1. West Orange Airport Authority

2. WOAA BOARD Formed by Act of Florida Legislature 1999 Independent Special District of State of Florida 9 Board Members –3 Orange County: Guy Haggard, Patrick Phillips, Jan Potter –3 Governor: Ann Dupee (Lake County), Jeff Welch, Phil Tua –1 City of Apopka – William Morris –1 City of Winter Garden – Frank Gilbert –1 City of Ocoee – Major William Maxwell

3. WOAA Mission Create a public owned general aviation business commerce area for transportation and economic development for the community

4. Current Existing Airport Airport has existed since 1963 Currently has 3000’ paved runway Airport donated to the West Orange Aviation Authority; closed Sept, 2011. WOAA in process of converting airport from private to public community Airport

5. Current Existing Airport – looking West Existing 3000’ Runway

6. NW View of Hangers

7. History- Approved 5 years ago 2000- Feasibility Study approved 2001-2005- HOA objections to Horizon West location 2006- New concept: Rather than build from scratch, convert existing private airport north of Lake Apopka to public ownership. 2007- Numerous public hearings (Orange County, all 3 cities, 15 member local State legislative delegation, Florida Legislature, and Governor); broad support; no objections; approved.

8. 2007- Approved by State Legislature and signed by Governor in 2007 Late 2007-Residential developer offers to buy airport from owners; donation to WOAA off 2009 - Real estate market crash; residential developer backs out. 2010 - Donation discussions back on track 2011- Donation Agreement signed and donation to WOAA closed

9. WOAA GOALS More than an airport – Develop an Economic Engine. Within State Enterprise Zone – designated economically distressed area. 1 of only 59 in the State. Make an impact in the local economy Attract quality businesses with high paying jobs.

10. Enterprise Zone An Enterprise Zone is a specific geographic area targeted for economic revitalizing. Enterprise Zones encourage economic growth and investment in distressed areas by offering tax advantages and incentives to businesses locating within the zone boundaries. Currently there are 59 state Enterprise Zones. http://floridaenterprisezones.com/

12. Florida Aviation System Plan Report 2025 by FDOT “Airports and Aviation services play a critical role in Florida’s economic and community development.” “Airports are engines of business growth and job creation.”

13. General Aviation Airports – Economic Development Engines for Florida’s Community Development - Final 2006 Report of the Florida Aviation Council Florida Community Airports support over 23,000 jobs, over $680M in total payroll, and $2.3B in total annual economic activity. Community Airports support vital health, welfare, and safety services Community Airports are part of the infrastructure needed for Florida communities to sustain and attract various types of economic development and many non-aviation businesses rely on and benefit from these airports each day.

14. (continued from 2006 report) Airports and aviation services play a critical role in Florida’s economic and community development. This is true not only for tourism, which is highly dependent on air travel, but also for most other parts of the state’s economy. Manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade, management and professional services, health care, and other economic sectors use air travel. All rely on air shipping to obtain production inputs, visit markets and customers, distribute inventories to outlets, and transport products to distributors or directly to consumers. Although aviation may not be a prerequisite for particular business activities, the availability of aviation services often reduces costs, saves travel time, and expedites marketing and product delivery. Consequently, airports are engines for business growth and job creation.

15. Great Location State designated “Enterprise Zone”; a designated distressed area; tax breaks for new businesses that hire new employees in the zone road, rail, and air – all at one location close to new 429 beltway adjoins existing freight RR tracks; same tracks also designated for commuter rail system undeveloped wide open safe area; away from residential areas

16. Environment 3 operating airports have existed and operated here for 50 years Not a single reported bird strike Public ownership gives WOAA ability to control the Airport’s air traffic patterns with FAA to keep aircraft out of North shore of Lake Apopka that is well to South, 3 miles away. Airport land is high and dry. General Aviation Community Airport, not a “jet port”; no airlines; runway length prevents large aircraft Use is small general aviation aircraft, 4-6 seat aircraft SATS type airport – Small Aircraft Transportation System

17. Trail Access – WOAA desires to add portal park to access Trail Systems from Airport WOAA is working together with SJRWMD, FDOT, and FAA so there is no impact to Lake Apopka Restoration Project. WOAA is required to comply with all FAA and FDOT regulations, including those related to wildlife. Airport will not impact Restoration Project. If any issues, Airport operations will be modified, not restoration project.

18. Future Possible Runway Extension in Orange County Preliminary discussions with SJRWMD to acquire 94 acres East of Airport for open space safety zone and possible future runway extension Before any runway extension, subject to review and approvals from: –SJRWMD –FAA –Orange County –FDOT Review and Approval process ensures no impact to Lake Apopka Restoration Project

19. Benefit - Provides transportation for local community SATS – NASA/FAA’s Small Aircraft Transportation System SATS: A bold vision NASA-led technology development aimed at increasing mobility, access for smaller communities Future of air travel is use of new SATS advanced quiet small 4-6 seat aircraft flying from small local airports point to point, on- demand air taxi, for coach level fares.

20. SATS Aircraft – “Small Aircraft Transportation System” for Community

21. SATS Airport – NASA/FAA Graphic Single runway Small 4-6 seat Aircraft

22. Typical General Aviation Aircraft

23. New SATS small quiet jet technology. New generation small jet aircraft similar size and weight category as prop aircraft. Cirrus SR22 prop flying along side Cirrus SF50 VLJ Eclipse 500 VLJ Diamond D-Jet Honda jet

24. Typical SATS Aircraft Interior

25. Benefits of This Public Airport Economic engine to community; Enterprise zone Attracts quality businesses that need access to airport Provides base for emergency medical services and police helicopters Increases surrounding property values and tax base Provides large open space and access to trail system