Title
Aviation Department Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
Description
This report summarizes the Aviation Department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-29 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. The focus of the CIP is on airport safety and security, customer service and asset preservation projects.
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Report
Summary
The proposed FY 2025-29 Five-Year Aviation CIP includes 104 projects and totals $2.4 billion. The total CIP program, including the current FY 2023-24 estimate, is $3.46 billion. The program includes projects for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT). The CIP has been analyzed to align with the financial resources available.
The major projects at PHX include:
- Taxiway Uniform (Taxiway U).
- Terminal 3, North 2 (T3 N2) Concourse which includes a passenger connector between Terminal 3 and 4.
- Terminal 3 (T3) Processor Improvement.
- C-Point Cargo Site Relocation.
- West Air Cargo - Building C Modifications.
- Terminal 4 (T4) Infrastructure - Vertical and Horizontal Transportation Modernization.
- T4 Infrastructure Modernization - Central Plant.
Taxiway Uniform
This project scope includes construction of the new crossfield Taxiway U and enabling work that will relocate and/or modify existing facilities and infrastructure impacted by the project. The construction of the a new crossfield taxiway is a major airfield project necessary to improve aircraft movement between the north and south sides of the airport. The main enabling elements of the project include modifications to the existing City owned Facilities and Services Complex, Air Cargo apron and building modifications, modifications to the sections of the existing roadway impacted by Taxiway U, utility modifications as well as modifications to aprons impacted by Taxiway U. The project scope also includes grading, drainage, striping, lighting, electrical and signage improvements. The estimated total project cost of Taxiway U is $288 million, of which $81.7 million is budgeted in the FY 2025-29 Five-Year Aviation CIP.
Terminal 3 North 2 Concourse which includes T3/T4 Passenger Connector
This terminal project is a necessary expansion of Terminal 3 and includes six new gates. The T3 N2 project is comprised of multiple project components which include a new concourse, apron and T3/T4 passenger connector along with other terminal processor improvements. The new concourse will allow for additional and newer facilities to enhance customer service and support long-term airline activity. The estimated total project cost of T3 N2 is $610.5 million, of which $262.2 million is budgeted in the FY 2025-29 Five-Year Aviation CIP.
T3 Processor Improvement
This project is part of the expansion of Terminal 3. The addition of a new concourse requires improvements to the processor within the check-in area, baggage handling and security checkpoint to accommodate additional travelers. These improvements are intended to expedite this critical process and reduce passenger queue times at Terminal 3. The estimated total project cost of T3 Processor Improvement is $53.7 million, of which $48.5 million is budgeted in the FY 2025-29 Aviation CIP.
C-Point Cargo Site Relocation
This project scope involves the demolition of an existing on-airfield American Airlines cargo handling facility (C-Point) and relocating it within the West Air Cargo facility. The project is necessary to complete the T3 N2 Concourse project listed above and includes moving an airfield access gate and improving the airfield for an on-airfield bus route. The estimated total project cost of C-Point Cargo Site Relocation and enabling work is $52.4 million, of which $5.5 million is budgeted in the FY 2025-29 Five-Year Aviation CIP.
West Air Cargo - Building C Modifications
This project involves the air cargo facility modifications needed to enable the construction of Taxiway U on the west side of the airport. The enabling work includes relocation of American Airlines from Building C to Building A, relocation of four tenants from Cargo Building A to the old Terminal 2 Explosive Detection System building, partial demolition of Building C and miscellaneous site improvements. The estimated total project cost of the West Air Cargo - Building C Modifications is $23.4 million, of which $5.5 million is budgeted in the FY 2025-29 Five-Year Aviation CIP.
T4 Infrastructure - Vertical and Horizontal Transportation Modernization
This project is being completed in two phases and entails the replacement of numerous elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Terminal 4 that are approaching the end of their useful life. The estimated total project cost of T4 Infrastructure - Vertical and Horizontal Transportation Moderation is $90 million, of which $19.5 million is budgeted in the FY 2025-29 Five-Year Aviation CIP.
T4 Infrastructure Modernization - Central Plant
This project entails the replacement of critical equipment associated with the air distribution system within Terminal 4 that is approaching the end of its useful life. The key components of this project include upgrades to the air distribution system, chillers, chilled water lines, air handler and fan coil units, and duct sealing. The estimated total project cost of T4 Infrastructure Modernization - Central Plant is $139 million, of which $112.5 million is budgeted in the FY 2025-29 Five-Year Aviation CIP.
The key project in DVT's CIP is the DVT Taxiway Connector project, including connectors C4-C10. This includes the demolishing of existing connectors, and the reconfiguration and reconstruction of connectors to conform to FAA design standards. The estimated total project cost of DVT Taxiway Connectors C4-C10 is $20.9 million, of which $15.3 million is budgeted in the FY 2025-29 Five-Year Aviation CIP.
The key project in GYR's CIP is GYR New Apron Construction. Most of the existing apron at GYR is leased and there are limited areas that critical design aircraft can utilize. The project's scope includes design and construction of a new apron and taxiway connector (approximately 20,000 square yards of asphalt pavement) as well as grading, drainage, striping, signage, area lighting and the relocation of ground monitoring wells. The estimated total project cost of GYR New Apron Construction is $39.7 million, of which $39.6 million is budgeted in the FY 2025-29 Five-Year Aviation CIP.
Financial Impact
The Aviation Department has sufficient financial resources available to fund the proposed FY 2024-29 Six-Year CIP budget, which totals $3.46 billion. The financial resources planned for this project include $1.45 billion of Federal and State Grants, $935 million of Bonds, $687 million of Aviation Revenues and $385 million in Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) and Customer Facility Charges (CFCs).
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 2485 E. Buckeye Road;
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, 702 W. Deer Valley Road;
Phoenix Goodyear Airport, 1658 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Ariz.
Council Districts: 1, 8 and Out of City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation Department.