section 2 airport inventory

Master Plan Update
Section 2 – Airport Inventory
SECTION 2
AIRPORT INVENTORY
2.1
2.2.1
INTRODUCTION
Nampa Municipal Airport (S67) is a general
aviation airport owned and operated by the City
of
Nampa,
Idaho.
The
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) through the National Plan
of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) has
designated Nampa Municipal Airport as a general
aviation airport.
General aviation airports are
those that do not receive scheduled commercial
service. These airports are very important to rural
areas. They are the most convenient source of
transportation
for
19
percent
of
the
U.S.
population and account for approximately 40
Airport History
Development of Nampa Municipal Airport began
in 1929 on an 80-acre tract of land leased, with an
option to buy, by the Airport Committee of the
Nampa Chamber of Commerce. The original plan
for the airport called for three runways aligned to
take advantage of the prevailing winds. In the
early 1940s, Runway 12-30 was constructed and
consisted of a gravel base with an asphalt surface.
The terminal building was an old World War II
barracks. Runway 11-29 was constructed in 1974.
The runway was 4,050 feet long and 75 feet wide
and was equipped with medium intensity runway
percent of the nation’s general aviation fleet.
lights (MIRL).
The
were also constructed.
airport’s
property
and aircraft parking and aircraft storage facilities
encompasses
approximately 242 acres and is home to over 300
based aircraft.
Runway 12-30 was demolished
Fixed base operators (FBOs),
including one full service operator, provide
fueling, flight schools, aircraft maintenance, and
avionics services to a variety of based and visiting
Two FAA funded projects to provide additional
tie-down apron space were constructed during
the period from 1974 to 1985. In 1985, a new FBO
location was selected.
At this time, the FAA
aircraft.
funded the construction of tie-down apron space,
For ease of reference, Appendix A provides a
parking area to serve the facility.
taxiways, an access road, and an automobile
glossary of terms used in this report.
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In 1988, a new terminal facility was constructed in
the existing location. Runway 11-29 was extended
AIRPORT BACKGROUND
to 5,000 feet in 1995.
Nampa Municipal Airport’s facilities and services
have
grown
significantly
beginnings eight decades ago.
since
its
early
extension was funded by a grant from the FAA.
MIRL were installed on the extension and the
Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI) were
upgraded to Precision Approach Path Indicators
(PAPI).
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The 950-foot runway
Under the same grant, the original
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runway
pavement
was
rehabilitated
and
additional land was acquired.
and extension of the parallel taxiway to the
Runway 11 end. Included in the grant were funds
for the rehabilitation of the northwest apron area
as well as removal of power line obstructions in
the approach to Runway 29.
extension of the parallel taxiway to the Runway
29 end, rehabilitation of a portion of the west
apron, and acquisition of additional land. Two
new apron areas were constructed in 2000. A runup area was constructed near Runway 29, north of
the parallel taxiway and other apron areas were
reconstructed.
In 2001 a grant was issued to construct taxiways
and apron area to provide hangar access. In 2002
and 2003 grants were also issued to construct
taxiways and an east apron. During this period,
irrigation structures were relocated for the east
apron area. In 2004 and 2005, grants were issued
to fund the first two phases of the relocation of the
parallel taxiway to develop a 240-foot centerlineto-centerline separation from Runway 11-29.
Included in the grants were funds for apron
rehabilitation and Runway 11-29 seal coat.
In 2007, a grant was issued for the acquisition of
additional land, development of the perimeter
The third
phase of the parallel taxiway relocation was
funded by a combination of grants issued for the
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Municipal
Airport
is
located
approximately 1.5 miles northeast of the center of
the City of Nampa. The City of Nampa itself is
located in the eastern section of Canyon County,
Idaho, near the Ada County boundary. Exhibit
2.1 depicts the general location of the Airport.
2.2.3
In 1997 and 1998, grants were issued to fund an
years 2007 and 2008.
Airport Location
Nampa
In 1996, a grant was issued for the rehabilitation
fence and drainage modifications.
2.2.2
Airport Administration
Nampa Municipal Airport is operated by the City
of Nampa. The airport director is responsible for
overseeing the operation and maintenance of the
airport. The airport director also acts as a gobetween for the airport users and the airport
commission, and for the airport commission and
the city council. The airport director is supported
by an operations and maintenance coordinator
and an administrative assistant.
