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PARr IV PR:mJ::'r HARRAT.lVE San Marcos Municipal Airport occupies an important place in the Central Texas system of airports. It I S prime location, at the midpoint between San Antonio and Austin, makes it uniquely situated to absorb an increasing share of general aviation activity in the region. In 1986, a full Instrument Landing System (ILS) was installed on the approach to Runway 12. ~. recently updated Airport Master Plan shows that the aircraft activity at San Marcx>s Municipal Airport is forecast to increase from the current 75,000 annual operations in 1987 to approximately 219,621 by the year 2005. In view of the Airport's geographic location and the increased level of activity projected for the airport, a major program of aviation facility preservation and improvement focusing on the reconstruction of existing runways and taxiways has been ongoing during the past five years ¡ focusing upon the FAA-funded reconstruction of Runway 12-30, the construction of parallel taxiways, and the installation of precision instrument approach capabilities to Runway 12. With the irrminent canpletion of this runway improvement, the City of San Marcx>s is now focusing upon and seeking FAA participation in the restoration/reconstruction and lighting of Runway 08-26, (the longest runway at San Marcx>s Municipal Airport), and the taXiways linking this runway to the aircraft parking apron. This runway is particularly utilized by larger turboprop and jet aircraft, because its 6,300' length penni ts a greater margin of safety to be attained by these aircraft. These improvements are listed below in priority order and are the principal i tens of this application for federal funds: 1.- 2. Reconstruct Existing Runway 08-26 (Approximately 5,380') New M.I.R.L., R.E.I.L. for Reconstructed Runway 08-26, and Non Lighted Supplemental Wind Cones 3. Reconstruct Existing Taxiway" A" 4. Reconstruct Existing Taxiway "Bn Item )1I'IIIIher 1 - Reca1st:zuctia1 of Bxist:inq Runway 3-26 was originally identified in the Master Plan Update as a seal coating; however, recent winters have cause rapid deterioration to the runway surface which requires :inmediate attention to permit cx>ntinued use. This runway is located adjacent to the parking apron, tenni.nal area, and aviation side facilities, is the longest runway (6,300') at San Marcos Municipal Airport, and is extensively utilized by jet aircraft during favorable wind cx>ndi tions . Based upon a preliminary assessment of the runway condition, the seal coating identified in the Master Plan Update will be insufficient to properly ensure continued use of this important runway. Full