1. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
GARY CATHEY Chief

2. Aeronautics Organizational Chart

3. Aeronautics Functional Organizational Chart

4. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Hot Topics
Aeronautics Budget.
Aeronautics Newsletter & Airports DVD.
2002 California Land Use Planning (CALUP) Handbook being updated.
Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).
Noise Variance program.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) going to California Transportation Commission (CTC) in October for approval.
Current Events.
Questions and Answers.
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5. Aeronautics Budget FY 2010-11 Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Not Adopted as of September 9, 2010.
Until new State Budget, no funds are available for:
Annual Credits.
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching.
A&D Grants.
Existing Grants approved prior to this date will be honored.
Certification of Eligibility DOA-0007 is still required for FY
Absence of budget, furloughs, and Governor’s elimination of overtime has hindered ability to conduct airport safety and FAA 5010 inspections.
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6. Aeronautics Funding Projection Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
REVENUE
EXPENSES
2008/09 FY
2009/10 FY
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7. State Dollars for your Airport Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
State Dollars for Your Airport is on our website.
This publication is for airport managers, sponsoring agencies, and Airport Land Use Commission’s (ALUC) to better understand the funding programs available.
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8. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Airport Loan Program
Loan Funds are still available on a first come, first served basis.
Eligibility.
Cities, counties, and airport districts.
Most projects that benefit the airport are eligible, especially revenue-generating.
Local Match for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) is eligible.
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9. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Airport Loan Program
Loan Approval Considerations
Economic feasibility is a major factor in the approval of loans for revenue-generating projects such as hangars and fueling facilities.
Sponsor’s overall financial status is considered.
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Airport Loan Program
Three to four month process.
Submit complete application to Department.
Department conducts public and internal hearings.
Loan agreement is prepared by Department.
State Controller’s Office (SCO) prepares loan disbursement.
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Airport Loan Process
First payment on loan is due one year from the date the warrant was issued by SCO.
Loan terms vary from 8 to 17 years.
Simple interest is charged. Current rate: percent.
Loans are subject to audit.
Submit application to Department:
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12. Additional Loan Information Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Periodically, check our website for updates on Annual Credits and AIP Matching such as timing and availability of funds:
and click on the “Grants and Loan” tab.
Detailed program information and forms are all on the website.
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13. State Aviation Legislation Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
AB 1660, (Emergency Aircraft Flights)
This bill would amend Public Utilities Code (PUC) regarding emergency aircraft flights. Such flights are exempt in the PUC from adopted local ordinances with respect to the time of day they fly, their noise signature and aircraft type. This bill would extend the local ordinance exemption to the non-emergency flight back to the aircraft’s operational base.
Status -- This bill is now law as of July 1, 2010.
SB 1141, (Airports: Airport Land Use Commissions)
This bill would prevent some airports in counties without an Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) or authorized alternative planning body from receiving annual credit grants from the Aeronautics Account. Some exceptions apply. SB 1141 would also allow the Division of Aeronautics to provide some funds for ALUC or authorized alternative planning body start-up costs.
Status -- This bill has been approved by the Legislature and will next be presented to the Governor for his approval or veto.
SB 1333, Senator Yee-San Francisco/San Mateo, District 8 (Airports: Avigation Easements)
This bill seeks to have avigation easements granted to airports earlier in the land development process rather than when a project’s certificate of occupancy is issued. Easements would terminate if a project is not fully developed.
Status--This bill has been approved by the Legislature and will next be presented to the Governor for his approval or veto.
AB 2173, Assembly Member Beall-San Jose, District 24 (Emergency Air Medical Transportation Providers)
This bill provides for increased Medi-Cal funding of emergency air ambulance transportation by imposing a $4 fee on each motor vehicle violation in California, with the exception of parking violations.
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CALAERO Newsletter
New quarterly Aeronautics publication.
First edition published in April 2009.
Past and current editions available online at:
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15. General Aviation Video Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
California’s General Aviation Airports: Links To Vitality.
Located on our Website.
Available for $8.00
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16. Office of Aviation Planning
California Aviation System Plan: 2010 System Needs Assessment. To be approved by CTC September 22-23, Will be posted on Aeronautics Website. It is a reference for airport managers to consider when inputting projects in the 2011 CIP.
Airport Cooperative Research Program Synthesis S10-06: Investigating Safety Impacts of Energy Technologies on Airports and Aviation. Final expected May 2011.

