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Home My WebLink About1986-11-18-HFA-min HANSCOM FIELD ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1986 CO ;tv FT- N.) The following persons were present: Dee Shepard Massport t" Bill Fanagan Hanscom Air Force Base Joyce Hals Massport Bob Lombardo Beechcraft East, Inc. John Wraga Beechcraft East, Inc. Jim Merageas FAA Andrew Ostrom Hanscom Pilots Association Rick Hill Concord Robert Domnitz Lexington-Meriam Hill Association Joyce Dietmeier Lexington Iris G. Wheaton CAPA-Lexington Jon Davis Air Executive, Inc. Sue Sturgeon Air Executive, Inc. Ben Obear A.O.P.A. Jo Rita Jordan Carlisle Jane Farmer LWV Evelyn Parent Hanscom Pilots Association Rich Theriault Lincoln Norm Fredkin Raytheon R. D. Sanford N.B.A.A. Bill Johansen Lexington Don Wilson Hanscom Pilots Association Ed Farnsworth Hanscom Pilots Association Fred Marcus Lincoln Minutes Approved Air Executive The company reviewed the plans to begin an air charter service at Hanscom Field utilizing six passenger single engine aircraft. The aircraft are already located at Hanscom and are used for business purposes. They expect a minimum amount of noise. There were no comments from members. Page 2. Airworks Robert Lombardo from Beechcraft advised members of the intent to rent hangar leanto space to Airworks. The company is engaged in the overhaul of aircraft engines. Bob explained that the service will be welcome because the closest facility doing this type of work is located in New Jersey. There will be no impact on noise as the engines are not tested. Solvents are always used and disposed of in sealed containers. Regional Airport Study Norman Faramelli gave an overview of the study' s scope and that Massport is conducting the study at the behest of the Massachusetts Aeronautic Commission. The purpose is to assess the ability of regional airports to accommodate new market opportunities. Logan passengers were surveyed to provide user information. Commission members requested copies of the progress reports and the question- naire. Norm emphasized that the study has nothing to do with a Logan reliever. The airports included in the study include Port- land, Worcester, Manchester, Hanscom, Norwood, Weymouth and Greene. Memorandum of Understanding Norm Fredkin distributed a slightly changed version of the MOU. He made no changes in policy statements but brought the language up to date. Members were asked to study the changes and be ready to discuss the MOU at the December meeting. Letter to Massport Regarding Greiner Study The Operations Subcommittee letter drafted by Sandy Sanford will be reviewed at the December meeting. Colonel William Flanagan The new Base Commander at the Hanscom Air Base discussed the role of the base and the aircraft activity. He emphasized that many of the large aircraft operations are due to Army Reserve activity. Summer activity is heavier due to the two-week Reserve summer training. Colonel Flanagan also stated that all flights during the 11 P.M. to 7 A.M. hours must be approved by him and would be for very important reasons. Colonel Flanagan hopes to attend future HFAC meetings. Page 3. Other Fred Marcus reported that Lincoln voted to build low and moderate income housing on the land abutting Hanscom. He stated that all purchase agreements will include some language relating to the fact that it is in an airport area. The houses will also be built with additional sound proofing. The MEPA comments on the GEIR will be reviewed by the Noise Sub- committee and discussed at the December meeting. The railroad spur has been offered to Lexington by the General Services Administration. Lexington will be asking Bedford to help pay for it. Massport would be interested in the land if it were available. Larry Murray will replace Norm Fredkin as Raytheon' s representative in January. OVERVIEW, SUMMARY, AND PROGRESS REPORT OF STUDY OF REGIONAL AIRPORTS (AS PART OF THE UPDATE OF MASSACHUSETTS AIRPORT SYSTEM PLAN) A - OVERVIEW An efficient air transportation system is critical to the economic vitality of the New England region. A major purpose of this study is to find out what can make that system function more effectively, for example, by identifying measures to optimize the use of airports in Eastern Massachusetts and New England. The results obtained from the regional airports study will be made available to airport officials, state and local officials, and airline officials. The hope is that once armed with hard analytical data about markets and demand, an aviation authority or commission, should they desire, can then approach airline marketing officials to make their case for new or expanded service. If an airport commission, after reviewing the data, is not interested in pursuing new or expanded service, neither Massport nor the MAC are authorized to pursue that service opportunity