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Terminal Design
Some thoughts from Mark Day (LEX)…
Expansions are greatly limited based on the initial configuration.
Similar comments to planning must be considered as these are long term investments based on short term airline commitments.
Are concessions and business development considered?
Terminal Design Objectives
Walking distances Aesthetic design Services Security Cost effectiveness
Terminal Functions
Surface access Road-terminal
Passenger processing Ticket counters Baggage claim
Flight interface Gates Services
Access Interface
Curb-front Enplaning (Departures) Deplaning (Arrivals)
Parking Long term Short term
Roadways Access Circulation
Passenger FlowArriving Pax/Visitors
Originating Pax
Enplaning Pax
Outbound Pax
Departing Pax/Visitors
Terminating Pax
Deplaning Pax
Inbound PaxThrough Pax
Connecting Pax
Passenger Processing
Ticket counters Ticketing Baggage handling Airline offices
Services Retail Concessions
Lobbies Baggage claim Airline offices
Flight Interface
Security Departure lounges Corridors Gates
Terminal Design Concepts
Linear Central Central – Finger/Pier
Central – Pier Satellite Central - Remote Satellite
Terminal Design Concepts (cont’d)
Transporter
Remote-CentralUnit Terminals (LAX)
Compact Modular
Linear Terminal
Short walking distances from cars Easy passenger orientation Long curb lengths Low costs Simple baggage devices Easy separation between arrivals and
departures
Duplication of services Long walking distance for transfers Limited expansion options
Pros Cons
Linear Central
Compact Modular Terminal
Less space Short walking distances More curb lengths
Confusing to passengers Long walking distance for transfers Extensive flight information systems
Pros Cons
Paris, Charles Degaulle
Pier/Finger Terminal
Centralization of services Fewer employees Best security option Simple flight information systems
Insufficient curb length Long walking distances Limited expansion options Limited aircraft maneuvaribility
Pros Cons
Pier/Finger Terminal
Remote/Central Terminal
Centralization of airline activities Good expansion options Good passenger orientation Simple information systems Good for security control
Long walking distances People moving systems Small curbside Limited expansion for main terminal
Pros Cons
Remote/Central Terminal
Atlanta
Transporter Terminal
Good for small airports Easy passenger orientation Short walking distances Possible separation between arrivals
and departures
High costs Large connecting times Limited expansion options Insufficient curbside
Pros Cons
Dulles
Vertical Distribution (1/2)
One level Simplicity Passenger flow Curbside Small airport (Mexico City) Passenger separation in terminal
Vertical Distribution (2/2)
Two-level Arrival/departure separation Double curbside Larger airports Passenger separation in concourse