17. 2010 California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook Update
Key Objectives:
Update for changes in law and regulation.
Update accident data and revise discussion of risk and safety zones.
Additional guidance on infill development.
Provide more “self help” and templates for ALUC staff and commissioners, particularly for small jurisdictions.
Incorporate additional guidance for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance.
Provide information on NextGen and implications for future airport land use compatibility planning.
These are some of the highlights included in the scope of work for the 2010 Handbook Update.
There will be more outreach and stakeholder input then last time.
It’s important to update the Handbook to make it consistent with changes to the PUC and FAA Regulations.
Updating the accident data is a necessary thing to make the information in the Handbook useful. The safety zones are based on accident data.
Clarification on Zone 1 and the correct size to be used for the safety zone maps required in an Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
There will be a DVD training tool created.
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2010 CALUP Handbook Update
Provide “train the trainer” materials on 2010 Update for Caltrans staff.
Enhanced public participation in the form of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), three public meetings (dispersed throughout the State), and online review.
FAQs:
FAA grant being used - $320,000.
Work has begun by consultant team led by Environmental Science Associates.
2010 Airport Land Use Planning Handbook. Public draft to be posted on Aeroanutics website in September. Final expected in December.
Due to finish in December 2010.
On Wednesday, January 13, 2010, Airport Land Use Planning Handbook Technical Advisory Committee met at Sacramento International Airport.
Stakeholder meetings for Airport Land Use Planning Handbook are on the following dates:
-Northern California, Monday, February 1, 2010, at Sacramento International Airport.
-Central California, Wednesday, February 3, 2010, in Fresno, California.
-Southern California Tuesday, February 9, 2010, in Ontario, California.
-The last TAC meeting will be in October 2010.
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19. Next Generation in California Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Already here …
ASDE-X at LAX, SAN, & SNA.
Numerous LPV & RNAV instrument approach procedures; plus growing number of RNP IAPs, including BUR, LAX, LGB, MRY, PSP, SFO, SJC.
And on the way …
ADS-B lead contractor, ITT, deploying ground infrastructure. Twenty-three sites to be installed in CA, completion by end of 2010.
Caltrans Aeronautics supports NextGen: working with ITT to facilitate ADS-B installation; oversaw LPV survey contract; ready to help the FAA fully bring NextGen to California.
A fundamental restructuring of the way air traffic is managed. Makes the following critical transitions:
From ground-based to satellite-based navigation and surveillance
From voice communication to digital data exchange
From fragmented weather depiction and forecasting to a system that uses a single, authoritative source
From constrained system capacity to enhanced, sustainable, safe traffic flow that is not impacted by adverse weather or difficult terrain
Enhances safety, capacity & efficiency – and has positive environmental benefits
The centerpiece of the system is Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B); digital electronic equipment that provides precise situational awareness for pilots and air traffic controllers
Acronyms:
Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X)
Continuous Descent Approaches (CDA’s)
Lateral Precision with Vertical Guidance (LPV)
Area Navigation (RNAV)
Required Navigation Performance (RNP)
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Noise Issues
Due to economic recession, aircraft noise contours have shrunk. Many airports, though, now report a leveling out of operations. We can expect contours to bring some growing as the economy picks up.
We must remain mindful that as the economy rebounds, so will aircraft noise.
Local planners must resist any temptation to allow new noise sensitive land uses to build up to these temporarily reduced aircraft noise contours.
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21. 2010-2019 Capital Improvement Plan Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Currently developing statewide Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) . The CIP is one element of the overall California Aviation System Plan (CASP), which takes the Department’s aviation planning to programming. It details airport project needs within the state for the next five to ten years. Projects are selected based on a priority matrix approved by the CTC, based on safety first.
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22. Proposed School Site Evaluations
Airport Safety Zones Map
This is an example of a general safety zone map depicting the safety zones around a runway. This map is based on the California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook. It is used for Land Use Compatibility and School Site Evaluations around airports. Coordinated planning efforts will enable the community and airport to coexist safely.
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23. Eureka Municipal Airport
Slurry Seal and Remarking Project
Before After
Eureka Municipal Airport- Slurry Seal and Remarking Project.
This small general aviation airport is for day use only. It is located on the Samoa Peninsula in Humboldt County. It was built during World War II (1943). The runway is 2,700 feet long. The project was completed in May The project consisted of a new slurry seal and newly painted markings. The State cost for this project was $106,000.
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24. California Pines Airport Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Runway Rehab Project
Before After
California Pines Airport-Runway Rehab Project
This small airport (which is open year-round) located in Modoc County, with an elevation of 4,398 ft (high desert). An inspection was conducted in June 2009, reported significant damage to the asphalt due to weather. Also, the runway width varied from 45 to 57 feet. For safety reasons, the runway was widened to 60 feet with a 2.5” thick hot mixed asphalt overlay. Project was completed in September The State cost for this project was $413,000.
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Cameron Park Airport
Taxiway Rehab Project
Before After
Cameron Park Airport-Taxiway Rehab Project
This is a medium sized airport in El Dorado County. The pavement in both taxiways was in bad conditions. A slurry seal and partial rehab was done to prevent further damage to the asphalt. The project was completed in October The State cost was $87,400.
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Upcoming Conferences
September 11-15, 2010, National Association of State Aviation Officials Annual Convention and Tradeshow, Hyatt Regency, Wichita, Kansas. Website: General Information: Michelle Lewis at (316)
September 11-12, 2010, California Capital Airshow, Mather Airport, Mather, CA. Website: General Information: Darcy Brewer at (916)
September 15-17, 2010, Association of California Airports Conference, Inn By The Lake, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Website: Reservations: (530) General Information: (530)
September 15-19, 2010, Reno Air Races, Reno, NV. Website: General Information: (775)
November 11-13, 2010, AOPA Aviation Summit, Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach CA. Website: General Information: (800)  
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Thank you!
Questions and Answers.
Please visit the Aeronautics website at:
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