b'70 APFOPERATIONSSometimes, terrain is the primary challenge. For instance, HughesIn addition, the Authority is in the conceptual stages of tested flight procedures at Eagle County Airport in Colorado todeveloping adjustments to departure flight procedures. Multiple provide safe all-weather access day or night. Hospital heliportsstrategies are being considered, including higher-faster, which and air ambulance operators also contract the company.would have southbound and eastbound aircraft pass directly Rozansky reports that the flight tests conducted at APF validatedover Naples Bay. If the Authority wants to pursue that possibility, the design work that Hughes performed. Moreover, input from alldetailed plans will need to be approved by Fort Myers Terminal stakeholders was submitted to the FAA, and publication of theRadar Approach Control at Southwest Florida International (RSW) modified arrival procedures are on track for early October 2025. Air Traffic Control before the FAA approval process is initiated. Zachary Burch, senior manager of Communications/CommunityAccording to Baur, engaging a proven, FAA-authorized provider Engagement for the Naples Airport Authority, notes that revisedlike Hughes represents a smart and efficient industry-government flight procedures will accomplish more than reducing noise forpartnershipand a practical way to help ease the FAAs workload. airport neighbors. The project will help to standardize flow andThis process has evolved, he adds. This is how forward-thinking develop new procedures for some of the runway ends to replaceorganizations are getting things done today.older circling approaches, explains Burch. Straight-in proceduresOther airports that have also taken this accelerated approach with lateral and vertical guidance to each runway will enhanceinclude Lakeland Linder International (where Hughes and safety and all-weather day-night accessibility to the airport. InEnvironmental Science Associates served in similar capacities as they short, the proposed arrival procedures will reduce noise and fueldid at APF), Chicago OHare International, King County International consumption while elevating accessibility and safety. - Boeing Field, San Bernardino International, Ted Stevens Anchorage International and Merrill Field, which is also in Anchorage. Next UpMore work remains for the Naples Airport Authority. Once the newRules of Thumbarrival procedures are approved and published, staff will deployStakeholders in the APF project offer pointers for other airportsnoise monitors to keep tabs on the new approaches. to consider. 18 thAnnualAIRPORTSGOING GREEN NOVEMBER 2-4, 2025 | TAMPA, FLPresented in Partnership withRegister NowAAAE.ORG/GREENJoin us for the 18 thAnnual Airports Going GreenConference,agloballyrecognized event that brings together aviations brightest minds, boldest innovators, and most passionate sustainability leaders from top airports, airlines, and government agencies.For sponsor and exhibit opportunities,visit AAAE.ORG/GREENSeptember 2025AirportImprovement.com'