1. AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Pacific Aviation Directors Workshop
Westin Resort, Tumon Guam, USA
March 13-15, 2012
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
in the
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Presented by:
MASSY HALBERT
Assistant Secretary for Civil Aviation
FSM Dept. of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure

2. Presentation Outline:
Status of AIP Projects
AIP-related Issues on Project Implementation
Efforts to Improve Civil Aviation in FSM
Benefits of the AIP

3. Yap International Airport:
Terminal Building Rehabilitation, Completed in September 2007
Apron Reconstruction, Completed in December 2009

4. Yap International Airport:
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF), Completed in February 2010
Runway Shoulders, Turnaround and Seal Coating, Completed in November 2011

5. Chuuk International Airport:
Airfield Pavement Sealing and Markings, Completed in January 2010
Airfield Lighting and Security Fencing, Completed in June 2010

6. Airfield Service Road, Completed on February 29, 2012
Chuuk International Airport:
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF), Completed in March 2012
Airfield Service Road, Completed on February 29, 2012

7. Pohnpei International Airport:
Runway Rehabilitation Phase 1
Runway 9-27 Overlay, Emergency Generator Building and ARFF Building
Emergency Generator Building
Completed on March 2011
Runway Overlay, Completed on March 2011

8. Pohnpei International Airport:
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF) (Present Accomplishment: 95%)
Scheduled for completion on March 31, 2012
New RWY9 Turnaround and Taxiway Overlay, Phase 2
Completed on July 15, 2011

9. Pohnpei International Airport:
Runway Rehabilitation Project, Phase 3
(Apron Rehabilitation, Perimeter Road, Security Fence and ARFF Access Road)
Under Design Negotiation

10. Airfield Lighting and Security Fencing, Completed on December 16, 2010
Kosrae International Airport:
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF), Completed on September 29, 2009
Airfield Lighting and Security Fencing, Completed on December 16, 2010

11. Kosrae International Airport:
Runway Overlay and Airfield Improvements (Present Accomplishment: 62%)
Scheduled for completion in January 2013
Relocation of Emergency Generator Building
Scheduled for completion in July 2012

12. 2 Oshkosh Striker firefighting trucks at each FSM Airport
ARFF Vehicles
2 Oshkosh Striker firefighting trucks at each FSM Airport
1,500 gallon water capacity and 210 gallon foam capacity.
Equipped with Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) camera, lateral acceleration indicator, central tire inflation system that enhances stability, and electric joystick controlled roof and bumper turrets.
Has both structural and pre-connect type foam and water hand lines.
Has air-to-ground radio, ground radios, and a public address system.
Cab is designed for fire fighters’ comfort and convenience and can seat up to 5, provides an obstructed forward, upward and lateral visibility, has a wrap around, cockpit style instrument panel with backlit gauges and controls.
Can accelerate from 0 to 50 mph in 25 seconds; the top speed is 70 mph.

13. FUTURE PROJECTS
(Depends on continuing resolution and FAA Grant releases)
Yap International Airport
Airfield Perimeter Service Road
Runway Drainage Improvement
Improvement of Runway Safety Area
Runway Extension
VIP Room
Chuuk International Airport
Runway Overlay
Runway Extension
Kosrae International Airport
Rehabilitation of Terminal
Runway Extension
Four (4) FSM Airports
Airport GIS Survey, Phase 2 (draft contract is under process)
Improvement of Outer-Island Airstrips
(Upcoming slides)

14. AIP-Related Issues JICA-assisted Runway Extension Project
Pohnpei International Airport
Original runway length :
6,000 ft.
Runway extension
866 ft.
Total runway length
6,866 ft.
Status:
Substantially completed in August 2011.
Not yet accepted by the FSM Government to date.
3. Remaining works:
a. Pavement markings
b. Relocation of PAPI/REILs
c. Flight check

15. Chronology of Events January 2011 -
The CM (consortium of Nippon Koei Co. Ltd. and Japan Airport Consultants, Inc.) reported soft soil at the unpaved runway threshold area. FSMDTC&I wrote to CM, JICA and PPA that it is concerned with the lack of settlement period accorded with the area with heavy silt concentration.
FSMDTC&I suggested not to proceed with the paving works on the runway until the issue is resolved. However, the CM proceeded with the asphalt paving works as scheduled.
On March 24, 2011, FSMDTC&I was alerted by PPA of a massive crack on the extended portion of the runway. Other cracks at various locations were also discovered.
Preliminary measurements were at 100ft long and as wide as 3 inches. The major crack started from the pavement towards the new end in the unpaved landfill areas.
March

