Aviation Outlook Pacific Island Airports

1
Aviation OutlookPacific Island Airports

• Honolulu Airports District Office

2
Aviation OutlookPacific Island Airports

• Airport Improvement Program Update
• AIP Grant Funds for the Pacific Island Airports
• AIP Priority Ranking System
• AIP Performance Criteria
• AIP Program Accomplishments
• ACIP Priorities Funding Strategy for FY-2008

3
Aviation OutlookPacific Island Airports

• FAA Outreach and Training Activities
• Airports Program Training Workshops
• Airport Emergency Operations Training for
  Micronesia Airports

4
Airport Improvement Program Grant Funds for
Airports in the Pacific
FY-2002 76,358,196FY-2003
89,767,666FY-2004
102,796,375FY-2005
120,908,238FY-2006
70,693,036 FY-2007 136,154,847

5
Airport Improvement Program Grant Funds for
Airports in the Pacific

• FY-2002
• Entitlements 52,014,044
• Discretionary 24,344,152
• FY-2003
• Entitlements 52,290,657
• Discretionary 37,477,009
• FY-2004
• Entitlements 48,791,062
• Discretionary 54,005,313
• FY-2005
• Entitlements 65,560,652
• Discretionary 55,347,586
• FY-2006
• Entitlements 38,419,109
• Discretionary 32,273,927
• FY-2007
• Entitlements 41,538,883
• Discretionary 94,415,964

6
AIP Discretionary Funds

• Micronesia Airports are only eligible for AIP
  driscretionary funds, not entitlement funds.
• AIP discretionary funds are limited and are
  distributed on a competitive basis based on the
  AIP Priority Ranking System and Airport Sponsor
  Performance.

7
AIP Discretionary Funds AIP Priority Ranking
System

• Priorities
• Safety regulatory requirements
• Reconstruction infrastructure preservation
• Standards incorporate current FAA standards
• Capacity Enhancement increases capacity

8
ACIP Funding Strategy

• Based on AIP Priority System
• ARFF Vehicles and Equipment
• Construct ARFF Buildings
• Pavement Rehabilitation including upgrades to
  Airfield Electrical Systems Marking, Lighting and
  Signage
• Perimeter Security Fencing
• National Program Objectives
• RSA Improvements
• Class III Airport Compliance

9
AIP Discretionary Funding Performance Criteria

• Construction projects funded with AIP
  discretionary funds must have plans and
  specifications completed and ready for bid
  solicitation so that the AIP grant can be issued
  based on construction bid prices.

10
AIP Discretionary Funding Performance Criteria

• Projects funded with AIP discretionary funds must
  be underway within six (6) months from the date
  the AIP grant is signed.

11
AIP Discretionary Funding Performance Criteria

• Projects funded with AIP discretionary funds must
  be physically and financially completed within
  four (4) years from the date of the AIP grant.

12
AIP Discretionary Funding Performance Criteria

• In making AIP discretionary funding decisions,
  the FAA is required to consider whether funding
  has been provided for all other higher priority
  projects.

13
AIP Discretionary Funding Participation Rates

• For Pacific Island Airports
• Federal share 95 of eligible costs
• Sponsor share 5 of eligible costs
• Except Honolulu and Kahului Airports where the
  participation rate is
• Federal 75 / Sponsor 25

14
AIP Program Accomplishments

• AIP Program Accomplishments
• ARFF Vehicle Acquisition
• Construct ARFF Buildings
• Pavement Rehabilitation including upgrades to
  Electrical Systems, Airfield Marking, Lighting
  and Signage
• Perimeter Security Fencing / Roadway

15
1. ARFF Vehicle Equipment Acquisition

• We have funded new generation ARFF vehicle
  acquisition throughout the Pacific Region
  nearly 50 ARFF vehicle replacements are
  identified.
• We included RIV vehicles ARFF Auxillary
  Equipment acquisition at airports where justified.

