SA‐5: Pinal Airpark’s Runway Protection Zone extends over a portion of Silverbell
Army Heliport.
Location:
Silverbell Army Heliport
Approximately 0.48 acres of the Runway Protection Zone for Runway 12‐30 at Pinal
Airpark extend over a portion of the Silverbell Army Heliport. If the Airpark runway
were enlarged or used by additional types of aircraft in the future, a larger Runway
Protection Zone that would affect more land on Silverbell Army Heliport could be
necessary.
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
SA‐5A: Implement DoD‐standard clear zones and accident potential zones for Pinal
Airpark. Primary Party:
If plans move forward to develop a partnership for Air Force aircraft use of Pinal
Airpark, the Airpark should coordinate with the Air Force to identify the
requirements, dimensions, and locations of DoD‐standard runway clear zones and
accident potential zones to use for planning purposes. These zones should be
mapped and included in Pinal County and Town of Marana planning documents to
promote compatible planning decisions in the future.
Partners:
Pinal County
Town of Marana
U.S. Air Force
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
Pinal Airpark
Geographic Area:
N/A
VERTICAL OBSTRUCTIONS (VO) ISSUES
VO‐1: Future power transmission line projects could pose helicopter flight hazards.
Location:
As Arizona’s power grid continues to grow to support new development and
increasing demand, new power lines will need to be installed. New utility corridor
and power line construction should be coordinated with the AZARNG to mitigate
potential impacts to helicopter flight areas, especially those where low‐level training
occurs.
Project Area
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
VO‐1A: Ensure FAR Part 77 compliance. Primary Party:
For all new, redeveloped, or rehabilitated structures (including electrical transmission
towers / lines, cellular and radio transmission towers, etc.), the reviewing / approving
entity should require proof from the developer of compliance with FAR Part 77 height
limit requirements to minimize vertical obstructions. As part of the FAR Part 77
review, the developments and structures should be determined as compatible with
and not pose a safety hazard to air operations in the region.
Strategy Type:
150
Power and utility providers
Geographic Area:
Timeframe:
FMR Airspace Protection
MCA; Helicopter TFTA
MCA; Rittenhouse
Overflight MCA, Picacho
Peak Stagefield Airfield
Obstructions MCA, SBAH
Airfield Obstructions
MCA
Implementation Plan