PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
MEETING
Terminal
Replacement
Project
December 2022
MERCED YOSEMITE
REGIONAL AIRPORT (MCE)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Existing Conditions
• 1940s‐era building
• Too small to accommodate current needs
• Insufficient office space
• TSA screening checkpoint in lobby
• New terminal is needed to support existing
demand:
• New hold room with restrooms
• Dedicated TSA screening area and offices
• Additional airline and airport administration
offices
• Federal funds are available (CARES Act)
Project Goals
Support Existing Aviation Needs
• Provide dedicated TSA facilities
• Upgrade/improve airside services
• Provide additional space for staff and
administration
• Update passenger holding areas
• Provide a more energy‐efficient, sustainable facility • Enhance passenger experience
Create a "right‐sized" facility for MCE!
SITE PLAN
SITE PLAN
TERMINAL BUILDING
PARKING
ABANDONED GA TERMINAL
(TO BE REMOVED)
STAGING AREA 1
PROPOSED TERMINAL
BUILDING FOOTPRINT
STAGING AREA 2
HANGAR BBQ
RESTAURANT (TO
BE REMOVED)
AREA OF POTENTIAL EFFECT
EXISTING TERMINAL
BUILDING (WILL
REMAIN IN
AVIATION USE)
EXCLUDED FROM APE
ACCESS ROUTE
ELECTRICAL ALT 2
ELECTRICAL ALT 1
ELECTRICAL VAULT BUILDING
TAXIWAY G TAXILANE
TERMINAL BUILDING
FLOOR PLAN
ELECT. MECH.
MECHANICAL
YARD
TRASH TSA
CHECKPOINT
TELECOM
ENTRANCE
VESTIBULE QUEUING
HOLDROOM
PRE‐SECURE SINGLE USER RESTROOMS
POST‐SECURE SINGLE USER RESTROOMS
CONF.OFFICE
OFFICE
OFFICE
BREAK
ROOM
TICKETING
OUTBOUND
BAGGAGE
LACTATION ROOM
INBOUND
BAGGAGE
RAC
CONCESSIONS
CONCESSIONS
ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE VESTIBULE
CIRCULATION
RENDERING 1 ‐ arch
Existing ‐ Bird’s eye looking north
RENDERING 2 ‐ arch
Proposed ‐ Bird’s eye looking north
Existing ‐ Bird’s eye looking west
RENDERING 3 ‐ arch
Proposed ‐ Bird’s eye looking west
Existing – looking northeast
Proposed – looking northeast
Existing – looking southeast
Proposed – looking southeast
Existing – ground level looking northwest
Proposed – ground level looking northwest
Existing – ground level looking southeast
Proposed – ground level looking southeast
ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPLIANCE
Environmental Compliance
NEPA Compliance – FAA is Lead Agency
• Federal approvals and funding
• Proposed Categorical Exclusion – 2023
CEQA Compliance – City is Lead Agency
• Local approvals and matching funds
• Proposed Initial Study ‐ 2023
Transparency, outreach, and public involvement
are critical!
Environmental Considerations
Full complement of Environmental Analyses
• No significant natural resource effects
• Previously disturbed area
• No capacity enhancements
• No off‐site effects (within airport boundaries)
• Historic and Cultural Resources
• Current Terminal ‐ eligible for National Register of
Historic Places (NRHP)
• Structure to remain for reuse
• Outreach to Native American Tribes is underway
Thank you!