Agency: Transportation Line Item: Aeronautics Function The Division of Aeronautics is responsible for overseeing aviation issues in Utah and works closely with airport sponsors and managers to ensure that each airport functions as an integral part of the statewide transportation system. The Division is divided into five separate functions:
- Administration
- Airport Construction
- Flight Operations
- Aid to Local Airports
- Civil Air Patrol
Revenue for the Division of Aeronautics is from four sources: Aviation Fuel Taxes, Aircraft Rental Rates, Aircraft Registration Fees, and Federal Grants. Statutory Authority The Utah Department of Transportation is governed by the Transportation Code, Title 72 of the Utah Code. - UCA 72-10 is known as the 'Uniform Aeronautical Regulatory Act'.
Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | General Fund, One-time | $0 | $0 | $1,000,000 | $0 | $0 | | Federal Funds | $44,141,100 | $68,530,200 | $34,483,000 | $39,988,200 | $20,000,000 | | Dedicated Credits Revenue | $880,100 | $474,100 | $452,700 | $405,800 | $383,600 | | TFR - Aeronautics Fund | $9,107,600 | $7,460,300 | $7,071,600 | $7,282,300 | $6,904,800 | | Transfers - Within Agency | $100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | | Lapsing Balance | ($584,700) | ($679,200) | ($910,000) | ($1,669,700) | $0 | | Total | $53,544,200 | $75,785,400 | $42,097,300 | $46,006,600 | $27,288,400 |
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| | Programs: | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | Administration | $502,700 | $511,900 | $1,679,700 | $553,800 | $493,400 | | Airport Construction | $48,366,300 | $71,214,700 | $36,881,000 | $41,281,100 | $23,536,100 | | Civil Air Patrol | $74,900 | $74,900 | $74,700 | $75,000 | $75,000 | | Aid to Local Airports | $3,466,400 | $2,837,100 | $2,409,900 | $2,627,100 | $2,240,000 | | Airplane Operations | $1,133,900 | $1,146,800 | $1,052,000 | $1,469,600 | $943,900 | | Total | $53,544,200 | $75,785,400 | $42,097,300 | $46,006,600 | $27,288,400 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | Personnel Services | $1,005,700 | $1,101,500 | $1,147,800 | $1,006,100 | $1,034,100 | | In-state Travel | $45,600 | $46,400 | $48,700 | $29,700 | $48,700 | | Out-of-state Travel | $16,600 | $8,600 | $12,200 | $7,100 | $12,200 | | Current Expense | $666,400 | $740,600 | $616,300 | $494,200 | $592,100 | | DP Current Expense | $2,300 | $2,200 | $151,900 | $52,300 | $300 | | Capital Outlay | $2,743,100 | $2,855,800 | $2,569,100 | $2,037,700 | $3,361,000 | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $49,064,500 | $71,030,300 | $37,551,300 | $42,379,500 | $22,240,000 | | Total | $53,544,200 | $75,785,400 | $42,097,300 | $46,006,600 | $27,288,400 |
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Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | Budgeted FTE | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Administration Function The Administration function of the Division of Aeronautics is responsible for the Utah Continuous Airport System Plan, and coordination with both local airport sponsors and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Administration operates with the services of a director, aeronautical planner, pavement maintenance engineer and a support services coordinator. The Division owns three VOR/DME navigation stations, one NDB navigation station and four AWOS weather stations. In addition, Administration publishes the Utah Aeronautical Chart with an airport directory, conducts joint planning conferences with airport sponsors, provides local schools and civic organizations with tours of the state hanger, and supports FAA safety seminars. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | General Fund, One-time | $0 | $0 | $1,000,000 | $0 | $0 | | Dedicated Credits Revenue | $452,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | | TFR - Aeronautics Fund | $0 | $474,000 | $489,400 | $487,700 | $493,400 | | Transfers - Within Agency | $50,200 | $37,900 | $190,300 | $66,100 | $0 | | Total | $502,700 | $511,900 | $1,679,700 | $553,800 | $493,400 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | Personnel Services | $365,500 | $395,600 | $414,200 | $408,500 | $413,500 | | In-state Travel | $21,800 | $15,400 | $23,500 | $25,300 | $23,500 | | Out-of-state Travel | $3,200 | $2,900 | $3,600 | $2,600 | $3,600 | | Current Expense | $98,300 | $96,400 | $83,000 | $68,400 | $52,500 | | DP Current Expense | $800 | $1,600 | $150,800 | $49,000 | $300 | | Capital Outlay | $13,100 | $0 | $4,600 | $0 | $0 | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $0 | $0 | $1,000,000 | $0 | $0 | | Total | $502,700 | $511,900 | $1,679,700 | $553,800 | $493,400 |
