OEP 35 Airports
Much of the current delay in the aviation system can be traced to inadequate throughput at the some of the busiest airports.
Needs:
To increase the capacity, reduce delays, and improve the efficiency and safety of the 35 OEP airports.
Operational Concept :
Construction of new airfield infrastructure such as new runways, major runway extensions, and new taxiways are currently the most effective method of increasing capacity, reducing delays, and improving efficiency and safety.
Design/Architecture:
Eight of the 35 busiest airports have a runway(s) or significant taxiway under construction. These projects will improve the flow of traffic from the en route airspace to the gate. All of these projects have completed the planning and environmental processes. The FAA will continue to work with the local community, the airport, and the airlines to ensure that these projects are completed on time with the procedures, navigational equipment, and staffing needed to realize the anticipated benefits. Six of these eight airports are also included in the 15 metropolitan areas discussed in the Metropolitan Area smart sheet.
| Location ID | City | Project | To Open | Operational Benefit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in Annual Ops | Delay Reduction (avg delay per op, min.) | ||||
| LAX | Los Angeles | Relocated Runway New Center Taxiway |
April 2 2007 Jun 24 2008 |
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SEA |
Seattle |
New 8,500' Runway |
Nov 20 2008 |
175,000 |
3.4 |
IAD |
Washington |
New 9,400' Runway |
Nov 20 2008 |
70,000 |
2.5 |
ORD |
Chicago |
New 7,500 Runway 2,856' Runway Extension Relocated 10,800' RW |
Nov 20 2008 Nov 20 2008 2011 |
60,000 |
0.7 |
DFW |
Dallas-Ft. Worth |
End Around Taxiway |
Dec 14 2008 |
|
|
PHL |
Philadelphia |
1,040' Runway Extension |
March 2009 |
-- |
1.4 |
BOS |
Boston |
9,300' Centerfield Taxiway |
Nov 2009 |
|
Ground delays by up to 22% |
CLT |
Charlotte |
New 9,000' Runway |
Feb 11 2010 |
80,000 |
1.5 |
Dependencies:
Unforeseen circumstances at the local level can impact projected opening dates.
Benefits:
The commissioning of airfield infrastructure (runways and taxiways) provides these airports with the ability to handle more arrivals and departures efficiently and reduce ground delays.
Champions:
FAA: ARP, ARC, ATO, AVS
External User : Airports, Airlines, Pilots, Communities
| Airport or Metropolitan Area | Project | ROD will be Issued (Est.) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Ft. Lauderdale |
Extension |
2008 |
Environmental began in February 2005 |
Philadelphia |
Reconfiguration |
2009 |
Master Plan completed EIS underway |
Portland Int'l |
Extension |
2008 |
Environmental underway |
Houston Intercontinental |
New Runway |
TBD |
Planning is underway to evaluate another runway |
Denver Int'l |
New Runway |
TBD |
Study underway |
Chicago O'Hare |
Reconfiguration – Phase 2 |
2005 |
ROD issued (Phase 1 under construction now, Phase 2 in future) |
Los Angeles |
Reconfiguration- North Runway Complex |
TBD |
ROD issued 2005. Reconfiguration studies in progress |
Washington Dulles |
New Runway |
2005 |
ROD issued for 2 new runways (1 st runway under construction, 2 nd runway in future years) |
Salt Lake City |
Runway Extension |
TBD |
Begin Planning around 2010 |
Tampa |
Runway |
TBD |
Begin Planning around 2013 |
