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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/13/2025 - 051325 Director's Report - OtherRenton Airport Advisory Committee Director’s Report Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Services Provided to the Public Renton Airport is a general aviation airport serving Renton and other nearby communities. It serves as a reliever airport for SeaTac International Airport under the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration – Northwest Mountain Region. Located at the south shore of Lake Washington, the Airport Has a land-based and sea-based airstrip. The Boeing 737 series are built at the Renton Boeing Plant across the Cedar River. Is the site of all initial test flights of Boeing 737 aircraft produced at the nearby Boeing-Renton facility, making it the maiden flight headquarters for one of the world’s most popular and frequently flown airplanes. Provides regional airport services for air charter, air taxi, corporate flights, business, and recreational flyers. Provides light instruction and pilot services through the airport's FBOs. US Customs and Border Patrol services are available with a 24-hour notice. Is a strategic airport for regular and emergency services into and out of the region. Is used for life flight services, military operations, Boeing manufacturing, law enforcement, and various other essential services. Is a key transfer and distribution point for emergency equipment and supplies. Regulatory Overlay What affects work that we do and how we do it The Renton Airport serves nearly 140,000 operations a year, accounting for about 20% of all aviation activity in Washington state. FAA 139 requirements between safety and operating standards. NFPA 407 Standards for Aircraft Fueling Department of Ecology The airport's focus for the year remains on preventative maintenance, particularly through improved pavement management and leveraging our online Airport Management System (Veoci) for: •Efficient work order & maintenance handling •Digital lease management of tie-down & hangars •Storage of important documents •Automating contract management •Streamlining how the airport communicates with tenants 2024 AIRPORT OPERATING REVENUE AND EXPENSES Sourse of Revenue Actual Beginning Balance (from 2023)$5,432,714.97 Airport Fuel Charges $ 116,464.00 All Airport Leases (short-term/long -term)$4,174,125.90 Total Revenue $9,723,304.87 Expenses Actual Airport Operations ( $2,285,218.72) Grand Excess of Revenues over Expenditures $7,438,086.15 2024 Airport Capital Fund Revenue Source Actual Airport Lease/Long Term $ 564,349.30 Taxiway A Rehab $ 948,921.27 Total Capital Fund Revenue $1,513,270.57 2025 Anticipated Revenue = $17M From the FAA Grant for Taxiway A Project Grant Funding The Renton Airport is part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) under the Federal Aviation Administration. This allows the airport eligibility for Federal funding under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) over the next 5 years. Washington Department of Transportation FEMA Congressional Direct Spending State and local sources 2025 PROJECTED PROFIT AND LOSS OF REVENUE FROM VACATED LEASES Source of Revenue Projected Loss RFS (800 Parcel)$ 88,112.00 LGW (295 Parcel)$ 67,589.00 Total Projected Loss $ 155,701.00 Source of Revenue Projected Revenue Bosair LLC (800 parcel, self -serve)$ 34,320.00 Transient Parking (800 parcel ramp)$ 4,000.00 Total Projected Revenue $ 38,320.00 Projected Revenue $ 38,320.00 Projected Loss $ 155,701.00 Total Projected Loss $ 117,381.00 EEffective June 1, 2025 12-Month Revenue Projection from Fee Schedule Increase From June 1, 2025 Airport Charges Amount $ T-Hangars ($580 x 41)$ 23,780.00 Tie-Downs ($185.60 x 38)$ 7,052.80 Monthly Projected Revenue Annual Projected Revenue $ 30,832.80 X12 $369,984.00 Secured siting study grant for new control tower $600,000 FAA Taxiway Alpha Construction Phase 1 and Phase 2 $17M Runway Fog Seal & Restripe Grant $1.5M Secured Windsock Tie-down & 243 Apron Repave Construction $1.5M Security Upgrade Project Construction $1.7M Seaplane Base Dredging Construction $3M Seaplane Base Dock and Ramp Construction $3M Looking Ahead Airport Improvement Budget Secured siting study grant for new control tower $600,000 FAA Taxiway Alpha Construction Phase 1 and Phase 2 $17M Runway Fog Seal & Restripe Grant $1.5M Secured Windsock Tie-down & 243 Apron Repave Construction $1.5M Security Upgrade Project Construction $1.7M Seaplane Base Dredging Construction $3M Seaplane Base Dock and Ramp Construction $3M Looking Ahead Airport Improvement Budget Security Upgrade Project SUSTAINABILITY PLAN STAKEHOLDER PRIORITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES (Initiated in 2010) Track monthly utility charges Partner with energy firms to consider renewable energy projects on residual lands that offset airport costs or generate revenue Initiate a total cost of ownership system for making decisions Airport Financial Initiatives Description Primary Benefits Barriers/Effects to be Avoided/ Minimized Update Cash Flow Model Monthly Tracking of monthly cash flow to highlight potential areas for improvement/ opportunities. Financial Time intensive Track monthly utility charges Focus on