The Airport
Advisory Commission consisting of five members
also advises the mayor and city council in the
planning and development of the airport and sets
policies.
Nampa Municipal Airport
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2.2.4
Previous Studies
controlled airspace, meaning that aircraft can be
The following previous studies and reports were
obtained from the City of Nampa and other
sources during the inventory phase of this project:
Nampa Municipal Airport Master Plan
Update,
Toothman-Orton
Engineering
Company, June 2001.
Report to Congress: National Plan of
Integrated Airport Systems (2007-2011),
Federal Aviation Administration, U.S.
Department of Transportation, September
2006.
Nampa fuel sales information recorded
during the past ten year period.
historical data and insight into the process of
planning
at
Nampa
Please refer to Appendix A for definitions of the
various airspace classifications.
The low altitude airspace in the vicinity of Nampa
Municipal Airport is depicted in Exhibit 2.3. Low
altitude airspace is that portion of airspace from
the surface up to, but not including 18,000 feet
MSL. IFR enroute aircraft navigate along various
airways. Victor airways are formed by selected
radials from VOR transmitters and are numbered
according to their general direction.
Victor airways generally have a floor of 1,200 feet
These documents were reviewed for valuable
long-range
provided with air traffic control services.
Municipal
Airport.
above ground level (AGL) or 3,000 feet above the
base of a control area, and extend up to an
altitude of 18,000 feet MSL. The standard width
of airways is four nautical miles on either side of
the centerline, and expanding at a 4.5 degree
angle
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AIRSPACE
Airspace in the United States is classified as
controlled, uncontrolled, special use, and other.
The various types or classifications of airspace in
the vicinity of Nampa Municipal Airport are
described below.
2.3.1
Existing Airspace Structure
The airspace in the vicinity of Nampa Municipal
Airport is depicted in Exhibit 2.2. The Airport is
located within Class E airspace with a ceiling 700
feet above the surface. Class E airspace includes
the entire airspace that is not classified as A, B, C,
or D, and has no special restrictions with respect
to pilot or aircraft equipment rules. However, it is
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beginning
51
miles
from
the
VOR
transmitter because of decreasing accuracy of the
received radio signal. There is one victor airway
(V330)
crossing
Nampa
Municipal
Airport
associated with the Boise VORTAC.
High altitude airspace is that portion of airspace
at 18,000 feet MSL and above. IFR enroute aircraft
navigate along various jet routes. These routes
also operate using VOR ground navigation
stations, but the system requires significantly
fewer stations since line-of-sight operation gives
the VOR substantially greater range when serving
aircraft at high altitudes.
The width of the
airways is similar to that of the victor airways.
The high altitude airspace in the vicinity of
Nampa Municipal Airport is depicted in Exhibit
2.4.
NAMPA
SOURCE: SALT LAKE CITY SECTIONAL AERONAUTICAL CHART, EFFECTIVE DATE 10 APR 2008
VFR SECTIONAL CHART
AIRPORT OVERVIEW
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SOURCE: IFR ENROUTE LOW ALTITUDE - U.S., EFFECTIVE DATE 25 SEP 2008
LOW ALTITUDE AIRSPACE
AIRPORT OVERVIEW
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2.3
SOURCE: IFR ENROUTE HIGH ALTITUDE - U.S., EFFECTIVE DATE 25 SEP 2008
HIGH ALTITUDE AIRSPACE
AIRPORT OVERVIEW
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2.3.2
Vicinity Airports
Field is the largest nearby public facility and is
located approximately 14 NM east of the Airport.
There are several public and private airport
Table 2.1 lists these facilities and their distance
facilities within 25 nautical miles (NM) of Nampa
Municipal Airport.
and direction from the Airport.
