To meet the Federal Aviation Administration Runway Safety Area standards NYSDOT is considering improvements to Runway 1-19 which would result in a modification of the existing SheltAir lease area. The relocation of the SheltAir facilities is proposed, in part, to accommodate the shifting of markings of Runway 1-19 northward approximately 450 feet to achieve the appropriate Runway 1-19 Safety Areas (“RSAs”) (i.e., minimum of 1,000 feet (L) X 500 ft (W) of cleared area beyond each runway end on airport property). As part of the RSA relocation project, associated improvements also include the installation of new LED runway edge lighting, installation of new and/or relocation of existing guidance signs, and any required vault work and/or control panel work associated with lighting and guidance systems. The RSA relocation project can only be accomplished with the removal of the existing Hangar 2 (currently being leased by SheltAir), Hangar 3 (existing American Air Power Museum), and the associated aircraft aprons and taxiways/lanes.
Implementation of the RSA relocation project would also require a new perimeter road to be constructed from Tie-down Area “D” around the RSA to the former location of Hangar 2 (to connect the east side of the airport), rehabilitation between Taxiways “B” and “M,” installation of security fencing, installation of a fire hydrant pump, recovery of the displaced threshold, and the associated markings, lighting, and signage. Also proposed is the shifting of a portion (approx. 800 ft.) of Taxiway “G” to remove the jog north of Runway 14-32. The aforementioned improvement projects under consideration by the NYSDOT would be implemented upon the availability of funding and completion of the requisite reviews under State and Federal environmental reviews. (See Final Scoping Document and Public Scoping Center Document) These projects are necessary to meet established FAA operational runway safety standards and will have no effect on the number of operations at the Airport. Also, as part of a future development project being considered by the NYSDOT, the existing perimeter road extensions at the southerly end of the Airport would be connected. The existing American Air Power Museum, which is currently situated in Hangar 3, would be demolished and reconstructed on a 5.169-acre site to the south of the Northern Leasehold Area.
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