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Advance Terminal Planning Study
STRATEGIC SUMMARY
ADVANCE TERMINAL PLANNING STUDY
1.1
Current Status
In 2008, the City Council approved Resolution 081231 which adopts the Master Plan
(MP) and recommends construction of a new terminal to enhance passenger
convenience and efficiency for Kansas City and its surrounding region. Through
the Advance Terminal Planning Study (the Study) the Aviation Department
is working with City Planning and Development, along with City officials and
the primary Airport stakeholders, to finalize a Program Criteria Document (PCD)
and a Terminal Area Master Plan (TAMP) as a supplement to the previous MP.
The Study, being funded entirely by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
includes the terminal site location and concept, the project’s financial feasibility
and environmental assessment which serve as the framework to provide
guidance for the upcoming design of the New Single Terminal for KCI.
1.2
Why Now?
The current airport does not make sense financially, environmentally and will not
accommodate needed modernization for passenger convenience, airline expansion,
baggage, and security requirements.
It’s Kansas City’s turn.
Kansas City travelers have contributed for decades
in the form of Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs), a federal travel fee passengers
pay with every ticket purchase that is used to assist in the construction
of new terminals across the country.
Now, it is Kansas City’s turn to build
a New Terminal of the future for our citizen travelers and those who are visiting the
City for business or pleasure.
We’ve seen exciting changes in Kansas City in the past few years. Now it’s time
for our terminal facilities to match and invigorate our future economic growth.
While Kansas City has experienced a downtown renaissance and the opening
of world class attractions, since 2007 KCI has lost 1.5 million air passengers.
St. Louis and Wichita have increased flights while we have decreased. These
are flights we should have here, but we simply don’t have modern terminal facilities
to help support future air service growth.
1.3
Background
The 2008 KCI Airport Master Plan (MP) provided a vision for the growth of KCI over
20 years to guide the development of future facilities and on-airport land
use decisions. The MP identified the need for a New Terminal complex to serve
projected passenger demand and improve and modernize customer service.
In 2011, KCAD initiated the Terminal Advance Planning Study. Funded by the FAA,
its purpose was to first validate the previous findings of the 2008 MP and then
define programmatically a new, state-of-the art terminal for subsequent design
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and construction. In addition to identifying a compact and efficient “X” shaped
terminal concept, the consultant team developed an affordability target and capital
and operating cost estimates to verify the financial viability of the project.
An Environmental Assessment (EA) of the project will soon be underway.
The City and KCAD will receive two planning documents at the conclusion of this
study.
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The Terminal Area Master Plan (TAMP) will be reviewed by the FAA to ensure
compliance with all FAA standards and serve as a supplemental update
to the previous 2008 Master Plan.
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The Program Criteria Document (PCD) will provide programmatic
and planning guidance to a future design team for the New Single Terminal.
1.4
Study Overview
The Study goals and objectives were developed during the 2008 MP, revised
with input from public workshops and vetted with key City, Airport, FAA and airline
stakeholders. These goals are summarized into four primary project strategies that
focus on:
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Ensuring the highest level of air service for the City of Kansas City
and the Region
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Achieving State-of-the-Art Passenger Conveniences, Satisfaction and Safety
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Reestablishing Financial Viability for the Airport’s Operation
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Meeting the City’s Environmental and Sustainability Goals
To determine the size and scope of the new terminal facilities, aviation demand
forecasts were developed for KCI for 2015, 2020, 2025, and 2030. Annual
passenger enplanements, annual aircraft operations and peak period activity
projections have been projected. The aviation activity forecasts are a critical
component in the facility planning process and serve as a basis for:
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Determining the role of the Airport with respect to the type of aircraft
to be accommodated in the future
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Evaluating the capacity of existing Airport facilities and their ability
to accommodate projected aviation demand
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Estimating the programmatic requirements of the future terminal, airside,
and landside facilities
The total number of passengers boarding flights (enplanements) at KCI is forecast
to grow from 5.1 million in 2011 to 7.2 million by 2030.
This represents
an average annual growth rate of 1.9 percent. The Study’s enplanement forecast
tracks closely with the most recently released 2012 Terminal Area Forecast (TAF).
Almost all of the traffic at KCI is expected to be trips beginning or ending
at the Airport with only limited connecting activity.
