Abstract: In the early phases of planning an airport, the evaluation of the number of aircraft gates required is one of the first steps to be taken. This paper presents an analytical methodology to evaluate the gate position requirement ...

Abstract: The introduction of a new generation of wide-bodied, double-decked aircraft known as new large aircraft is expected to have a heavy impact on the design and operation of the baggage claim area. This paper discusses an ...

Abstract: This paper uses a novel analysis to define the optimal configuration of airport passenger buildings for travelers. The approach explicitly recognizes two significant practical facts omitted in previous work—(1) the importance ...