airport-owned facilities' consumption of energy, water, etc. Financial Energy Conservation/ GHG Time intensive Partner with energy firms to consider renewable energy projects on residual lands that offset airport costs or generate revenue Examine potential of installing solar panels, geothermal, wind turbines, etc. to help offset airport costs, reduce energy consumption/ GHG emissions, and potentially increase revenue. Financial Airport/ Local Economic Value Community Outreach-Energy Conservation/ GHG Reduction Potential initial costs, but ROI could be high; partnership may be able to offset initial costs (lease agreements) Initiate a total cost of ownership system for making decisions Examine financial/operational decisions within a framework of cost of implementation, maintenance, and operation within the life cycle. Financial Airport/ Local Economic Value Energy Conservation/ GHG Reduce Operation and Maintenance Impacts Initial cost to develop, but return over the long-term SUSTAINABILITY PLAN STAKEHOLDER PRIORITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES (Initiated in 2010) Airport and Local Economic Values Description Primary Benefits Barriers/Effects to be Avoided/ Minimized Prepare for greater lease area needs associated with Boeing 737 Max program Examine the needs of Boeing under the expansion of lease area resulting from an increase in 737 production. Financial Airport/ Local Economic Value Noise (additional aircraft operations) Water Quality Precision Approach - Develop RNP approaches/departure procedures Develop a Required Navigation Procedure for approach/ departure for aircraft with the necessary navigation equipment. Financial Airport/ Local Economic Value Community Outreach Energy Conservation/ GHG Reduce Noise Not all aircraft are equipped with the necessary avionics equipment to fly precision approach procedures Attract an avionics repair shop as an airport tenant Attract an avionics shop to help diversify economic base and expand amenities for local users. Financial Airport/ Local Economic Value Community Outreach -Noise (additional aircraft operations) Partner with energy firms to consider renewable energy projects that offset airport costs or generate revenue Examine potential of installing solar panels, geothermal, wind turbines, etc. to help offset airport costs, reduce energy consumption/GHG emissions, and potentially increase revenue. Financial Airport/ Local Economic Value Community Outreach Energy Conservation/ GHG Reduction -Potential initial costs, but ROI could be high; partnership may be able to offset initial costs (lease agreements) SUSTAINABILITY PLAN STAKEHOLDER PRIORITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES (Initiated in 2010) Track monthly utility charges Partner with energy firms to consider renewable energy projects on residual lands that offset airport costs or generate revenue Initiate a total cost of ownership system for making decisions Community Outreach and Education Description Primary Benefits Barriers/Effects to be Avoided/ Minimized Continue airport tours for at least five Renton-based community groups annually Conduct airport tours for interested community groups and members. Airport/ Local Economic Value Community Outreach -Time for Airport staff Conduct one annual airport open house Conduct an annual airport open house for the community to visit the airport facilities and learn about airport programs and contributions. Community Outreach Time for Airport staff Establish airport internships and/or public education programs with a sustainability component Create positions to help the Airport implement and track their sustainability projects, while providing experience for students. Airport/ Local Economic Value Community Outreach Financial Time for Airport staff Conduct events such as displays of historical info, woman flight, aircraft, etc. Research and develop special events such as: historical aircraft displays/flights, a focus on women in aviation or other public interest events to promote the Airport. Airport/ Local Economic Value Community Outreach Time for Airport staff Community Outreach and Education (continued) Description Primary Benefits Barriers/Effects to be Avoided/ Minimized Seek opportunities to use the old Renton Chamber of Commerce site to engage the public in the importance of aviation in Renton Create an information sharing site to share information on potential benefits of aviation. Airport/ Local Economic Value Community Outreach Time for Airport staff SUSTAINABILITY PLAN STAKEHOLDER PRIORITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES (Initiated in 2010) SUSTAINABILITY PLAN STAKEHOLDER PRIORITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES (Initiated in 2010) Track monthly utility charges Partner with energy firms to consider renewable energy projects on residual lands that offset airport costs or generate revenue Initiate a total cost of ownership system for making decisions Noise from Aircraft OperationsEnergy Conservation/ Greenhouse Gases Description Primary Benefits Barriers/Effects to be Avoided/ Minimized Annually update brochure for Voluntary Noise Abatement procedures Update the Voluntary Noise Abatement Brochure every year to include new procedures or additional information Community