December 2, 1987
Mr. Carl E. Smith
Dept. of Transportation
Division of Aeronautics
1130 K Street - 4th Floor
P.O. Box 1499
Sacramento, CA 95807
Dear Mr. Smith:
In reference to you letter of November 24, 1987 concerning school sites near Watsonville Airport, I would like to make the following comments.
Almost 400 aircraft are based at Watsonville and at least 150 aircraft (visitors) arrive every week.
1. SITE A:
This location is incompatible. Runway 19 is used 85% of the time for take off and landing. Aircraft would be at full take off power close to the school. The traffic pattern passes over Site A. As does the circling approach from Localizer/NDB approach. |
2. SITE B:
No problem here.
3. SITE C:
No problem here.
4. SITE D:
Located directly under the turn from downwind to base leg to Runway 19. The most used runway.
5. SITE E:
Along side of final to Runway 8 used 7% of year,however during the summer as the fog rolls in we are forced to use Runway 26 with temporary right traffic to avoid fog. This would place aircraft on take off over the site at full power.
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6. SITE F:
Aircraft making straight in approaches to the main Runway 19 would fly directly over this site but should be high enough to make this compatible.
Our traffic is increasing regularly. We are the only airport serving all of Santa Cruz County and Northern Monterey County. I urge you to consider my recommendations.
Thank you,
original signed by
Vernon L. Ackerman
Airport Manager
City Of Watsonville
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cc: Bud Carney-Planning Dir.