1. Case Study – Bellefontaine Regional Airport

2. Why Build a New Airport?  Existing airport was inadequate for the demands of the community and could not be expanded economically.  Bellefontaine wanted a local airport that could support corporate aviation.  Honda plant and other businesses in the area wanted an airport they could use.

3. The Old Airport  4,400 ft x 65 ft Runway  Displaced Thresholds  Obstructions  SR 68  Railroad  Landfill

4. New Airport Features  5,000 ft. x 100ft. Runway (Corporate Jets)  Non-precision instrument approach (Access in poor weather)  AWOS (Enables IFR Part 135 Charter Service)  Full parallel taxiway (Safety and efficiency)  Aircraft parking apron (Transient and local traffic)

5. More New Airport Features  Fuel Facilities (No fuel, no flights!)  T-Hangars (A home for the locals)  Utilities (A must for any development)

6. Still More New Airport Features  Terminal / Hangar / Administration Building / SRE Building (Professional Front Door to Bellefontaine)  FBO  430 Acres!

7. What the New Airport Provides  Access to Bellefontaine for corporate jet aircraft.  Amenities and services for the business traveler.  A home for local general aviation pilots.  The aviation piece of the economic development and quality of life program for Bellefontaine.

8. Keys to Success  Local Government Commitment to the Airport  Community Support  Agency Support (FAA and ODOT).

9. Bellefontaine Regional Airport Questions? Bill Barley, P.E. R. W. Armstrong and Associates, Inc. 216-443-1700 bbarley@rwa.com