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Figure 1
TMP FORECAST VERSUS FAA 2012 TAF
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Aircraft take-offs and landings (operations) are forecast to increase from 141,700
in 2011 to 172,611 in 2030, which is an average increase of 1.0 percent per year.
As previously mentioned, passenger enplanements are expected to grow
1.9 percent per year, reflecting an expected increase in average aircraft size and
higher average load factors. The other four primary components of operations
including all-cargo, non-commercial air taxi, general aviation, and military are all
expected to experience positive activity growth at KCI over the forecast periods as
well.
Figure 2
TMP OPERATIONS FORECAST VERSUS FAA 2012 TAF
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Based on the forecasted enplanements and operations for KCI, a Facilities
Requirements Summary has been developed to guide the overall development
of the New Terminal. The new single consolidated terminal will incorporate best
practices, new technologies and right-sizing to provide more streamlined
and convenient services for Kansas City travelers.
Figure 3
FACILITIES REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
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The 2008 MP identified a land area south of the existing terminal core as
the preferred terminal location. During the Study this South Option was further
evaluated and cost estimates developed. A determination was made that the South
Option was not financially feasible.
Figure 4
MASTER PLAN SOUTH OPTION
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With the South Option eliminated, the Study then turned its attention to the reuse
of the existing terminal core. Potential sites for a new single consolidated terminal
in the core were evaluated. This included using one of two site locations in the core
with the strategy of consolidating ongoing airline operations into two of the three
existing terminals. The first site option examined locating a new consolidated
single terminal on the Western side of the core following the demolition of existing
Terminal A. The second option looked at a new terminal on the Eastern side
of the core following the demolition of Terminal C.
Figure 5
WESTERN CORE OPTION –
TERMINAL A SITE
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EASTERN CORE OPTION –
TERMINAL C/D SITE
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Evaluation criteria were identified from the goals of the Study and a point system
assigned to each evaluation factor to determine the best site for the New Single
Terminal.
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Figure 7
TERMINAL CORE SITE EVALUATION
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The Preferred Single Terminal Concept
Following the selection of the existing Terminal A Site, a preferred Single Terminal
Plan concept was programmatically defined and a more detailed site and terminal
plans prepared. This preferred New Single Terminal includes features and benefits
that will provide Kansas City with a world-class passenger terminal and ‘gateway’
experience to travelers visiting the City. The initial build is envisioned as a 37-gate
“X” shaped terminal and concourses to be constructed after the demolition
of existing Terminal A following the consolidation of all current airline operations
into existing Terminals B and C.
Key Features
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Arrivals and Departures Curbs – KCI’s New Terminal will have an upper level
roadway for passenger pick-up and drop-off. Domestic departing passengers
and anyone picking up international arriving passengers will use the upper
level curb. The upper curb will be dedicated to private vehicles and limited
to passenger drop offs from taxis and limousines. The lower level curb,
directly outside of bag claim, will be dedicated to private vehicles only picking
up domestic arriving passengers. All commercial bus and hotel shuttle
drop-offs and pick-ups as well as taxi and limousine pick-ups will use the
Commercial Plaza in the new Parking Garage.
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New Parking Garage - The new spacious multi-level parking garage will
accommodate more than 7,500 cars.
The new Commercial Plaza is
integrated into the upper level of the garage. Passengers walking to and
from the terminal and Parking Garage and the Commercial Plaza will do so
through temperature controlled pedestrian bridges over the lower roadway –
avoiding any conflicts with vehicular traffic. The separation of commercial
and private vehicles provides both comfort and safety for KCI passengers and
is a key feature of the New Single Terminal.
Figure 8
SITE PLAN
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Improved Security Screening - The new Security Screening area combines
the 14 existing screening points into a consolidated dual-sided security
screening area that will include dedicated lanes for TSA Pre✓™ that
promises to expedite and simplify security screening for qualified KCI
travelers.
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First Class Dining and Shopping - Unlike the current decentralized concession
program, the New Single Terminal concept provides room for the latest
in concession amenities. First class food, beverage and retail offerings will
be available out on the new terminal’s concourses as well as in landside
portions of the terminal. This new concession program will bring the highest
level of customer selection and satisfaction to KCI travelers while greatly
improving the future financial viability of the Airport.
