Terminal Design Some thoughts from Mark Day LEX

Terminal Design

Some thoughts from Mark Day (LEX)… l l l 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 w Walking distances w Aesthetic design w Services w Security w Cost effectiveness

Terminal Functions w Surface access l Road-terminal w Passenger processing l l Ticket counters Baggage claim w Flight interface l l Gates Services

Access Interface w Curb-front l l Enplaning (Departures) Deplaning (Arrivals) w Parking l l Long term Short term w Roadways l l Access Circulation

Passenger Flow Arriving Pax/Visitors Departing Pax/Visitors Originating Pax Terminating Pax Enplaning Pax Connecting Pax Deplaning Pax Outbound Pax Through Pax Inbound Pax

Passenger Processing w Ticket counters l l l Ticketing Baggage handling Airline offices w Services l l Retail Concessions w Lobbies w Baggage claim w Airline offices

Flight Interface w Security w Departure lounges w Corridors w Gates

Terminal Design Concepts Linear Central – Pier Satellite Central – Finger/Pier Central - Remote Satellite

Terminal Design Concepts (cont’d) Transporter Unit Terminals (LAX) Compact Modular Remote-Central

Linear Terminal Pros w Short walking w w w distances from cars Easy passenger orientation Long curb lengths Low costs Simple baggage devices Easy separation between arrivals and departures Cons w Duplication of services w Long walking distance for transfers w Limited expansion options Linear Central

Compact Modular Terminal Pros w Less space w Short walking distances w More curb lengths Paris, Charles Degaulle Cons w Confusing to passengers w Long walking distance for transfers w Extensive flight information systems

Pier/Finger Terminal Pros Cons w Centralization of w Insufficient curb services w Fewer employees w Best security option w Simple flight information systems length w Long walking distances w Limited expansion options w Limited aircraft maneuvaribility

Pier/Finger Terminal

Remote/Central Terminal Pros w Centralization of w w airline activities Good expansion options Good passenger orientation Simple information systems Good for security control Cons w Long walking distances w People moving systems w Small curbside w Limited expansion for main terminal

Remote/Central Terminal Atlanta

Transporter Terminal Pros w Good for small airports w Easy passenger orientation w Short walking distances w Possible separation between arrivals and departures Cons w High costs w Large connecting times w Limited expansion options w Insufficient curbside

Dulles

Vertical Distribution w One level l l Simplicity Passenger flow Curbside Small airport (Mexico City) Passenger separation in terminal (1/2)

Vertical Distribution w Two-level l l Arrival/departure separation Double curbside Larger airports Passenger separation in concourse (2/2)