faciliƟes include both airside and landside components.
Airside faciliƟes include those that are related to the arrival, departure, and ground movement of
aircraŌ. The components include:
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Runways
Taxiways
NavigaƟonal and Approach Aids
Airfield LighƟng, Marking, and Signage
Landside faciliƟes are needed for the interface between air and ground transportaƟon modes. The
general aviaƟon elements analyzed include:
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