for them. In essence, it is truly a local decision on the part of the airport commission or authority whether to implement the findings in the report. B - SUMMARY (1) The Massachusetts Airport Systems Plan (MASP) is being updated over the next two years. The Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission (MAC) and the Massachusetts Port Authority have received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. (See Item 7 for the contents of the MASP. ) (2) One of the special studies in the MASP, which has particular significance for the New England region, is the regional airports study (noted as Boston Subsystem in the MASP) to be done by Massport and its consultants - Flight Transportation Associates (FTA) . In this study, Massport is working as a consultant to MAC. (3) It became clear that state boundaries do not define a reasonable regional airport system. Hence, in the opinion of FAA and Massport, the region needs to include the airports in Nashua and Manchester, New Hampshire as well as Green Field in Providence, Rhode Island, in addition to Worcester, MA. These three airports define the geographical boundaries of the region. (Airports in the Eastern Mass. area include So. Weymouth, Beverly, Lawrence, Fall River, New Bedford, Hanscom, Norwood and Fort Devens. ) (4) As part of the effort, Massport and its consultants are conducting surveys to estimate the potential market in the airports in the region with regard to origin/destination commuter air service, air cargo activity, air charter service, and helicopter service, as well as of general aviation. The question to be addressed is : can new aviation activity occur in some of the airports of the region? Is there a market potential? And most importantly, is there any interest on the part of regional airports to capture new or expanded service? Several of the facilities in the regional airport study Worcester (MA) , Manchester (NH) and Providence (RI) - are being considered with regard to additional air carrier service (in jet aircraft) . ( 5) The regional airport study is also considering the relationships between Logan International Airport and other major airports in the New England region. The study is identifying and analyzing the possibility of new aviation activities in the other N.E. airports. The market potential at other airports is being determined. Special attention will be given to airports in Portland and Bangor (ME) , Burlington (VT) , Albany (NY) and Bradley (CT) , in addition to Manchester, Providence and Worcester. As aircraft activity and especially ground traffic increase at Logan, as we expect they will, it becomes critical that we identify possibilities at the other airports in the New England region. However, the identification of possibilites does not mean the initiation of service. (6) In order for the regional portion of the Mass. Airport Systems Plan to proceed smoothly and efficiently, we will need the cooperation of the state agencies and airport managers in all of the New England States. That cooperation is being secured. (7) The MASP, which will be conducted by MAC, will involve extensive participation of users and agencies. It will establish a comprehensive airport planning data base, and an inventory of the existing air transportation system in the state. It will review both Master Plans and existing aviation forecasts for the various airports in the state system. - 2 - The study will make recommendations on airport development needs, airport administration and operation, as well as land use and environmental effects. Preferred alternatives will be selected and will be analyzed to produce a preferred plan for the state, including funding requirements and priorities for the statewide aviation system. In addition to the regional airport study, the MASP will also consider other special studies such as a statewide heliport system, and an aviation data management information system. - 3 - C - PROGRESS REPORT (1) The Massport consultant-FTA-was selected in April and the study began in May with a review of the demographics of the region and an inventory of airport facilities. A survey of commuter and air carrier passengers at Logan was designed and administered in mid-August. Over 3, 500 survey forms were coded and analyzed. (This exceeded the original target of 2, 500. ) The results are now being interpreted and will be assembled in an Interim Report which will be available in late December. (2 ) Consultant visits have occurred to most of the airports. The consultant has also produced a draft which sets forth criteria and methodology based on the physical characteristics of the airport. Cargo and charter questionnaires have been developed and a helicopter inventory is being prepared. Monthly progress reports are also prepared by the consultants and shared with the Massport staff, EOTC and MAC. (3 ) Preliminary