[Second Semester – Compulsory Course for Stream 1, Elective Course for Streams 2 & 3]
This course examines the various aspects of airport planning, development, and operations. It covers a wide range of airport elements, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the key aspects involved in airport design and management. Topics include airport master planning, site selection, catchment area analysis, and airport accessibility. The course focuses both on the manoeuvring area -e.g., geometric design of the manoeuvring area – and the ground infrastructure (design and operation of terminals, airport access). Upon completion of the course, students will possess the necessary knowledge and skills to analyse, design, and manage all aspects of airport infrastructure and will be able to:
- Perceive the airport as a system and understand the significance of each of its components.
- Understand the Airport Master Plan and Business Plan.
- Grasp the essential elements of air and ground infrastructure.
- Design the individual components of an airport (runway, taxiway, aircraft parking area, etc.).
- Recognize the importance of ground access to the airport (private car, metro, bus, taxi) for its efficient operation and design the appropriate infrastructure.