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| | Other Indicators | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | Budgeted FTE | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Airport Construction Function Each public-use airport sponsor is required to provide the Division of Aeronautics with an updated Capital Improvement Plan to bring its airport in compliance with current FAA standards. To assist airport sponsors the FAA and the Division of Aeronautics offer financial grants. Thirty-four of Utah's public use airports are eligible for both state and federal grants. The remaining eleven airports are eligible for state grants only. Projects requesting financial assistance are first prioritized and subjected to the Project Selection Process. The Division's Pavement Engineer and Aeronautical Planner provide oversight of state funded construction projects. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | Federal Funds | $44,141,100 | $68,530,200 | $34,483,000 | $39,988,200 | $20,000,000 | | TFR - Aeronautics Fund | $5,059,700 | $3,536,100 | $3,536,100 | $3,536,100 | $3,536,100 | | Transfers - Within Agency | ($249,800) | ($172,400) | ($228,100) | ($573,500) | $0 | | Lapsing Balance | ($584,700) | ($679,200) | ($910,000) | ($1,669,700) | $0 | | Total | $48,366,300 | $71,214,700 | $36,881,000 | $41,281,100 | $23,536,100 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | Current Expense | $65,700 | $165,700 | $175,100 | $104,000 | $175,100 | | Capital Outlay | $2,702,500 | $2,855,800 | $2,564,500 | $1,424,700 | $3,361,000 | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $45,598,100 | $68,193,200 | $34,141,400 | $39,752,400 | $20,000,000 | | Total | $48,366,300 | $71,214,700 | $36,881,000 | $41,281,100 | $23,536,100 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Civil Air Patrol Function Under the direction of the Division of Aeronautics, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) participates in search and rescue missions and provides other emergency services for the State of Utah. There is a signed memorandum of understanding between the DOT and Civil Air Patrol for CAP services. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2007
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Approp | | TFR - Aeronautics Fund | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | | Transfers - Within Agency | ($100) | ($100) | ($300) | $0 | $0 | | Total | $74,900 | $74,900 | $74,700 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2007
Actual | 2008
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Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | Current Expense | $73,400 | $74,300 | $73,600 | $71,700 | $75,000 | | DP Current Expense | $1,500 | $600 | $1,100 | $3,300 | $0 | | Total | $74,900 | $74,900 | $74,700 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Aid to Local Airports Function This program is responsible for disbursing aviation fuel tax to airports where fuel is sold. Revenue supporting the Division is from a per-gallon fuel tax imposed on all civil aviation fuel sold within the state. General aviation users are taxed at a rate of 9 cents per gallon and commercial airlines are taxed at 4 cents per gallon. Three cents per gallon is then returned to the airport where the fuel is sold for the maintenance, operations and improvement of that airport. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2007
Actual | 2008
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Actual | 2011
Approp | | TFR - Aeronautics Fund | $3,466,400 | $2,837,100 | $2,409,900 | $2,627,100 | $2,240,000 | | Total | $3,466,400 | $2,837,100 | $2,409,900 | $2,627,100 | $2,240,000 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2007
Actual | 2008
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Actual | 2011
Approp | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $3,466,400 | $2,837,100 | $2,409,900 | $2,627,100 | $2,240,000 | | Total | $3,466,400 | $2,837,100 | $2,409,900 | $2,627,100 | $2,240,000 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Airplane Operations Function The Division operates three aircraft for the transportation of elected officials and state employees on official business. The division is also responsible for maintaining four aircraft operated by other Utah agencies (Dept. of Public Safety and Dept. of Natural Resources). Aircraft are maintained on strict schedules approved by the FAA and on an as needed basis. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2007
Actual | 2008
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Actual | 2011
Approp | | Dedicated Credits Revenue | $427,600 | $474,100 | $452,700 | $405,800 | $383,600 | | TFR - Aeronautics Fund | $506,500 | $538,100 | $561,200 | $556,400 | $560,300 | | Transfers - Within Agency | $199,800 | $134,600 | $38,100 | $507,400 | $0 | | Total | $1,133,900 | $1,146,800 | $1,052,000 | $1,469,600 | $943,900 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | Personnel Services | $640,200 | $705,900 | $733,600 | $597,600 | $620,600 | | In-state Travel | $23,800 | $31,000 | $25,200 | $4,400 | $25,200 | | Out-of-state Travel | $13,400 | $5,700 | $8,600 | $4,500 | $8,600 | | Current Expense | $429,000 | $404,200 | $284,600 | $250,100 | $289,500 | | Capital Outlay | $27,500 | $0 | $0 | $613,000 | $0 | | Total | $1,133,900 | $1,146,800 | $1,052,000 | $1,469,600 | $943,900 |
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Actual | 2008
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Actual | 2010
Actual | 2011
Approp | | Budgeted FTE | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
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