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