detailed airstrip site selection checklist
Site Location
- Identify population centers within 20 miles of potential airstrip site
- Consider potential demand for air travel from nearby communities
- Check distance to nearest major roadways (highways, freeways)
- Assess road conditions and ease of access for emergency vehicles
- Determine proximity to water sources for irrigation and firefighting
- Check availability of electricity for runway lights and other facilities
- Evaluate flatness and stability of terrain for runway construction
- Consider drainage patterns and potential for flooding or erosion
- Conduct environmental impact assessment to identify potential issues
- Consider wildlife habitats, wetlands, and other sensitive areas
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