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen
TABLE 2.1
VICINITY AIRPORTS
Nampa Municipal Airport
Distance (NM)/
Longest Runway
Direction from S67
(Feet)
Public
6/ NW
5,500
Yes
Green Acres
Private
6/ SE
2,500
No
Hubler
Private
8/ NW
2,800
No
Sky Ranch South
Private
8/ SW
2,200
No
Indian Creek
Private
8/ SE
1,200
No
Snake River
Private
9/ N
4,200
No
Larkin
Private
9/ SE
2,200
No
Symms
Private
11/ W
2,500
No
Boise Air Terminal
Public
14/ E
10,000
Yes
Peaceful Cove
Private
15/ NE
1,900
No
Emmett
Public
16/ N
3,200
Yes
Homedale
Public
17/ W
2,900
Yes
Lanham
Private
18/ N
3,000
No
Loomis
Private
21/ NNE
1,700
No
Parma
Public
22/ NW
2,700
No
Murphy
Public
22/ S
2,500
No
ZX
Private
23/ SSW
2,600
No
Facility Name
Type
Caldwell Industrial
Lighted
Source: Salt Lake City Sectional Aeronautical Chart, 79 Edition, 10 April 2008.
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2.3.3
FAR Part 77 Surfaces
Ideally, airports are designed so the surrounding
airspace is free and clear of obstructions that
could be hazardous to aircraft on approach or
departure paths. Regulations to protect airspace
in the vicinity of airports are established by
defining a set of imaginary airspace surfaces.
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Penetration of these surfaces represents an
obstruction to air navigation.
The geometry of the imaginary surfaces is
governed by the type of approach available to the
runways and the regulations set forth in Federal
Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77, Objects
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Affecting Navigable Airspace.
The imaginary
periphery of the horizontal surface for a distance
surfaces are defined as follows:
of 4,000 feet.
Primary Surface – A surface that is longitudinally
FAR Part 77 keeps the surrounding airspace free
centered on the runway, extending 200 feet
and clear of obstructions that could be hazardous
beyond the threshold in each direction.
The
to aircraft on approach or departure paths to the
width of the primary surface at Nampa Municipal
airport. An object that protrudes into or above
Airport is 500 feet.
the established imaginary surfaces of a runway is
considered an obstruction to airspace.
Approach Surface – An inclined slope or plane
going outward and upward from the ends of the
As indicated on the Airport Master Record FAA
primary surfaces. The innermost portion of the
Form 5010, there are obstructions at Nampa
approach slope overlaps with the Runway
Municipal Airport associated with Runway 11-29.
Protection Zone (RPZ).
The slope of the non-
Table 2.2 lists these obstructions, their locations,
precision approach surfaces at Nampa Municipal
and the resulting change in clearance or approach
Airport is 34:1.
slope for an aircraft approaching the runway.
Horizontal Surface – A horizontal plane 150 feet
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above the established airport elevation that is
2,537 feet MSL.
METEOROLOGY
This results in a horizontal
Weather conditions play an important role in
surface elevation for Nampa Municipal Airport of
determining an airport’s capacity and facility
2,687 feet MSL. In plan view, the dimensions of
requirements.
the horizontal surface are established by striking
temperature
arcs from a point at the intersection of the
visibility, as well as local wind conditions.
extended
lines
Temperature information is used to determine
designating the end of the primary surface; the
runway length requirements, while precipitation,
arcs are then connected by tangents.
runway
centerline
and
the
Important
and
measures
precipitation,
ceiling
are
and
The arcs
ceiling, and visibility data are used to determine
correspond with the approach surface lengths for
the capacity of the existing airfield. Wind data are
each of the runway ends.
used to determine runway orientation and the
need for additional runways.
Transitional Surface – An inclined plane with a
slope of 7:1 extending outward and upward from
the primary and approach surfaces, terminating at
the point where they intersect with the horizontal
surface or any other surface where more critical
restrictions are intercepted.
Conical Surface – An inclined plane at a slope of
20:1 extending outward and upward from the
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TABLE 2.2
OBSTRUCTIONS TO RUNWAY APPROACHES
Nampa Municipal Airport
Runway
11
Obstruction
Height
Affected Surface
100 feet (above
2,790 feet from end,
runway end
700 feet right of
elevation)
centerline
Building
60 feet (above
29
Trees
runway end
elevation)
Clear Glide Over
25:1 slope, 3 degree
visual glide path angle
1,000 feet from end, 200
13:1 slope, 3.62 degree
feet left of centerline
visual glide path angle
Note: This list of obstructions is not exhaustive. An obstruction survey is being conducted as part of this master plan update
and will be shown on the Airspace Plan.
Source: FAA Form 5010, inspection date June 20 2007.
