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AC 150/5300-4B 6/24/75 6. FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS. a. A factor for future consideration in the utility -type airport is the probable requirement to operate during periods when the weather is below minimums authorized for visual flight rules (VFR). These minimums, concisely stated, are a 1,000-foot ceiling (from ground to base of clouds) and visibility of 3 miles. Normally, the requirement for this capability is highest among airplanes used for business and air taxi purposes. b. The criteria contained in this publication provide the potential capability for achieving an instrument approach procedure with visibility minimums greater than 3/4 of a mile. Navigational aids, such as very high frequency omnidirectional radio ranges (VOR) or nondirectional radio beacons (NDB) are needed in order to take advantage of this potential. Advisory Circular 150/5300-2, Airport Design Standards - Site Requirements for Terminal Navi- gational Facilities, describes in general terms the land area, grading requirements, and operational clearances desired for air navigational aids (NAVAID) and air traffic control (ATC) facilities. c. Where it is desired to accommodate airplanes of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight, pure jet airplanes, and/or landing visibility minimums of 3/4 of a mile or lower, the design criteria contained in Advisory Circular 150/5300-6, Airport Design Standards, General Aviation Airports, Basic and General Transport, should be followed. d. The design criteria contained in Advisory Circular 150/5300-6 should also be considered if the ultimate development plans include expansion of the airport to accommodate basic or general transport airplanes. Failure to consider these criteria during an initial development may lead to the additional expenses of reconstructing or relocating facilities in the future. 7. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS. Assuming that it is properly planned and designed, the utility airport should become an asset to the community from both an aesthetic and an economic viewpoint. Airplane operations should be a matter of positive interest to local residents. Fortu- nately, the noise level generated by airplanes in the utility category generally does not present any conflict to activities in the community. Nevertheless, it is a factor that must be considered in the develop- ment of compatible land use zoning near the airport. Efforts to inform local residents of the value of the airport should be made as early in the development process as possible. Page 4 Chap 2 Par 6 •