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and using the full runway length could achieve or gain higher altitude and possibly avoid flying over Alameda. This is an option that the NFRG may wish to consider for further evaluation. Status: Af the planning meeting on 5/13/2008, an Alameda represenfafive requested that the Port of Oakland provide any information that may come available in regards to decisions about increased use of Runway 33. A determination maybe required at some fufure dafe regarding the Port's desire to resfore Taxiway Papa as an extension of Runway 33, S/ection D. Options Not Deemed Appropriate for Further Consideration ~`I. Close Runway 09L at Night f The preferential runway use program assigns Runway 09R as the preferred runway. The preferential runway use program, along with the Quiet Hours ~ Program, has been incorporated into the noise abatement program for the North ~ Field and this proc„~ram has provided an effective alternative.. ~,~~ ~„--~,.,,,.-~,,,,> , ~ . 2. Elimin to Current Quiet Hours Program The NFRG membership has elected to achieve and maintain a balance between Alameda and San Leandro through enhancements to the original Quiet Hours Program developed with Alameda representatives. Continuous aircraft flight track monitoring, pilot education and notice to aircraft owners who deviate from the program is ongoing. Consequently there is no further need to assess this option. 3. Close North Field at Night Although this concept was considered and discussed among stakeholders it has been deemed inappropriate for further study due to a number of safety considerations, legal grid regulatory factors. The concept could present safety issues related to mixing small and large aircraft and would burden the aircraft operator with fuel costs and time delays. The preferential runway use program, along with the Quiet Hours Program, has been incorporated into the noise abatement program for the North Field and this program has provided an effective ~~~--~-~`-"`~ ~---~ alternative. 4. Runway Use Priority Based on Aircraft Flight Direction This concept was associated with the assignment of runways for aircraft departures based upon the direction of flight or destination.. Aircraft departing northbound or westbound would be assigned Runways 27R/L and those departing east or southeast would be assigned Runway 9R/L. Aircraft are usually assigned runways by wind direction and pilots can request the runway of choice. At night, there is a good balance between east and west direction departures. This activity is monitored and reported to stakeholders on a routine basis. 5. Equalize Quiet Hours Departures Between San Leandro and Alameda This concept was a suggestion to designate departure direction at specified intervals, whether it is on weekly or monthly schedules, in a manner to assure an equal balance of aircraft flights over the two communities. FAA air traffic controllers and pilots believe this concept would be too confusing and wind conditions will primarily dictate the direction of flight operations for safety reasons. NFRG Options Review 2008-doc Rev. 6/3/2008 Page 5 of 7