2.4.1
Temperature and Precipitation
2.4.2
Wind Data
Temperature and precipitation conditions in
Wind data presented in this section is referenced
Nampa were analyzed using the National Oceanic
from the 2001 Master Plan Update for Nampa
and Atmospheric Administration’s Climatography
Municipal Airport and based on observations
of the United States Report No. 81 for the State of
made at the Boise Air Terminal. This weather
Idaho, which covers the 30-year period from 1971
information covered 87,646 weather observations
to 2000.
at Boise Air Terminal for the 10-year period, 1981
to 1990.
The normal maximum 30-year mean temperatures
in Nampa range between 37.0 degrees Fahrenheit
The wind rose in Exhibit 2.5 depicts percentage
( F) in January to 90.5 F in July, the hottest month
wind speed by direction for Visual Flight Rules
of the year. The 30-year annual mean maximum
(VFR) conditions and Exhibit 2.6 depicts the wind
temperature is 64.0 F.
rose for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions.
The following standard definitions apply:
Precipitation varies throughout the year. August
is the driest month with a normal average rainfall
VFR Weather: The weather where the
of 0.24 inches, while December is the wettest
cloud base is equal to or greater than
month with a normal average rainfall of 1.4
1,000 feet above ground level (AGL) and
inches. The mean annual precipitation in Nampa
visibility is equal to or greater than three
is 11.4 inches and the mean annual snowfall in
statute miles.
Nampa is 21.4 inches.
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SOURCE:: Nampa Municipal Airport Master Plan Update, June 2001
VFR WINDROSE
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SOURCE:: Nampa Municipal Airport Master Plan Update, June 2001
IFR WINDROSE
AIRPORT OVERVIEW
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IFR Weather: The weather where the
identified based on their magnetic compass
cloud base is less than 1,000 feet, but more
orientation, to the closest tenth of a degree, and
than 200 feet AGL and visibility is less
are numbered accordingly. The current magnetic
than three statute miles, but more than ½
compass heading of the runway is 110 degrees for
mile.
Runway 11 and 290 degrees for Runway 29.
Runway
11-29
is
oriented
in
an
east-
Below IFR Weather: Whenever the cloud
southeast/west-northwest direction. The runway
ceiling or visibility is less than IFR
is 5,000 feet long and 75 feet wide.
weather, an airport is usually closed. A
few larger airports have instrumentation
Runway 11-29 has flexible asphalt paving. The
allowing specially equipped aircraft to
runway pavement can accommodate up to 26,000
land in low ceiling/visibility conditions.
pounds single-wheel gear, 50,000 pounds dualwheel gear, and 60,000 pound dual tandem wheel
Under either VFR or IFR weather conditions, the
gear aircraft. Based on the latest FAA Form 5010
FAA recommends that runway directions be
inspection report, the asphalt pavement of
provided to allow aircraft to operate at least 95
Runway 11-29 is considered to be in good
percent of the time, with crosswind components
condition.
not to exceed 13 knots for aircraft operating at
precision instrument runway markings.
Nampa Municipal Airport.
Runway 11-29 has MIRL and non-
Runway 11-29
provides 99.54 percent wind coverage during VFR
Access to Runway 11-29 is provided by a full-
weather conditions and at least 99.46 percent
length parallel taxiway, designated Taxiway A.
wind coverage during IFR conditions.
Taxiway A is 35 feet wide and is located northeast
of Runway 11-29 at a centerline-to-centerline
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separation of 240 feet. Six entrance/exit taxiways
AIRFIELD FACILITIES
also provide access to the runway. These taxiways
The field elevation of Nampa Municipal Airport is
are designated Taxiway A1 through A6 in a west
2,537 feet mean sea level (MSL) and the Airport
to east direction as depicted in Exhibit 2.7.
Reference Point (ARP) is 43 degrees 34 minutes
52.8 seconds north latitude and 116 degrees 31
minutes
23.0 seconds west longitude.
The
current magnetic declination at the airfield is 14
degrees 37 minutes east and is changing 0 degrees
8 minutes west per year. The airfield facilities
provided at the Airport are described in the
following sections.
2.5.1
Runways and Taxiways
The existing airfield configuration consists of one
runway, designated Runway 11-29. Runways are
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2.5.2
Navigational Aids and
Communications
other aircraft in the airport traffic pattern. The
Boise
Navigational aids (NAVAIDS) are electronic or
visual devices that provide guidance or position
information to aircraft in flight. The NAVAIDS in
the vicinity of Nampa Municipal Airport include
a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) and a Very High
Frequency Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR)
with Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), otherwise
known as a VORTAC.