16
(No Transcript)
17
(No Transcript)
18
(No Transcript)
19
(No Transcript)
20
(No Transcript)
21
2. ARFF Building Construction

• Palau
• Majuro
• Pohnpei
• Chuuk
• Yap
• Kosrae
• Fitiuta
• Ofu

• Kona
• Waimea-Kohala
• Hana
• Kalaupapa
• Molokai
• Lanai
• West Tinian
• Saipan

22
Pago Pago International Airport
23
Guam International Airport
24
Saipan International Airport
25
(No Transcript)
26
(No Transcript)
27
(No Transcript)
28
(No Transcript)
29
3. Pavement Rehabilitation

• Saipan Runway
• Guam Runway Taxiway Extensions
• Pago Pago Runway (8/26)
• Palau Runway Terminal Apron(s)
• Majuro Runway Terminal Apron
• Pohnpei Runway Terminal Apron
• Kosrae Runway Terminal Apron
• Chuuk Runway Terminal Apron
• Yap Terminal Apron Runway

30
3. Pavement Rehabilitation

• Honolulu Taxiways
• Kahalui Runway (2/20) Access Road
• Lihue Taxiway C Apron
• Kona Taxiways Apron
• Hilo Taxiways Aprons
• Lanai General Aviation Apron
• Molokai Runway
• Dillingham Runway Taxiway

31
Pago Pago International Airport
32
Majuro International Airport
33
Palau International Airport
34
(No Transcript)
35
(No Transcript)
36
(No Transcript)
37
4. Perimeter Security Fencing

• Palau
• Majuro
• Pohnpei
• Chuuk
• Yap
• Kosrae
• Ofu

• Guam
• Rota
• Hilo
• Lihue
• Kalaupapa

38
(No Transcript)
39
Micronesia Airports ACIP Priorities for FY-2008

• Phased Projects under Construction
• Airport Master Plans System Plans
• Development of Maintenance Plans
• Development of ACMs
• Water Rescue Plans
• Wildlife Hazard Management Plans
• Conduct Obstruction Surveys
• Need for Capacity Enhancements
• Regional Airport System Needs

40
Funding Strategy for FY-2008

• We plan to fund construction projects that have
  construction bid prices to base the grant amount
  on.
• We need to have Planning consultant bids in by
  April.
• We need to have Construction bids in by May, no
  later than June 1st.
• NOTICE All FY-2008 AIP Grants must be accepted
  by June 20th.

41
Aviation OutlookPacific Island Airports

• FAA Outreach and Training Activities
• Airports Program Training Workshops
• Airport Emergency Operations Training for
  Micronesia Airports
• Table Top Exercises for Micronesia Airports

42
Airports Program Workshops

• Workshops have been conducted
• Airport Compliance
• Airport Safety and Operations Specialists (ASOS)
• AIP Back-to-Basics (AIP-101)
• FAR Part 139 Airport Certification
• AIP Next Steps
• AIP Project Procedures

43
Airports Program Workshops

• January 2007
• Conducted an AIP Program Guidance Certification
  Workshop for the Micronesian airport
  representatives.
• Co-sponsored with and hosted by the Commonwealth
  Ports Authority.

44
(No Transcript)
45
AIP Program Guidance Certification Workshop

• Workshop Agenda included
• AIP Program Guidance
• AIP Project Reports
• Airport Certification Guidance
• One-on-one ACIP Discussions
• Airport Project Tour
• Demonstration at Pacific Region ARFF Training
  Center

46
AIP Program Guidance Certification Workshop

• Challenges Ahead
• Manage your contracts
• Keep projects on schedule
• Need project bids early as possible
• Ensure best quality projects
• Ensure safety is maintained
• Make timely payments
• Prepare recordkeeping for audits

47
(No Transcript)
48
(No Transcript)
49
(No Transcript)
50
Airports Program Training Workshops

• January 2008
• We conducted an AIP Program Update
  Certification Workshop for the Micronesian
  airport representatives.
• Co-sponsored with and hosted by the Republic of
  Palau, and Palau International Airport.

