Aeronautics Mission

1. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

2. Aeronautics Mission Assist in the development and preservation of a safe and environmentally compatible air transportation system that meets the economic needs of the state. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

3. Division Officeswww.dot.ca.gov/aeronautics AIRPORTS • Airport/Heliport Use Permits • Airport/Heliport Safety Inspections • Evaluation of Proposed School Sites Near Airports • Helicopter Landing Site Approvals Near Schools • Information Source for Federal and State Aviation Laws and Regulations TECHNICAL SERVICES • Capital Improvement Plan Review • Environmental Review • Airport Land Use Issues • Airport Pavement Management System • AVIATION PLANNING • California Aviation System Plan • Regional Aviation Systems • Inter-modal Connectivity Plans • Source for Aviation Statistics • Legislation Monitoring • SPECIAL PROJECTS • Administer Airport Noise Regulations • Represent State in Airspace Issues • Grants and Loans to Airports Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

4. Aeronautics Issues • Airport and Heliport Minimum Standards and Operational Safety • Land Use (In)Compatibility • Noise Variances • School Site Evaluations • Ground (road) Access to Airports • Environmental Compliance • Resources/Funding • Aviation Research & Education Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

5. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

6. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

7. Office of Airports – Activities in 12 mo.s 5 Associate Aviation Consultants (2 new, 1 Vacancy): • Airport Inspections (Compliance and Compliance/ 5010-1): 167 • Heliport Compliance Inspections (Compliance): 66 • Other inspections: 100+ • Site Evaluations (School, State Building): 29 • Inspection Letters Sent: 235 • Satisfactory Response Received: 212 (90%) Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

8. Office of Aviation Planning Relationships • Coordinationis routine between Aeronautics and: CT Districts, RTPAs, ALUCs, States, FAA on aviation issues. • Districts: DSMP, TCRs, ITIP • Local: CLUP and General Plan review • Early awareness and proactive coordination is the key to good planning! • Coordinating to prevent/minimize adverse impacts is our goal Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

9. Office of Aviation Planning Relationships • Counter program - We continue to upgrade our acoustic counters; available for airport sponsor use. Use them to get traffic counts for forecasts in your master plans. • ALUC issues - 2 planners dedicated (Northern and Southern CA). • 2-year Legislative Session - almost over. Only AB 2650 (Monterey) passed. AB 2501 called for extensive monitoring of the air around Santa Monica Airport - Failed. Look for a new aviation related bills to show up starting Dec. 4, the start of the next session, 2007-2008. • California Transportation Commission's Annual Report - Planning is creating an Aviation Report to be included. Aviation “wish list” to include many projects and studies to benefit the State's aviation community. • Airport Master Plans - We continue to review and comment and on individual land use issues that occur nearby CA airports. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

10. Aeronautics’ Partners & Liaisons • Government • USDOT (FAA, FHWA, FTA) • MPO/RTPA/LTC Agencies • Airport Land Use Commissions • Local Governments (City and County) • Airport Management • Industry • NASAO • NBAA • ATA • AOPA • SWAAAE • NATA • CPA • ACA • CAA Research Liaisons • TRB/ACRP • MINETA TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE • FAA CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE • AASHTO Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

11. Policy Guidance • California Transportation Commission • Technical Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (TACA) • 14 Members from government and industry • Regional Transportation Planning Agency • Aviation Planning Working Group • 14 RTPAs, industry representatives, Caltrans Divisions & Districts Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

12. Contact Aeronautics • Website: www.dot.ca.gov/aeronautics • Telephone: (916) 654- 49594848 • FAX (916) 653-9531 Caltrans Division of Aeronautics