b'46 SAN FUELING airlines with substantial resources and long-term investment opportunities. We do not anticipate this being a big issue. The airport has allotted $3.5 million in its capital program for inspection over the course of the entire fuel program. We consider this a tenant project, says Shafer-Payne, noting that the airport charges only a fuel flowage fee, which provides a very small revenue stream.Good News on the Environmental FrontThe project team was pleasantly surprised by the process to secure the required environmental approvals for the hydrant fuel system. Because SAN is located in a coastal zone, the airport has to submit all projects to the California Coastal Commission. For this project, they actually gave us an exemption because the work was not going to involve a height or visual issues, Shafer-Payne notes. In fact, under the California Environmental Quality Act, theEnabling projects included installation of an isolation valve vault. project is considered a benefit to the environment because it is removing fuel trucks from the airfield. All in all, this was one ofSystem Management the easier projects to get approved, Shafer-Payne remarks.Menzies Aviation manages the day-to-day operations of the newCurrently, the airports fixed base operator, Signature Aviation,hydrant fueling system and fuel storage facility for SAN Fuel. They offers sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to general aviation aircraft.basically run the fueling operation, but keep me informed of any However, if airlines or private companies want to utilize SAF inoperational issues, whether routine or more significant, ensuring the future, the new fuel distribution system could be used for thatseamless communication and oversight on behalf of the consortium, purpose, she adds. Flores says. If any operational issues arise, such as equipment not performing as expected, the operators promptly notify me, and I coordinate with the appropriate parties to ensure timely resolution.Shafer-Payne describes the airports relationship with the consortium as seamless. We communicate with them several times a week, and keep them informed of the status Monitor In & Between Spaces. of those projects that may affect the airlines fuel operations, she says. And if they have Protect What Matters. an issue with anything, they are encouraged to let us know. This new hydrant fueling Enforce rules, improve security, andsystem is certainly a complicated project, but investigate damage claims using ouronce we are finished, I am confident that all of Parking Guidance System with Parkour stakeholders will be very pleased.Surveillance. View HD video inAlthough the new hydrant system only has been in place since June, Shafer-Payne real-time or store it up to 90already has received positive feedback from days. Reach out to learn British Airways. They have a twice daily flight more about saving time to London. In the past, it would take four and reducing risk. fuel trucks to fuel the jumbo aircraft they use for that long flight. Our new hydrant system considerably reduces the fueling time,she reports.Looking out the window at the airfield, Shafer-Payne sees fewer fuel trucks scurrying around gates 48 to 51. In the future, as more gates get this hydrant system, we wonthave to continually ask airlines to reposition their ground support equipment, as is the case now, she adds. That will benefit tkhsecurity.com/US everyone. September 2025AirportImprovement.com'