51
AIP Program Update Certification Workshop
52
AIP Program Update Certification Workshop

• Workshop Agenda included
• AIP Program Guidance
• AIP Project Reports
• Airport Certification Guidance
• Best Practices / Lessons Learned
• One-on-one ACIP Discussions
• Airport Project Tour
• Airport Self-Inspection Training

53
AIP Program Update Certification Workshop

• Challenges Ahead
• Procurement of Airport Maintenance Equipment
• Establish ARFF Vehicle Maintenance Practices
• Establish Airport Self-Inspection Programs
• Improve Wildlife Hazard Management Practices

54
(No Transcript)
55
(No Transcript)
56
(No Transcript)
57
(No Transcript)
58
Airports Program Training Workshops

• August 2008
• We plan to conduct an Airport Sponsor Compliance
  Refresher Workshop to cover airport sponsor
  obligations and grant agreement assurances.
• Co-sponsored with and hosted by the State of
  Hawaii at Honolulu International Airport.

59
(No Transcript)
60
(No Transcript)
61
Airport Emergency Operations Training

• Airport Emergency Planning
• Incident Command System
• Emergency Operations Center
• Table Top Exercises
• Airline Family Assistance Plan
• NTSB Role and Coordination
• Full-scale Disaster Exercise
• Formal Evaluation and Critique

62
Airport Emergency Operations Training

• Planned Schedule for 2008
• Yap June 9 13, 2008
• Palau September 2008

63
(No Transcript)
64
(No Transcript)
65
(No Transcript)
66
(No Transcript)
67
(No Transcript)
68
(No Transcript)
69
Airport Emergency Operations Training

• Table Top Exercises
• In January 2008, FAA sponsored an Emergency
  Operations Tabletop Exercise on Chuuk.
• Requested and supported by the Chuuk State
  Governors Office.

70
(No Transcript)
71
(No Transcript)
72
Airport Emergency Operations Training

• In conjunction with the 2008 PADW
• Emergency Crisis Management
• Emergency Operations Center Preparation
  Management
• Conducted by the Pacific Region ARFF Training
  Center

73
Aviation OutlookPacific Island Airports

• The Honolulu Airports District Office is
  committed to providing quality workshops and
  training to the Pacific Island airport sponsors
  to provide guidance in administering the AIP
  Program, and airport safety, certification and
  compliance programs.

74
Aviation OutlookPacific Island Airports

• The Honolulu Airports District Office is
  committed to working with the Pacific Island
  airport sponsors to develop the best strategy to
  ensure maximum utilization of AIP funds for
  airport infrastructure development to meet the
  needs of the Pacific Island airports.

75
One-on-One Sessions

• During this Workshop we are conducting One-on-One
  Sessions with the Micronesian airport and
  government officials to discuss their airport
  development plans, priorities, project schedules,
  funding timelines, and safety and security issues.

76
One-on-One Sessions

• The One-on-One discussions will take place
  immediately following each days presentations.
• Monday Palau
• Tuesday F. S. M.
• Wednesday Marshall Islands

77
One-on-One Sessions

• Invited to Join the One-on-One Sessions
• Airline Representatives - to discuss airport
  safety concerns.
• USDA Representatives to discuss wildlife hazard
  concerns.
• NWS FAA ATO to discuss SWARS integration into
  ARFF buildings.
• TSA Representatives to discuss airfield
  security issues.

78
Honolulu Airports District Office Contacts

• Ron Simpson, Manager HNL ADO [phone]
  Vacant, Cert. Inspector [phone]
  Gordon Wong, Project Manager [phone] Steve
  Wong, Project Manager [phone] Carissa
  Unpingco, Project Manager [phone] Donna
  Ajifu, Program Analyst [phone] Cheryl
  Tsutsuse, Admin. Officer [phone]

79
? ? ANY QUESTIONS ? ?
80
ltSlide Titlegt
WHO IS THIS GUY?
81
ltSlide Titlegt
82
MAHALO NUI LOA