HomeMy Public PortalAbout1977.07.07 Runway Designation LetterCity ®f 1vIcuall
McCALL, IDAHO 83838
BOX M
S. F. Austin
:.Chief of Airport Programs
FAA Building, King County Intel Airport
Seattle, WN 98108
Dear, Mr. Austin:
Following our conversation on July 8, 1977, I have indicated
on he enclosed drawing the present McCall.Airport layout and
the propoed new Fixed Base Operator facility.
It is obvious that the existing runway 02-20 (gravel) has hazards
`to'..the north.' This is the reason for the proposal by several
;,pilots, particularily those who have flown from McCall for a
.long time, that runway 02-20 be now designated for "Landings
Only, from the South".
We would like your comments, and look forward to visiting with
„your; later this month.
erq. truly.yours,
Bill,A. Evans
Mayor
Enclosure
Wor"thie M: Rauscher
:State of Idaho
,:Transportation Dept.
:3103 Airport Way
Boise, Idaho 83703
STATE OF IDAHO
JOHN V.EVANS
GOVERNOR
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION BOARD
CARL C. MOORE - CHAIRMAN
LLOYD F. BARRON - VICE CHAIRMAN
ROY I. STROSCHEIN - MEMBER
DARRELL V MANNING
DIRECTOR
The Honorable Bill Evans
Mayor, City of McCall
P.O. Box M
McCall, Idaho 83638
Re: McCall Airport
Dear Mayor Evans:
DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS
AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
WORTHIE M.RAUSCHER,ADMINISTRATOR
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
3103 AIRPORT WAY BOISE, IDAHO 83705
PHONE (208)384-3183
July 7, 1977
This letter is to clarify the position of the State of Idaho
on certain points, which were discussed during the visit to McCall
last April by the Division of Aeronautics and Public Transportation and
the Federal Aviation Administration.
We have serious concern over the designation of "runway" for
the 1800' x 80' turf strip. This area does not meet either State or
Federal dimensional standards for a public use runway, i.e. (1) too
short for a field elevation of 5023 feet; (2) no avigation easements
for the approaches; (3) obstructions within the clear zone; and (4)
businesses causing a concentration of persons in the clear zone. The
liability assumed by the airport caused by designation of this sub-
standard area as a runway also must be considered.
Considerable State funds have been expended in the past in
construction projects on the McCall Airport. We are anticipating parti-
cipation in future projects, including a runway lighting project,
Master Plan, and parallel taxiway. To assure the State's ability to
continue investment of public monies we ask you to consider the safety
aspects of your airport. We continue to request the main runway be kept
open year around. The final point is our recommendation that the
airport manager not be associated with an airport business operation
because of conflictof interests.
We believe our position agrees with that presented to you by the
Federal Aviation Administration. We are pleased to be able to continue
SAFE TRANSPORTAT/OM MEANS PROGRESS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
STATE OF IDAHO -TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Mayor Bi11 Evans
July 7, 1977
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our participation in the development of the fine public airport serving
McCall and the State of Idaho. We, however, must be assured that the
facility be available for year -around public use; be safe for use by
the public; and that exclusive rights or conflicts of interest do not
exist. Thank you for considering these recommendations.
Sincerely,
:ija•'sue ,--
WORTHIE M. RAUSCHER
Administrator
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