results of the August passenger survey show that in the selection of the use of an airport by a passenger: a) the availability of alternative flights was deemed important by 85% of the respondents, b) less chance of flight delays was considered important, c) the proximity of an airport to the central business or shopping district was not considered important, d) the quality of ground transportation services as well as the quality of parking facilities were deemed important, e) the quality of other airport facilities was considered to be important. (4) This survey will serve as a major ingredient in the market analysis which will also include discussions with travel agents, air cargo and air charter operators, airport operators and others. In early spring, we should receive some clues as to which airports in the region are most appropriate for additional passenger and cargo use. The specifics, however, will not be available until the bulk of the study is completed. The draft of the Final Report will be available in late Spring 1987. IJF/drh - 1411R Revised 11/17/86 - 4 - I -_ LOGAN AIRPORT PASSENGER SURVEY ort (AUGUST 1986) To All Boarding Passengers: Air travel to and from Logan airport has been steadily rising in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future In order to make your travel as convenient as possible, we need your help in planning for improved facilities You can assist us by answering the following questions about your trip today and your impressions of Logan airport. It should only take a few minutes to complete this short questionnaire Your answers will be completely confidential, and will only be used in combination with those from other passengers Thank you very much for your time, William C Coleman Director of Aviation 1 What flight are you traveling on today? Airline Flight No IIII III I I (1-3) (4-7) Continued on Page 2. 1 2. What is the purpose of your trip today? Business (8) Non-business 3 What city or town is your destination? City/Town (9-23) State(24-25) 4 a. At which airport (not Logan) will you disembark for the destination city? IIII (26-28) b Will you stop at any other airports between Logan and your destination? Yes (Specify') (29) No 1111111111 (30-38) 5 If this flight is part of a round trip, please indicate whether you are a. beginning your journey (i.e leaving home), OR (39) ending your journey (i e returning home) b If you are returning to Logan, which airline will you use? (40) Same Another 1 2 6 From what city or town did you leave for Logan airport? City/Town (41-54) State (55-56) 7 Did you arrive in Logan by a connecting flight? Yes (Specify) Airline Flight No II (57) No I ( I I I I I (58-60) (61-64) 8 If you did not fly into Logan please proceed to question 9, otherwise, a. At which airport did you begin this trip? (65-67) b Did your flight stop at any other airports before arriving at Logan? (68) Yes (Specify') No IIIIIIIII (69-77) 2 Continue to Page 3 9 In items I through IX, please indicate your answer by circling the closest choice. (a) Please rank the following criteria as to their importance to you in selecting which airport you use (b) Then rate Logan Airport as to how it satisfies these criteria for you (a) (b) Importance Logan o as orao C) 0 is •C c o `o° m o c r c o c>o c C c E o- 0 C — �+ is a c E o c 2 s ;r o N CD C O C X Qom) > O 0 0 d > . N C -d d .0 ca v) O 'd 1 2 3 4 5 X 1 2 3 4 5 X I Availablity of 1 2 3 4 5 X 1 2 3 4 5 X alternative flights II Less chance of flight 1 2 3 4 5 X 1 2 3 4 5 X delays III Proximity to central 1 2 3 4 5 X 1 2 3 4 5 X business/shopping district IV Quality of ground 1 2 3 4 5 X 1 2 3 4 5 X transportation services V Quality of parking 1 2 3 4 5 X 1 2 3 4 5 X facilities VI Cost of air travel 1 2 3 4 5 X 1 2 3 4 5 X VII Quality of airport 1 2 3 4 5 X 1 2 3 4 5 X security VIII Quality of 1 2 3 4 5 X 1 2 3 4 5 X facilities IX. Other 1 2 3 4 5 X 1 2 3 4 5 X Specify (101) (110) (78-92) 3 Continue to Page 4 10 What New England airport(s) other than Logan would you be most inclined to use? Portland ME Windsor Locks CT Providence RI (111) (114) (117) Manchester NH Worcester MA New Bedford MA (112) (115) (118) Bangor ME Burlington VT (113) (116) Others (Specify) 1 1 1 (119) (120-122) 11 How many other round trips have you taken by air in the past 12 months? None Two 6-10 (123) 1 3 5 One 3-5 More than 10 2 4 6 12. What is your age? Under 21 31-40 51-60 (124) 1 3 5 21-30 41-50 61 and over 2 4 6 13 What is your annual household income before taxes? Under $20,000 $40,000-$59,999 $80,000-$99,999 1 3 5 (125) $20,000-$39,999 $60,000-$79,999 $100,000 and over 2 4 6 14 Where is your residence? / City/Town (126-140) State(141-142) Any other comments? PLEASE DROP THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IN THE BOX LOCATED BY THE DOOR NEXT TO YOUR FLIGHT. Thank you for your cooperation Have a pleasant flight. 4