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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOB 3 AIRPORT STATUS 03-01-93OLD BUSINESS NO. 3 3-1-91 A A NDA r�•4. 11 Y `fj DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 1993 Inter -Com vo�/ TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: AIRPORT STATUS REPORT RECOMMENDATION Receive and file. DISCUSSION The Community Development Department has continued to monitor airport issues. Since the last Airport Status Report to the City Council on November 2, 1992, staff has reviewed the latest John Wayne Airport Noise Abatement Quarterly Report by _ the City's noise consultants. Additionally, staff has attached a number of recent news articles concerning the potential for locating an international airport to serve Orange County residents at George Air Force Base. J.J. Van Houten and Associates, Inc., Tustin's noise consultants, prepared a review of the most recent County - prepared John Wayne Airport Noise Abatement Program quarterly report for the 3rd quarter of 1992. A Copy of their report is attached. For the third quarter of 1992 there has been a one decibel incr-ase in aircraft -generated Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) at monitoring station M7 in Tustin. During the same period, the average number of commercial jet operations has increased but the actual 7,479 flights is below the normal 7,500 flights. The number of quarterly noise complaints for Tustin/Orange has significantly decreased for this same time period, which does not correlate with the increase in flights. Based on data through the third quarter of 1992, the annual average CNEL at station M7 is projected to be 56.3 dB in 1992. This is about 1.0 dB less than the average annual CNEL of 57.5 dB for 1991. It is estimated that in 1992, the aircraft - generated CNEL will range from 54 to 60 dB. This is below the City, County, and State criteria of 65 dB for residential areas. City Council Report Airport Status Report February 16, 1993 Page 2 The consultant has again analyzed the relationship between changes in CNEL and the number of quieter aircraft put into service at John Wayne Airport. This analysis shows that the percentage of quiet Class E aircraft decreased slightly for the third quarter of 1992; however, the weighted average of noise levels have decreased slightly. As indicated in the last Airport Status Report, the distribution of Class A, AA, and E aircraft (which are all quiet, Stage III aircraft) at John Wayne Airport fluctuates with carrier mix, flights offered, and airline choice. Therefore, the number of Class E aircraft, which is the quietest type, actually fluctuates over time: However, these three classifications, which are unique to John Wayne Airport, apply only to departure noise levels. In fact, some aircraft classified as "E" are actually noisier on arrival than some Class A and AA aircraft. Therefore the percentage of Class E aircraft does not significantly affect noise levels at Tustin's noise monitoring station. As a result, it is difficult to correlate the types of aircraft flown with the measured CNEL. CONCLUSION Because the issues discussed above are of considerable importance to the City of Tustin, the Community Development Department will continue to monitor airport issues unless otherwise directed by Council. (;�- Anir6'2. Bonner Associate Planner Attachments: RW:A8:kd\airpsta3.cc (:WRiaieleY Assistant Director of Community Development Report from J.J. Van Houten and Associates SD CD ►- CD -0 '-' ►� iv 00 t3. C �. O O.: c r o "j CD :3. — CD O O O , " . s O C?' O tv ►� aq ' S O r r-p� �•• �- O CD ' p, .�.; a '-, .-. p, H 0 r. a C a o O o A� Cb < a ' 'd " " CA . Vi . .'5- . 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WIELAND, Principal Engineer ROBERT WOO, Senior Engineer STUART TAY, Associate Engineer January 29, 1993 CITY OF TUSTIN Community Development Department 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin, CA 92680 Attention: Ms. Rita Westfield f - J. cow"a Y` -vow% 1260 EAST KATELLA AVENUE, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805 (714) 978-7018 (714) 635-9520 FAX (714) 93940648 Project File 2306-91 Subject: Review of John Wayne Airport Noise Abatement Program Quarterly Report, 3rd Quarter 1992 Reference: 1. "Data Evaluation and Aircraft Noise Impact Study for the City of Tustin," J. J. Van Houten and Associates, Inc., January 8, 1990 2. "Noise Abatement Program Quarterly Report for the Period: July 1, 1992 through September 30, 1992," John Wayne Airport Dear Ms. Westfield: As requested, we have reviewed the referenced quarterly report for the noise abatement program at John Wayne Airport. The following provides our findings with regard to airport operations and their impact on the City of Tustin: 1. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the aircraft -generated CNEL for the third quarter of 1992 was about 1 dB higher than during the second quarter CNEL at remote monitoring station M7. Based upon data through the 3rd quarter, the average annual CNEL at station M7 will be 56.3 dB for 1992. This is about 1 dB less than the average annual CNEL of 57.5 dB for 1991. (NOTE: The noise contours for John Wayne Airport are based on average annual CNEL values measured at each remote monitoring station.) 