Table 8 - 1 Apron Concepts at Al-Auja Airport
Apron Concept Description Advantages
Simple Terminal (^) Apron is located adjacent
to a terminal building.
Aircraft may be parked
nose towards or away from
the terminal building.
- Best suited for a low traffic
volume airport or at the earlier
stages of construction. - Offers ease of access.
- Short walking distance.
- High potential of expansion
Pier Concept
Aircraft can be parked on
both sides of the pier with
multiple passenger gates.
Each pier has a passenger
concourse along its axis
- Allows more aircraft to connect
with the main terminal building. - Economical in terms of capital
and operating cost.
Satellite Concept
Consists of a building,
surrounded by aircraft,
and located remotely from
the main terminal.
Passenger access is typical
via underground walkways
or transporter surface
vehicles
- Adaptability to the common
departure lounge and check-in
functions. - Ease of aircraft
maneuverability.