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Airspace Analysis

Airspace Analysis Reports for the Delaware Valley Region

Two airspace conflicts Analysis studies prepared for the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) by Samis and Hamilton in 1990 and 1993 are available through the DVRPC - Office of Aviation.

Study 1 (1990):
A preliminary analysis covering 12 satellite airports in seven conflict areas, including in Western Chester County - Chester County and Bob Shannon airports, in Northwest Bucks County - Quakertown and Pennridge airports, in Western Montgomery County - Perkiomen Valley and Pottstown-Limerick airports, in Eastern Bucks County - Buehl and Mercer County airports, in Central Burlington County - South Jersey Regional, Red Lion and Flying W airports and in Western Gloucester County - the proposed Logan Township site and Philadelphia International Airport, was conducted to determine potential airspace approach conflicts. A summary description of current airspace usage patterns along with a diagnosis of potential current airspace approach conflicts are presented. Improved communication and approach navigational aid configurations are suggested which would enhance the current operating environment and provide superior approach capabilities.

Study 2 (1993):
This report is conducted with emphasis on the airspace analysis of the military facilities in the region. There are three study areas, each of which contains both military and civilian facilities. The areas with military facilities are depicted in boldface and out-of county facilities are identified in italic type:

Central Southern Bucks County
  1. Warminster NADC
  2. Willow Grove NAS
  3. Buehl (GA)
  4. Northeast Philadelphia (RA)
  5. Mercer County (COM)
  6. Wings (GA)
 Central Burlington County
  1. McGuire Air Force Base
  2. South Jersey Regional (RA)
  3. Red Lion (GA)
  4. Flying W (GA)
 Western Ocean County
  1. Lakehurst Naval Air Station
  2. Lakewood (GA)
  3. R.J. Miller (GA)

This report examines each group of air facilities, which are included in the Regional Airport System Plan (RASP). It begins with the operations at Philadelphia International, which shape the airspace use in the region. Next, the study focuses on each of the three study areas and their routes, procedures, and problems. Finally, related airport development recommendations for the region are suggested.

For more information, please contact Reiner Pelzer (rpelzer@dvrpc.org) or Roger Moog (rmoog@dvrpc.org).