The CZs for the existing landing lanes are entirely within Picacho Peak Stagefield’s
boundary. The majority of the APZs are outside the fenced portion around the landing
lanes but are contained within the footprint of the installation. They do extend roughly
50 feet past the southern boundary and less than ten feet past the northern boundary.
Figure 5‐15 illustrates the CZs and APZs and an estimation of future safety zones based
on the addition of four new landing lanes. If the landing lanes are constructed, the safety
zones would need to be developed based on the actual location and dimensions of the
landing lanes.
The AZARNG should coordinate any expansion or new development at Picacho Peak
Stagefield with Pinal County and the City of Eloy to identify any potential impacts
resulting from additional operations and planned future community development.
Issue:
LU‐6
Concern exists with the planned railroad
classification / switchyard construction near
Silverbell Army Heliport.
AZARNG Site:
Picacho Peak
Stagefield
Union Pacific Railroad has identified plans to
construct a new railroad classification /
switchyard near Picacho Peak that would include
hazardous cargo transfer capabilities. The
railroad hazardous cargo transfer operations have
the potential to impact flight training around this
proposed facility and create safety concerns for
pilots operating in the area.
Compatibility Assessment
The Union Pacific Railroad has identified plans to Pinal County to construct a new railroad
classification / switchyard in southern Pinal County approximately mid‐way between
Phoenix and Tucson. The proposed rail yard would be located along Interstate 10 just to
the east of Picacho Peak State Park. The proposed site is also than 10 miles east of
Picacho Peak Stagefield and less than 10 miles north of SBAH. The land where the
switchyard is proposed is currently managed by the Arizona State Land Department
(ASLD). Figure 5‐16 shows a map of the proposed location.
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Compatibility Assessment