[AMOPERATIONS] L1 | TERMINAL PLANNING & DESIGN

Airport

is a complete facility that supports aircraft operations, including takeoff, landing, and maintenance.

• AIRSIDE

• LANDSIDE

AIRPORT ZONES (2)

LANDSIDE

This is the area of the airport accessible to the public and not under airside security control. It includes all the facilities and services before security screening.

LANDSIDE

• Main Components:

• Access roads & parking (car parks, drop-off areas)

• Public transportation hubs (buses, taxis, rail stations)

• Ticketing & check-in counters

• Baggage claim (for arrivals)

• Shops, restaurants (pre-security)

• Airport hotels & administrative office

AIRSIDE

This is the secured part of the airport, accessible only to passengers with valid boarding passes and authorized personnel. It includes all areas where aircraft operate.

AIRSIDE

Main Components:

• Security screening areas

• Departure gates & lounges

• Boarding bridges (aerobridges)

• Runways (used for takeoffs and landings)

• Taxiways (paths aircraft use to move between gates and runways)

• Aprons/ramps (parking and servicing areas for aircraft)

• Control towers & navigation aids

• Hangars and maintenance areas

• Fuel storage & firefighting service

Runways

used for takeoffs and landings

Taxiways

paths aircraft use to move between gates and runways

Aprons/ramps

parking and servicing areas for aircraft

TERMINAL

is a building within an airport where passengers check in, go through security, board planes, and collect luggage. It includes gates, waiting areas, ticket counters, baggage claim, customs, and immigration facilities.

• DEPARTURE AREA

• ARRIVAL AREA

TERMINAL ZONES (2)

Departure Area

is the part of the terminal used by passengers before boarding a flight.

Departure Area

Key Functions & Facilities:

[DEPARTURE AREA] Check-in Counters

Passengers drop off baggage and receive boarding passes.

[DEPARTURE AREA] Security Screening

Passengers go through security checks before entering the airside.

[DEPARTURE AREA] Immigration (if intl.)

For international flights, passport control occurs here.

[DEPARTURE AREA] Departure Lounge/Gates

Waiting area near the gates, often with shops, restaurants, and seating.

[DEPARTURE AREA] Boarding Gates

Where passengers line up and board the aircraft.

Departure Area

Design Considerations:

• Clear signage and smooth flow are vital.

• Often located on an upper floor in multi-level terminals.

• Needs space for large crowds, especially during peak hours

Arrival Area

is where passengers enter the terminal after landing

Arrival Area

Key Functions & Facilities

[ARRIVAL AREA] Disembarkation Gates

Where passengers leave the aircraft.

[ARRIVAL AREA] Immigration (if intl.)

Passport control for international arrivals.

[ARRIVAL AREA] Baggage Claim

Passengers collect checked luggage.

[ARRIVAL AREA] Customs (if intl.)

Screening for goods carried into the country.

[ARRIVAL AREA] Meet & Greet Zone

Friends, family, or drivers wait to receive arriving passengers.

Arrival Area

Design Considerations:

• Often on a lower floor than departures.

• Needs high baggage system efficiency.

• Must separate arriving and departing passengers for security and flow reasons.

AIRPORT

CAR PARKING AREAS TO RUNWAYS

• AIRPORT?

• TERMINAL?

LANDSIDE

CHECK-IN COUNTERS

• LANDSIDE?

• AIRSIDE?

AIRSIDE

BOARDING GATES

• LANDSIDE?

• AIRSIDE?

DEPARTURE AREA

UPPER LEVEL

• DEPARTURE AREA?

• ARRIVAL AREA?

BOTH

BOARDING GATES

• AIRSIDE?

• DEPARTURE AREA?