Outreach Reduce Noise Reduce Operation/ Maintenance Time of Airport staff Continue to encourage Renton- based and other flight schools in the area to train students to "fly quiet" Provide a more robust fly quiet training for student pilots to ensure that they understand the noise sensitivities and methods they can use to reduce their impact. Airport/ Local Economic Value Community Outreach Reduce Noise Reduce Operation/ Maintenance Time of Airport staff Continue to contract with firms such as Whispertrack to electronically disseminate RNT's existing noise abatement procedures Provide additional methods of dissemination of fly quiet information for pilots and tenants of the Airport to ensure that they understand the noise sensitivities and methods they can use to reduce their impact. Airport/ Local Economic Value Community Outreach Reduce Noise Reduce Operation/ Maintenance Time of Airport staff Evaluate berms and blast fences for additional attenuation Examine the potential to construct a berm or blast fence for additional noise attenuation Airport/ Local Economic Value Community Outreach Reduce Noise Financial: Initial cost of study/berms SUSTAINABILITY PLAN STAKEHOLDER PRIORITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES (Initiated in 2010) Track monthly utility charges Partner with energy firms to consider renewable energy projects on residual lands that offset airport costs or generate revenue Initiate a total cost of ownership system for making decisions Operation, Maintenance, and Capital Improvement of Airport Facilities Description Primary Benefits Barriers/Effects to be Avoided/ Minimized Replace the Seaplane launch ramp Replace the existing seaplane launch ramp with updated facilities. Airport/ Local Economic Values Reduce Operation/ Maintenance Cost of replacement Potential water quality impacts during construction Complete the Maintenance Dredging and Shoreline Mitigation project to maintain proper water depths for seaplanes to access the Lake Dredge the seaplane base.Airport/ Local Economic Values Reduce Operation/ Maintenance Water Quality Cost Potential impact on seaplane operation during mitigation Potential increase in wildlife hazards Develop a "green" landscaping and maintenance practices plan (i.e., limit chemical, water and energy use, use of native materials, etc.) Create a landscaping and maintenance plan with green practices to reduce consumption of materials and impact on surrounding resources. Community Outreach Reduce Operation/ Maintenance Water Quality Cost of plan development; ROI Perform annual facility surveys and prioritize maintenance items for the year Annually perform a survey to examine and prioritize maintenance items for the following year. Financial Reduce Operation/ Maintenance Water Quality Time of Airport staff SUSTAINABILITY PLAN STAKEHOLDER PRIORITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES (Initiated in 2010) Track monthly utility charges Partner with energy firms to consider renewable energy projects on residual lands that offset airport costs or generate revenue Initiate a total cost of ownership system for making decisions Operation, Maintenance, and Capital Improvement of Airport Facilities (Continued) Description Primary Benefits Barriers/Effects to be Avoided/ Minimized Update the Pavement Management Plan for the Airport to track the pavement condition of the runway, all taxiways and ramps, and all parking lot and perimeter road pavements Update the Pavement Management Plan to ensure that pavement on the Airport is adequately maintained and replaced as needed. Reduce Operation/Maintenance Airport/Local Economic Values Time of Airport staff Complete the development of an airport maintenance management plan by December 2013 to memorialize scheduled maintenance activities Provide a method to track and ensure maintenance activities are being completed on time and as needed. -Reduce Operation/Maintenance -Airport/Local Economic Values Time of Airport staff SUSTAINABILITY PLAN STAKEHOLDER PRIORITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES (Initiated in 2010) Track monthly utility charges Partner with energy firms to consider renewable energy projects on residual lands that offset airport costs or generate revenue Initiate a total cost of ownership system for making decisions Water Quality Description Primary Benefits Barriers/Effects to be Avoided/ Minimized Consider installing pervious pavements when repaving parking lots where appropriate/available Where appropriate, install pervious pavements when replacing pavement. Reduce Operation/ Maintenance Water Quality Financial: Additional cost Install swales or rain garden type treatments where possible to improve stormwater quality Install swales or rain gardens Reduce Operation/Maintenance Water Quality Financial: Additional cost to install Utilize low-toxicity herbicides - Plant nitrogen-fixing vegetation Use low-toxicity pesticide/herbicides on the airport property. Airport/ Local Economic Value Reduce Operation/ Maintenance Water Quality Additional cost Install moisture sensors and timers for all irrigation systems Install moisture sensors for irrigation to prevent overwatering. Financial Water Quality Reduce Operation/ Maintenance Cost of implementation; ROI Thank you!