16. Chronology of Events June 2011 -
CM committed to repair the cracks and proposed to finish the pavement and return after one year to evaluate any damages and repair as necessary. FSMTC&I disagreed on this proposal considering that the cracks have extended to 35 meters and became wider.
To accelerate settlement, a compaction method using a vibratory hammer was initiated by the CM at the settlement and silt areas.
Repair works for the cracks were undertaken.
Meetings were held on July 6, 2011 and July 19, 2011 where the consultants presented their analysis of the monitoring settlement and emphasized that they will finish the project by end of August 2011.
July

17. Chronology of Events
Prior to project completion, FSM’s positions were as follows:
1. Based on soil investigation reports provided by the consultants, FSM is not convinced with their prediction that future settlement will be very negligible and will be at acceptable limits.
2. FSM will get a second opinion from an independent geotechnical expert on the results of the settlement monitoring presented by the consultants.
FSM will not allow application of markings and relocation of PAPI and REIL until assured that there would be no more future settlement and cracks.
Consultant should look into the possibility of transferring the funds for the markings to PPA or to any responsible entity, if the scope is to be excluded from the contract.
Upon completion of the project in August 2011, the CM agreed to allow two more months for settlement monitoring and determine the most appropriate procedure to be undertaken afterwards.
August

18. Settlement Monitoring
Settlement monitoring is being continuously undertaken twice every month starting August 15, 2011 until end of the defects liability period in August 15, 2012.
Numerous monitoring points are strategically located on the runway and blast pad area (52 points), perimeter road (25 points), fence foundation (25 points) and REIL foundation (8 points); or a total of 110 points.
To date, 13 settlement monitoring surveys have been conducted after the project completion in August
Based on the measured settlement data, future settlement is being predicted using Hyperbolic Method.
SETTLEMENT MONITORING POINTS

19. Updates on PNI Runway Extension
Results of the latest settlement monitoring survey conducted on February 29, 2012 were as follows:
Very negligible settlement (1 to 2mm) was observed during the one-month period from January 31, 2012.
Settlement had no significant effects on the runway extension area.
There are no cracks observed on the pavement area.
The following are the maximum cumulative settlement from August 15, 2011 to February 29, 2012 on the areas being monitored:
Runway pavement: 22mm
Blast pad area: 36mm
Perimeter road: 24mm
Fence foundation: 42mm
It can now be declared that the runway extension area have completely settled and no further significant settlements will occur. Therefore, the PAPI and REILs can now be relocated, pavement markings can be applied and the flight check can be done.

20. Latest Runway 9-27 Photos

21. This is how Runway 9-27 should look like after completion

22. AIP-Related Issues Damage at Okat Bridge Kosrae State To Airport
Okat Bridge is the only land-based link to and from the airport, seaport and fuel depot in Kosrae.

23. Chronology of Events November 02, 2011
A portion of Okat Bridge caved in, resulting in a hole measuring 3.5ft by 4.5ft. on the main deck.
The CM directed the contractor not to run any of its heavy trucks, loaded or unloaded, across the bridge and stop all milling operations on the runway.
Kosrae State Government issued a Declaration of State of Emergency prohibiting all dump trucks and heavy equipment from crossing the bridge.
The CM rescinded its directives to the contractor.
The contractor’s Structural Engineer issued recommendations on the load restrictions and temporary repair works on the bridge.
Kosrae State Government issued a decree amending the State of Emergency. The amendment was based on the recommendations of the contractor’s Structural Engineer.
November 03, 2011
November 04, 2011
November 05, 2011
November 05, 2011

24. Temporary Repairs on Okat Bridge

25. Improving Civil Aviation in FSM
Work with United Airlines to improve the current service
Improve Caroline Islands Air
Improve outer island airstrips
Buy China-made aircrafts
Find alternative airlines to service the FSM States
Capacity building
Audit corrective actions

26. Work with United Airlines to Improve Current Service
A working group between FSM and United Airlines management and officials was established to meet twice annually to discuss issues and concerns pertaining to United Airlines’ services. There had been four meetings held by the technical working group.

27. Improve Caroline Islands Air
Increase and improve aircraft fleet and workforce
Expand CIA’s routes to include Guam and Hawaii, Republic of Palau and Republic of Marshall Islands
Code-share or partnering in an alliance
Hiring of experts in aviation to market the airline

28. Improve Outer Island Airstrips
Woleai, Yap State (closed)
Width: 75ft.
Length: 3,000ft.
PMA suspended its flights to Woleai due to potholes and severe cracks on the runway.
The runway does not have proper drainage system.
Fais, Yap State
Width: 75ft.
Length: 3,000ft.
The runway needs to be resurfaced.
Other portions need to be repaved due to severe cracks

29. Improve Outer Island Airstrips
Ulithi, Yap State
Width: 75ft.
Length: 3,000ft.
Some portions of the runway need to be resurfaced.
Houk, Chuuk State
Width: 50ft.
Length: 1,350ft
Runway needs to be resurfaced.
Runway needs to be extended to 3,000ft.

