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AIRPORT MASTER PLAN <br />construction of a Federal Inspection Station(FIS)to allow processing of <br />international flights/passengers. The development of similar facilities at other <br />airports in the recent past have cost between $4 and $5 million dollars. <br />As part of this master plan study, efforts were made to determine if a measurable <br />demand for a CBP FIS at the San Marcos Regional Airport exists. Based on available <br />data, no clear demand driver was identified. While it is assumed that international <br />visitors to the San Marcos outlet malls may use a CBP FIS located at the San Marcos <br />Regional Airport, no available data shows a link to a demand for the facility. <br />Consequently, the future location for a US CBP FIS facility will be considered as part <br />of the alternatives analysis, but the facility should only be developed when a clear <br />demand driver has been established. <br />The primary utility need identified as part of this facility requirements analysis is <br />the need for fiber to tenants along Airport Drive. Additionally, utility access will also <br />be necessary to support development along TX-21. This will be a considerations in <br />the alternatives chapter. Utility improvements along TX-21 are currently in the City <br />of San Marcos Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the near future. <br />Based on the terminal area/landside requirements analysis, the following <br />development objectives have been established for the HYI alternatives <br />development process. <br /> A significant amount of additional box hangar space is expected to be <br />needed. This will include larger hangars with bigger doors that can <br />accommodate larger aircraft. <br /> A smaller amount of additional T-hangar space will be needed. <br /> Portions of the existing main ramp should be closed to reduce pavement <br />that must be maintained. Portions of the ramp that are not closed will need <br />to be rehabilitated as necessary. <br /> Additional vehicle parking spaces need to be added in key areas to meet <br />existing demand. <br />Facility Requirements Chapter Page 68 of 70 <br />October 2020 <br /> <br />