The VOR generates a
signal that is translated by airborne equipment
into an azimuth reading. The TACAN portion of
the
facility
provides
information
using
measuring
equipment
distance
the
to
aircraft’s
(DME).
station
distance
The
Boise
VORTAC is located approximately 14.5 nautical
miles east of the Airport.
miles north of the Airport. The NDB transmits a
low or medium frequency non-directional signal
and aircraft equipped with a receiver can establish
bearings to intercept the NDB.
Airport. These visual devices include: a whitegreen rotating beacon; a lighted wind cone with a
segmented circle which assists pilots in verifying
wind direction, runway use, and airport traffic
patterns; and a 2-Box PAPI on the left (2-L)
located on the north of Runway 11 and another
located south of Runway 29.
Airport
(FSS)
also
frequency of 122.45 MHz
2.5.3
Instrument Approaches
Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 77
classifies airport runways as visual, precision
instrument or non-precision instrument. A visual
runway is intended only for aircraft using visualapproach procedures, which occur in good
weather conditions.
Instrument runways are
classified as precision or non-precision based on
the
type
of
standard instrument approach
procedure and navigational equipment available
provides a suitably equipped aircraft with both
electronic horizontal and vertical guidance to the
runway.
A non-precision instrument approach
provides only horizontal guidance to the runway.
Various navigational equipment is required for
different
types
of
instrument
runway
approaches.
Three non-precision instrument approaches are
published for Nampa Municipal Airport. These
are a NDB approach to Runway 11, a RNAV/ GPS
approach to Runway 11, and GPS approach to
Runway 29. The GPS approaches are based on a
Wide
Area
Augmentation
System
(WAAS)
network of ground-based reference stations that
is
non-towered.
Airport communications are provided by an airground communication facility (UNICOM) using
a common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) of
122.7 mega-hertz (MHz). Pilots use the UNICOM/
CTAF to report their position and acknowledge
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Station
other pertinent information to pilots on a
the
Other visual NAVAIDS are located on the
Municipal
Service
to that runway. A precision instrument approach
The Meridian NDB is located approximately 1.5
Nampa
Flight
communicates pre-flight weather briefings and
measure small variations in the GPS satellites'
signals. Exhibits 2.8, 2.9 and 2.10 depict these
approaches.
SOURCE: AL-6807 (FAA)
RUNWAY 11 NDB APPROACH PROCEDURE
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SOURCE: AL-6807 (FAA)
RUNWAY 11 RNAV/GPS APPROACH PROCEDURE
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SOURCE: AL-6807 (FAA)
RUNWAY 29 GPS APPROACH PROCEDURE
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facilities are located off Municipal Drive adjacent
LANDSIDE FACILITIES
to the general aviation terminal and hangars.
several
Approximately 45 parking spaces are provided at
aeronautical use buildings occupied by airport
the general aviation terminal and approximately
administration, FBOs and other tenants. Exhibit
58 parking spaces are provided adjacent to the
2.11 depicts the existing landside facilities.
hangars east of Municipal Drive.
2.6.1
2.6.4
Nampa
Municipal
Airport
has
General Aviation Terminal
Airport Administration Building
The airport terminal building is located on
The airport administration building is located east
Municipal Drive. It provides approximately 3,900
of the airport terminal building and is accessible
square feet of floor space and is currently
from Municipal Drive. The Airport’s day-to-day
occupied by a full service FBO, Avcenter.
administrative and operational functions are
A
public lounge, restaurant, restrooms, a pilot
accommodated in this facility.
planning room and a pilot shop are located in the
building.
2.6.5
2.6.2
Fueling facilities on the Airport provide 32,000
Aircraft Storage Facilities
Fueling Facilities
gallons of storage capacity for AVGAS and 12,000
Nampa Municipal Airport is home to 330 based
gallons for Jet-A fuel.
aircraft. These aircraft are stored in a combination
underground storage tanks are located on Lot 440
of tie-down and hangar space. The existing apron
in the northwest terminal area, and two 10,000-
facilities provide approximately 121 tie-down
gallon underground tanks are located on Lot 1030,
positions. The hangar storage facilities include 41
adjacent to the terminal building as shown on
shade hangar units, 157 T-hangar units, and
Exhibit 2.11. The tanks located on Lot 440 and Lot
278,810 square feet of bay or conventional hangar
1030 are operated by Avcenter and owned by the
space based on data provided by the City of
City of Nampa.
