Travis AFB Sustainability Study Report Final Executive Summary | Page 2

Travis AFB Military Compatibility Areas
A key recommendation to guide compatibility planning is
consideration of Travis AFB Military Compatibility Areas
(MCAs). The five MCAs discussed in the TSS are:
„ „ Safety MCA
„ „ Noise MCA
„ „ Bird / Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) MCA
„ „ Imaginary Surfaces MCA
„ „ Land MCA
The recommended strategies within the Travis AFB MCAs
are designed to accomplish the following objectives:
1 Promote an orderly transition between community and military land
uses so that land uses remain compatible
The MCAs define the geographic areas where specific TSS
issues were identified and where recommendations should
be applied. This technique ensures the recommendations are
applied to the appropriate geographic areas, and that locations
deemed not subject to a specific compatibility issue are not
adversely impacted by the actions proposed. 2 Maintain operational capabilities of Travis AFB
3 Promote an awareness of the size and scope of military training areas
to protect areas outside Travis AFB (e.g., critical air space) used for
training purposes
The geographic boundaries of the Travis AFB MCAs are
illustrated above. 4 Inform the local community of compatibility recommendations within
the designated areas that are part of this TSS
5 Protect public health, safety, and welfare
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