MITRE Aviation Institute

Increasingly, airports have become complex systems that function within even larger regional, national and international systems. Because of their dynamic, far-reaching impact, airport development requires long and costly planning cycles. As a result, aiport planning is typically wrought with challenges and uncertainties. Environmental and funding issues are only two factors that have historically constrained the development and expansion of airports. So, how are airports optimally planned and constructed? How are they managed cost-effectively, operated efficiently, and assessed against strict safety standards? A large part of the answer is the Airport Master Plan. The plan provides a clear framework for evaluating and assessing a wide variety of factors that influence operational performance and physical requirements. Professionals who are involved in airport planning and operations need to have a thorough understanding of the Airport Master Plan.

Course Description

This course presents the basic concepts and techniques that are currently being used to plan and operate airports. It highlights the relationship between planning issues and design standards, and those related to aircraft operations. This course is designed for a diverse audience including managers of civil aviation authorities, private airport owners, transportation industry executives, airport/airline technical and management-level staff members; airport engineering and planning consultants, academics, researchers, and government transportation policy-makers.

The course is designed primarily to present the components and associated analyses and methodologies of the airport master planning process from the ICAO perspectives with reference to the FAA. Ten sessions will be covered over ten days. Briefing slides will be the primary instructional mode, but class participation and interaction is encouraged. An emphasis will be placed on providing first-hand experiences of presenters as well as relevant references to recent, state-of-the-art topics. The primary course reference documents are available on the course website. These include airport facility planning, design and standards and related published research papers (ICAO annexes and documents and supporting FAA orders, circulars and reports).

Video presentations, computer demonstrations and Internet resources will augment lectures. There will also be a primary reference book for course, and each student will be provided with a workbook that includes a copy of the slide presentations and selected course materials. There will be a question and answer period after each module, and an end-of-course seminar will provide collective, interactive discussions of assignments, issues and topics within an extended workshop-style format. Time will be allotted each day to allow students to evaluate the instructor and the course material, and to provide feedback and recommendations for improving the course.

Course Topics

Topics covered include historical background on the evolution of airports, levels and procedures of aviation/airport plans, aircraft characteristics as they impact airports, the elements of the typical airport development master plan framework, and integrated airport systems. The course adopts the master plan procedure as the road map to the integrated process for the development, from the planning and design standards of airport facilities to efficient management of airport operations.The course focuses on important airport studies such as aviation demand forecasting, airport capacity evaluation, airport facility planning / design (both airside and landside), environmental impact assessment, and economic and financial considerations in implementing the airport development plan.

The instructional material for planning activities of both sides of the airport (airside and landside) is given equal and balanced coverage. This course is specifically design to follow a dual-track format in presenting airside/landside as integral parts of the airport master-plan framework.

Course Objectives

To provide an historical context of the evolution and development of airports, focusing on the developmental milestones vis-�-vis regulatory and funding issues and the technical aspects of airport operations.
To present the flow and interactions of the typical airport master plan components and the sequential steps they normally follow.
To describe the basic concepts and analytical methods typically used to plan different airport facilities: airside and landside.
To familiarize technical-level participants with the broad guidelines of the ICAO airport master planning processes and airport design standards.

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MAI Home About MAI Courses Registration FAQ Fees Staff Hotels MITRE CAASD Contact Us	Airport Planning and Operations This course is not offered on a regular basis. To arrange for training, please contact us for further information. Course Rationale Increasingly, airports have become complex systems that function within even larger regional, national and international systems. Because of their dynamic, far-reaching impact, airport development requires long and costly planning cycles. As a result, aiport planning is typically wrought with challenges and uncertainties. Environmental and funding issues are only two factors that have historically constrained the development and expansion of airports. So, how are airports optimally planned and constructed? How are they managed cost-effectively, operated efficiently, and assessed against strict safety standards? A large part of the answer is the Airport Master Plan. The plan provides a clear framework for evaluating and assessing a wide variety of factors that influence operational performance and physical requirements. Professionals who are involved in airport planning and operations need to have a thorough understanding of the Airport Master Plan. Course Description This course presents the basic concepts and techniques that are currently being used to plan and operate airports. It highlights the relationship between planning issues and design standards, and those related to aircraft operations. This course is designed for a diverse audience including managers of civil aviation authorities, private airport owners, transportation industry executives, airport/airline technical and management-level staff members; airport engineering and planning consultants, academics, researchers, and government transportation policy-makers. The course is designed primarily to present the components and associated analyses and methodologies of the airport master planning process from the ICAO perspectives with reference to the FAA. Ten sessions will be covered over ten days. Briefing slides will be the primary instructional mode, but class participation and interaction is encouraged. An emphasis will be placed on providing first-hand experiences of presenters as well as relevant references to recent, state-of-the-art topics. The primary course reference documents are available on the course website. These include airport facility planning, design and standards and related published research papers (ICAO annexes and documents and supporting FAA orders, circulars and reports). Video presentations, computer demonstrations and Internet resources will augment lectures. There will also be a primary reference book for course, and each student will be provided with a workbook that includes a copy of the slide presentations and selected course materials. There will be a question and answer period after each module, and an end-of-course seminar will provide collective, interactive discussions of assignments, issues and topics within an extended workshop-style format. Time will be allotted each day to allow students to evaluate the instructor and the course material, and to provide feedback and recommendations for improving the course. Course Topics Topics covered include historical background on the evolution of airports, levels and procedures of aviation/airport plans, aircraft characteristics as they impact airports, the elements of the typical airport development master plan framework, and integrated airport systems. The course adopts the master plan procedure as the road map to the integrated process for the development, from the planning and design standards of airport facilities to efficient management of airport operations.The course focuses on important airport studies such as aviation demand forecasting, airport capacity evaluation, airport facility planning / design (both airside and landside), environmental impact assessment, and economic and financial considerations in implementing the airport development plan. The instructional material for planning activities of both sides of the airport (airside and landside) is given equal and balanced coverage. This course is specifically design to follow a dual-track format in presenting airside/landside as integral parts of the airport master-plan framework. Course Objectives To provide an historical context of the evolution and development of airports, focusing on the developmental milestones vis-�-vis regulatory and funding issues and the technical aspects of airport operations. To present the flow and interactions of the typical airport master plan components and the sequential steps they normally follow. To describe the basic concepts and analytical methods typically used to plan different airport facilities: airside and landside. To familiarize technical-level participants with the broad guidelines of the ICAO airport master planning processes and airport design standards. Top
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Airport Planning and Operations

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Course Description

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Please send comments to Program Coordinator Copyright 2012. The MITRE Corporation 7515 Colshire Drive McLean, VA 22103-7508 (703) 983-6799 View our privacy policy

Please send comments to Program Coordinator
Copyright 2012. The MITRE Corporation
7515 Colshire Drive
McLean, VA 22103-7508
(703) 983-6799

View our privacy policy