30. Improve Outer Island Airstrips
Ta, Chuuk State
Width: 50ft.
Length: 1,350ft
Perimeter fence is necessary for safety purposes.
Runway needs to be extended to 3,000ft.
Onoun, Chuuk State
Width: 75ft.
Length: 1,200ft.
Runway needs to be resurfaced.
Runway needs to be extended to 3,000ft.

31. Improve Outer Island Airstrips
Mokil, Pohnpei State
Portions of runway need to be resurfaced.
Seawall needs to be improved.
Runway needs to be extended to 3,000ft.
Width: 100ft.
Length: 1,200ft
Pingelap, Pohnpei State
Portions of runway need to be repaved; seawall needs to be immediately restored.
Runway needs to be extended to 3,000ft.
Width: 100ft.
Length: 1,200ft

32. Improve Outer Island Airstrips
Sapwuafik, Pohnpei State
A new runway needs to be constructed on or near land.
Runway needs resurfacing due to severe cracks, and riprap to protect its edges from strong current.
Runway needs to be extended to 3,000ft.
Width: 75ft.
Length: 1,200ft

33. Buy China–Made Y12 Aircrafts
Bid out operations of aircrafts, with Government retaining ownership
Certify aircrafts, operations and crew in order to be able to service Guam and Honolulu
Routes should include the outer-islands (Kosrae, Pingelap, Mokil, Pohnpei, Sapwuafik, Kapinga, Ta, Houk, Weno, Fais, etc.)
Connect Kosrae with Enewetak in RMI
Connect Yap with Palau
Reinstate schedules dropped by United Airlines especially in Kosrae and Yap
Improve strategic outer island airstrips to accommodate aircrafts
Build hangars/offices in Yap and Pohnpei

34. Harbin Y12E Aircraft
Harbin Y12F Aircraft

35. Caroline Island Air (CIA)
PROPOSED ROUTES
Caroline Island Air (CIA)
220
850
168 96
200
298
365
300
160
POHNPEI
Pingelap 56 45
398
154
106
Sapwuafik Ta
Woleai
Pulusuk
Fais
Ulithi
Mokil
KOSRAE
CHUUK
Enewetak, RMI
ROP
YAP
Notes:
Distances are in nautical miles.
CIA’s proposed inter-state/inter-atoll flight connections as far east as Enewetak in RMI to far west in Palau.
CIA’s proposed routes need the new Y-12 aircrafts; outer island airstrips need to be extended to 3,000ft.

36. Find alternative airlines to service the FSM States
Explore airlines flying to Palau to be extended to Yap and the rest of the FSM States
Solicit airlines from the Asian market like JAL, ANA, or Air China to service the FSM
Solicit airlines from the US like Delta or Hawaiian to service the FSM
Solicit regional airlines like Air Pacific, Freedom Air, Our Airline to service the FSM
Hire a consultant to develop FSM airline feasibility study, e.g. Pohnpei State Airline.

37. Capacity Building
Singapore Aviation Academy
Aviation security and safety trainings
Leadership dialogues
ICAO-sponsored Trainings
FSM-sponsored Trainings
Aviation Law
Aviation Security
TSA-sponsored Trainings

38. Recommendations Presented to the
States and National Leadership Conference (SNLC)
Funding to allow task force to visit airlines in Asia/Pacific and North America/invite airline executives to visit FSM for dialogue
Hiring of a consultant to develop FSM airline feasibility study plan; ala Pohnpei State’s airline feasibility plan
Funding to extend strategic outer island airstrips to allow service of Y-12 aircrafts
Micronesian Countries investing in an established airline (Our Airline) to service the region
Encouraging States to also engage in discussions with airlines
Procurement of Y-12 Aircrafts

39. BENEFITS of the AIP in FSM
Contributes substantial economic benefits to FSM from tax collection
Provides employment opportunities to FSM citizens
Provides training to FSM inspectors and engineers
Provides FSM airports with new facilities and equipment compliant to ICAO and FAA requirements
Upgrades FSM airport infrastructure at a very minimal cost to the FSM government

40. “KAMMAGAR” “KINISOU CHAPUR” “KALAHNGAN” “KULO MA LULAP” Yap Chuuk
Pohnpei
“KULO MA LULAP”
Kosrae