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More Conveniences – The new single terminal plan simplifies passenger
wayfinding by having a single point of arrival and departure to and from KCI.
The plan includes new domestic and international meeters and greeter areas
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to accommodate friends and family members picking up arriving passengers
in the New Terminal. The new international arrivals area will be more
spacious and efficient in processing travelers entering the U.S. through
Kansas City. The consolidated single “X” shaped terminal plan expedites
connections between international and domestic flights. Holdrooms will be
spacious and accommodating for travelers, providing comfortable seating and
technology-friendly amenities. Greatly improved restroom facilities will be a
welcomed addition to the veteran KCI traveler.
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Advanced Technologies - As the New Terminal concept moves into the design
phase the plan will integrate proven airport technology advancements.
The plan currently includes state-of-the-art self-tagging baggage systems.
These units allow travelers to tag their own luggage and skip the traditional
long lines at the counter. The New Terminal has been planned with the
future in mind, including flight information displays, tech-friendly holdrooms,
self-boarding at the gates plus additional technology features aimed at
improving the KCI travelers’ experience.
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Future Flexibility – The “X” shaped terminal and concourses allows for easy
expansion of future aircraft gates at four separate locations on its concourses
to accommodate KCI long term growth. The single terminal plan will also
easily accommodate changes in airline code sharing and air carrier
consolidations since all airlines will now be in one centralized terminal
operation.
Benefits of the New Single Terminal
The New Terminal concept will preserve everything Kansas City travelers love about
KCI, including curbside drop-off and pick-up, convenience, comfort and safety.
Kansas City travelers will be able to get in and out of the Airport more quickly
and in better comfort than they do today. These benefits fulfill the four primary
project strategies:
State-of-the-Art Passenger Conveniences, Satisfaction and Safety
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More close-in parking spaces
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Ability to include TSA Pre✓™
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Self-bag tagging near private and commercial vehicle curbs and garage
parking close to New Terminal will allow travelers to check their baggage
early and ‘lighten their load’
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Self-boarding at gates
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Bridges and tunnels between terminal, garage and commercial curbs
minimize pedestrian crossing at curbs and roadways
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Sheltered and conditioned curbs for all commercial vehicle travelers
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Four times the current dining and retail space and variety
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Improved Wi-Fi connections and power supply options
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Highest level of air service achieved by the New Single Terminal provides for:
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Improved potential for airline hubbing
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Flexibility to more easily accommodate changes in airline partnerships
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Increased possibilities for international and
new international arrivals hall with Global Entry
direct
flights
with
Improved Airport Operational Efficiency
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Allows for flexible gate allocation and connectivity
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Improved security screening processing for passengers and baggage
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Improved energy efficiency of airport operations
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Improved aircraft deicing activities for airlines
Improved Financial Performance of the Airport’s Operation
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Eliminate the cost of operating three terminals saves an estimated 15%
in operating costs
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Maximize security screening efficiency to minimize staffing costs
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Increased concession revenues
Meeting the City’s Environmental and Sustainability Goals
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Reuse of the existing Terminal A site vs. “greenfield” site
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100% capture of deicing fluid runoff compared to 30% toady
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Higher efficiency heating and cooling of the New Terminal
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Use of local and recycled materials
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The New Single terminal will be LEED certified
Making the New Terminal a Reality
The Study examined a number of ways to fund and finance the terminal
development program. Some of these mechanisms included:
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Passenger Facility Charges (PFC)
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Federal Airport Improvement Program Grants (AIP)
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Airport Revenue Bonds
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Airline and Tenant Fees
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Terminal Concessions
 Parking and Rental Car
The City and Aviation Department will continue to examine capital and operational
costs within the framework of financial affordability. Also they will continue to
refine the findings from the Study and explore two primary project delivery
methods that will include both traditional methods and non-traditional project
delivery methods.
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Figure 9
SITE PLAN RENDERING
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Next Steps
The next steps in the Study will include:
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Resolution Approval
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Continue Public Review Process
– Study Deliverables Review by the FAA and KCAD
– EA Public Workshops & Hearing
– Finalize Deliverables of the Program Criteria Document and Terminal Area
Master Plan
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Continue Airline Involvement
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Review and Establish Project Delivery Method
– Traditional
– Non-Traditional
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Release of a Request for Information (RFI) on delivery methods
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