1Caltrans Division of Aeronautics. 2 Aeronautics Mission Assist in the development and preservation of a safe and environmentally compatible air transportation

1Caltrans Division of Aeronautics


Aeronautics Mission

Assist in the development and preservation of a safe and

environmentally compatible air transportation system that meets the

economic needs of the state.


Division Officeswww.dot.ca.gov/aeronautics

AIRPORTS• Airport/Heliport Use Permits• Airport/Heliport Safety Inspections• Evaluation of Proposed School Sites Near

Airports• Helicopter Landing Site Approvals Near

Schools• Information Source for Federal and State

Aviation Laws and Regulations

TECHNICAL SERVICES• Capital Improvement Plan Review• Environmental Review• Airport Land Use Issues• Airport Pavement Management

System

SPECIAL PROJECTS• Administer Airport Noise Regulations• Represent State in Airspace Issues• Grants and Loans to Airports

AVIATION PLANNING• California Aviation System Plan• Regional Aviation Systems• Inter-modal Connectivity Plans• Source for Aviation Statistics• Legislation Monitoring


Aeronautics Issues

• Airport and Heliport Minimum Standards and Operational Safety

• Land Use (In)Compatibility• Noise Variances • School Site Evaluations• Ground (road) Access to Airports • Environmental Compliance• Resources/Funding• Aviation Research & Education




Office of Airports – Activities in 12 mo.s

5 Associate Aviation Consultants (2 new, 1 Vacancy):

• Airport Inspections (Compliance and Compliance/ 5010-1): 167

• Heliport Compliance Inspections (Compliance): 66• Other inspections: 100+• Site Evaluations (School, State Building): 29• Inspection Letters Sent: 235• Satisfactory Response Received: 212 (90%)


Office of Aviation Planning Relationships

• Coordination is routine between Aeronautics and: CT Districts, RTPAs, ALUCs, States, FAA on aviation issues.– Districts: DSMP, TCRs, ITIP– Local: CLUP and General Plan review

• Early awareness and proactive coordination is the key to good planning!

• Coordinating to prevent/minimize adverse impacts is our goal


Office of Aviation Planning Relationships

• Counter program - We continue to upgrade our acoustic counters; available for airport sponsor use. Use them to get traffic counts for forecasts in your master plans.

• ALUC issues - 2 planners dedicated (Northern and Southern CA).

• 2-year Legislative Session - almost over. Only AB 2650 (Monterey) passed. AB 2501 called for extensive monitoring of the air around Santa Monica Airport - Failed. Look for a new aviation related bills to show up starting Dec. 4, the start of the next session, 2007-2008.

• California Transportation Commission's Annual Report - Planning is creating an Aviation Report to be included. Aviation “wish list” to include many projects and studies to benefit the State's aviation community.

• Airport Master Plans - We continue to review and comment and on individual land use issues that occur nearby CA airports.


Aeronautics’ Partners & Liaisons

Government• USDOT (FAA, FHWA, FTA)

• MPO/RTPA/LTC Agencies

• Airport Land Use Commissions

• Local Governments (City and County)

• Airport Management

Industry• NASAO

• NBAA

• ATA

• AOPA

• SWAAAE

• NATA

• CPA

• ACA

• CAA

Research Liaisons• MINETA TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE

• FAA CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE• TRB/ACRP

• AASHTO


Policy Guidance

• California Transportation Commission– Technical Advisory Committee on

Aeronautics (TACA)• 14 Members from government and industry

• Regional Transportation Planning Agency– Aviation Planning Working Group

• 14 RTPAs, industry representatives, Caltrans Divisions & Districts


Contact Aeronautics

• Website: www.dot.ca.gov/aeronautics• Telephone: (916) 654- 49594848 • FAX (916) 653-9531

Documents

1Caltrans Division of Aeronautics. 2 Aeronautics Mission Assist in the development and preservation of a safe and environmentally compatible air transportation