2. Referring to Figure 2, there does not appear to be any correlation between the average number of noise complaints received from the Tustin/Orange area and the average quarterly aircraft CNEL or the average quarterly number of jet operations. As indicated in the figure, the number of noise complaints was significantly lower in the third quarter of 1992 than in the second quarter, even though the average number of flights has increased slightly. Referring again to 1 number of each class of aircraft that used the airport betwee. the . first quarter of 1991 and the third quarter of 1992. Also provided is the measured average quarterly CNEL at monitoring station M7. Table 2 provides the same information, but the values have been normalized to 7,500 aircraft per quarter. In this way, a correlation can be established between the quarterly CNEL and the mix of aircraft types. Referring to Table 2- and Figure 5, the percentage of quieter Class E aircraft using John Wayne Airport decreased slightly during the third quarter of 1992 to about 17% of the aircraft mix. Referring again to Table 2, the decrease in Class E aircraft was offset by an increase in the use of the noisier Class AA aircraft. Although the percentage of noisier aircraft landing at John Wayne Airport increased during the third quarter, the weighted average quarterly CNEL decreased slightly. This may be attributed to variations in the aircraft landing profiles during the quarter (e.g., higher altitudes at monitoring station M7 or greater lateral distance from the station). If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at 714/978-7018. Very truly yours, J. J. VAN HOUTEN & ASS( ,► P.E. in Acous"..0 dw-\vT51\nports\23M49\2306.3g92 K J. J. VAN HOUTEN & ASSOCIATES, Inc. 1-naupai 1✓ngmeer MY OF 71USlIN Project File 2.306-91 O -f-a cuON J. O01%W Z � U y-- cu L 0 L Q h CUP/ MND 53 11 11 II II II 11 'l Figure 3. Approximate Location of John Wayne Airport Noise Contours, 1990 To: TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL From: KATHY WEIL Re: C.R.A.S. (Coalition for Responsible Airport Solutions) meeting ORAS, now on a quarterly meeting schedule, met recently on January 21, 1993. We are still watching for any movement toward the commercialization of El Toro, but the whole process is definitely in slow motion. Back in July 1992, Senator Sam Nunn delivered a speech on the floor of the Senate that supported the Goldwater -Nichols l _ created clear lines of command authority and responsibility for the Armed Forces. Se ator called for Act 1986 that speech, however went even further in calling for further streamlining and efficiency of the Armed that there is too much combining the services, where practical, into generic arms, i.e. air, water, land He stated across the board. In light redundancy in equipment and training and called for standardization in deas may be contagious. ont arts �iou equipment This is all conjecture on my part, of the current climate of budget slashing, Senator Nunn sfor closure. Bottom line - CRAS is watching. but I feel that if he has his way, El Toro could be re -scrutinized Oran e County Cities Airport Authority - the Ken Delino - Newport Beach group) - they have In regard to O.C.C.A.A. ( g not met for over a year now due to a lack of a quorum. Also SCRAA (Southern California Regional Airpo t At es -has the SCA airport ity G ort arm), who has been promising for months to address the issue of expanded Air Cargo a failed to meet recently. ua we all received a copy of "Air Cargo in the S CAG Region". The best news in thaton At the CRAS meeting in January, tion that Norton Air Force Base, scheduled for closure m 1994, could be a good regional ned b an report is the recognition Air Cargo. Though Ontario Airport is closer to Orange County and therefore more desirable, facilities s growing very to g operation ceiling imposed by the State Air Resources Board. The need for additional California's location on the edge ofthe Pacific Rim, making it a natural gateway for international at rapidly, due to Southern Unfortunately the delay in finding a suitable facility will force the trade activity to other regions or count trade. Unfo Y are capable and willing to handle the cargo traffic. A recent article in the OrangtY e Coun Register was a good update on the waning feasibility of George Air Force being Base as THE nHigh Desert " ew international airport. In reality, with the plans for the LA - Las Vegas High Speed Train shelved, ort at Ata the passenger count from Orange County seems dubious. Consequently, the hat the Victor Valley Economic Council ilanto George renamed) could become just a small regional facility, which is probably�' a has not dramatically increased ( wanted all along, anyway. In the meantime, the passenger count at Jo Yn er as feared - probably due to the downturn in the economy, so the pressure for increased our rveill capacity on as quickly there has been shelved for the present. All this is an effort to explain why Cho statingthatgroup still considered Air Cargo. The article in the Register ended with a parting salvo from Ken Delin , g El Toro the obvious answer to the airport dilemma. The next CRAS meeting will be on March 18, 1993 at the usual place - Administration Building in Leisure Worlvdill vited. Our Annual meeting will be held on May 20,1993 - Leisure World. Program for Annualmeeting v anyone is m be announced.