1. Project/program update
Bishop Airport
Project/program update

2. Bishop airport update Construction Status
Passenger Service Evaluation Status
Regional Considerations

3. Bishop Airport construction status
Backup Generator
Complete
$350,000
Airfield Lighting Project
$2,593,000
Airport Layout Plan
95% Complete
Will be finalized after final review of Phase II Passenger Traffic Study
Crack Seal, Pavement Marking, and Security Fencing Project
$1,598,000
Terminal Apron Rehabilitation and Overall Pavement Testing
$1,333,000
Testing and design underway.
Construction to start late summer.

4. Passenger traffic evaluation status
Part 139 Evaluation
Informal Review Performed by FAA
Current and ongoing projects and programs informed by the informal Part 139 Evaluation
Passenger Traffic Study Phase I
Met with several airlines
Discussed market data
Got airline perspective on Eastern Sierra
Met with Mammoth Mountain
Completed

5. Passenger traffic evaluation status
Passenger Traffic Study Phase II
Review Existing Aviation Demand Forecasts
Review Economic Trends
Review Tourism Trends
Review Historical Aviation Trends
Prepare Short-Term Annual Forecasts
Prepare Long-Term Annual Forecasts
Prepare Peak Hour Forecasts
Complete Documentation and Coordination
Undergoing Final Administrative Review

6. Costs and phasing Phase I Terminal Building Parking $1.1 Million
Allows for scheduled CRJ200, CRJ700, Q400 and weather alternate use
Phase II
Runway Width Restoration
Terminal Apron Rehab – Phase 2
Upgraded Baggage Claim/Covered Walkway
New Fire Crash Equipment
$4.9 Million
Allows for Phase I Service plus Scheduled A319 or B737 Service

7. Costs and phasing Phase III Parallel Taxiway Pavement Rehabilitation
Runway Pavement Rehabilitation
10+ Years in the Future
$16.4 Million
Totals
Phase I and II Total Cost
$7 Million
$5.3 Million FAA Contribution
All Phases
$23.4 Million
$20 Million FAA Contribution

8. Regional considerations
4,124’ elevation
3 runways (7,500’ x 150’)
240,000 pounds runway strength
400’ approach minimum
2 federal navaids
Bishop Airport
Inyokern Airport

9. Regional considerations
Bishop Airport Opportunities
Completed all new airport lighting, signs, electrical vault with standby power for airfield and terminal meeting Part 139 requirements
New pavement sealing and marking project complete
Capable of serving C-III aircraft, such as 757, 737, MD-80, A-319, and smaller Q- 400, CRJ-700
Extensive land available for expanded terminal facilities and direct roadway access
Centrally located to serve Mammoth Lakes, Inyokern as well as Inyo County and adjacent Nevada

10. Regional collaboration
Collaboration To Date
Staff/ESCOG tour of Bishop Airport
Staff/ESCOG tour of Mammoth Airport
2 sit downs between Town Staff and County Staff
Discussed topics in general terms
Town updates to ESCOG
Jointly hosted FAA staff from both the Los Angeles and San Franscisco ADO’s
Joint update to ESCOG
ESCOG Board request to the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Inyo Board of County Supervisors to create an Airport/Air Services Subcommittee.

11. Regional collaboration
Premises
Town of Mammoth has experience operating a commercial airport
Mammoth Airport has physical and operational constraints
Inyo County has little or no experience operation a commercial airport
Bishop Airport has very few physical or operational constraints
Possibilities Supported by Inyo County Board of Supervisors
Lease of Inyo County Facilities to Town of Mammoth
Operational Contract with Town of Mammoth
Joint Operating Agreement with Town of Mammoth
Use of Bishop Airport for flights that for a variety of considerations can’t use Mammoth Airport

12. Regional collaboration
Inyo County – Town of Mammoth Lakes Working Group
Comprised of two Board of Supervisors Members and two Town of Mammoth Lakes Council Members
Group has met twice
Current Areas of Discussion
Myth-busting/Frequently Asked Questions
Scope of Work for Air Service Economic Benefit Analysis
Operating Agreements

13. QUESTIONS?