Nampa.
Two 12,000-gallon
These hangar facilities are in good
condition.
2.6.6
2.6.3
Other facilities on the Airport include Shuttercraft
Landside Access
Other On-Airport Facilities
Warehouse located off Port Street, and National
Regional access to Nampa Municipal Airport is
provided by US Interstate 84 (I-84) which lies to
the north of the Airport and runs in an east-west
direction. The main public access roadways to the
facilities on the northern side of the Airport are
Airport Road and Municipal Drive. The facilities
on the south side of the Airport may be accessed
via North Kings Road.
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Vehicular parking
Guard Armory facilities located off Kings Road.
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OFF AIRPORT LAND USE AND
ZONING
Existing land uses and zoning in the vicinity of
Nampa Municipal Airport were documented
through a review of the City of Nampa
Comprehensive Plan dated January 2004.
2.7.1 Off-Airport Land Use
A mix of residential, commercial and agricultural
land uses surround Nampa Municipal Airport.
As depicted in Exhibit 2.12 the land uses
immediately north of the Airport are commercial,
industrial and rural density residential with less
than 1.45 dwelling units per acre. Land uses to
the east of the Airport are primarily agricultural
and rural density residential.
South of the
Airport, land uses are agricultural and low
density residential with between 1.46 and 4.00
dwelling units per acre. Land uses to the west of
the Airport are a mix of commercial, industrial,
rural residential and low density residential.
2.7.2
The transportation network in and around the
City of Nampa includes roadways, railroads, and
public transit operations.
The future plans for
improving this network are outlined below.
2.8.1
Roadway Improvements
Due to the demands of a growing population
there is a need to maintain and improve roadways
on a continuous basis.
The City of Nampa
Comprehensive Plan provides a list of roadway
improvements that have been programmed for
the period 2003 to 2025.
The widening and
reconstruction of Airport Road from Garrity
Boulevard to Robinson Boulevard in 2015 is a
planned improvement likely to temporarily
impact vehicular traffic to the Airport during
construction but improve long-term accessibility.
In addition, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-2012 Nampa
Urbanized Area Transportation Improvement
Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) has
Zoning in the vicinity of Nampa Municipal
Airport was determined with reference to the City
of Nampa Zoning Map dated July 2007. Exhibit
2.13 depicts the various zoning districts in the
vicinity of the Airport. Nampa Municipal Airport
The zoning districts
immediately north of the Airport are Community
Business, Suburban Residential, Light Industrial,
Industrial Park and Un-Zoned.
The zoning
districts to the east of the Airport are Suburban
Residential and Un-Zoned. South of the Airport,
zoning districts are Enclaved and Un-Zoned.
Immediately west of the Airport are Enclaved and
Light Industrial.
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
Program developed by the Community Planning
Off-Airport Zoning
is zoned Light Industrial.
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programmed rebuilding of the 3-lane section of
Airport Road between Kings Road and Happy
Valley Road.
2.8.2
Railway Improvements
Currently, there are no passenger rail services to
the City of Nampa.
Amtrak discontinued its
service to the City of Nampa in the late 1990s.
The existing Union Pacific railroads are used to
transport goods. The branch line between Boise
and Nampa operated by Idaho Northern and
Pacific Northern was studied in 2003 as a possible
line for commuter rail by Valley Regional Transit.
As of late 2008, no specific plans were currently in
place for renewed commuter rail service.
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2.8.3
Public Transit Improvements
Public transit facilities in the City of Nampa are
provided by Valley Regional Transit. The valley
transit system extends from Parma, through
Caldwell, Nampa, and Meridian out to Boise. The
system includes park and ride lots and transfer
centers between Caldwell and Boise and a high
capacity service corridor between Nampa and
Boise. The FY 2008-2012 Nampa Urbanized Area
Transportation Improvement Program identifies
funding in 2008 for transfer centers in Caldwell,
Meridian and Nampa as well as an administrative
facility in Meridian. Funds are also identified to
support planning efforts in the Nampa Urbanized
Area and for annual preventive maintenance in
fixed route and demand responsive services.
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