AIRCRAFT/AIRPORT COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS: 1981-1990 (GROUP 2)

A number of key relationships and associated impacts were identified. With four-fold increase in air service demand likely by 2010 and with the airport system deing pretty much in place, it became apparent to the group that many more major airports will become congested, even given that there will be capacity "fixes" during the first and second decades. In addition to the projected larger aircraft in the system by that time, the growth in commuter traffic, RTOL, VTOL and general aviation aircraft will require a significantly better airways and airport system by 2010. Thus, the group identified, after some lengthy but informative discussion, four necessary conditions for the 2001-2010 time frame. First, maximum utilization of the airspace is essential. If the traffic flow system between the airports cannot handle the expected volume then the congestion problem at the airports is not likely to happen. Neither will supply meet demand at a desired point. Second, maximum utilization of existing airports is essential. Airport capacity must be balanced with the more automated, flexible airways system of the future. Third, there must be an increase in the development and utlilization of additional airports, particularly reliever airports. And fourth, ground side passenger handling and access systems must be of significantly greater capacity: particularly surface transportation. (Author)

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  • Report of a Workshop sponsored by the Transportation Research Board Committee A3A16 on Airport and Aircraft Compatibility, and held at the Westpark Hotel, Williamsburg, Virgnia, October 26-28, 1981. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
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• Authors:
  • Bonaventura, V
• Publication Date: 1982-8

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Pagination: p. 66-68
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Circular
  • Issue Number: 247
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0097-8515

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Airports; Future; Research; Specifications
• Uncontrolled Terms: Compatibility; Future research; Requirement
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Design; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Research; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00367581
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Nov 30 1982 12:00AM