Palestine International Airport (Al-Auja)

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.