by ADOT and the Federal Highway Administration for public review and comment from
April 5, 2019 to July 8, 2019. The preferred alternative identifies a portion of the corridor
less than two miles west of Silverbell Army Heliport. In conjunction with future planned
growth around Silverbell Army Heliport (see Issue LU‐3), the I‐11 corridor could promote
growth that could impact the missions at Silverbell Army Heliport. Although it is not yet
funded and years away from implementation, it will be important to coordinate
transportation and land use planning with a future I‐11 corridor that may promote
incompatible growth around Silverbell Army Heliport.
5.8
Land / Airspace Competition (LAS)
The military manages and uses land and air space to accomplish testing, training, and
operational missions. These resources must be available and of a sufficient size,
cohesiveness, and quality to accommodate effective training and testing. Military and
civilian land and air operations can compete for limited land and air space, especially
when the usage areas are in close proximity to each other. Use of these shared resources
can impact future development and operations for all users.
Seven issues relating to Land / Airspace Competition
have been identified as part of this JLUS.
LAS-1 There may be Increased use of unmanned aerial systems in the
future.
LAS-2 Helicopter flight areas are not protected.
LAS-3 There is limited space at Florence Military Reservation.
LAS-4 Restricted airspace over Florence Military Reservation should be
preserved.
LAS-5 Commercial aviation activities are not coordinated with the
AZARNG.
LAS-6 There are private airstrips in the JLUS Project Area.
LAS-7 AZARNG has a need to conduct specific types of helicopter flight
and landing operation training throughout Pinal County.
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Compatibility Assessment