An Airport Master Plan is an essential strategic tool for shaping the future of any airport. It provides a comprehensive vision to guide the airport’s growth while balancing operational efficiency, passenger experience, and long-term development goals. The primary aim of an airport master plan is to establish an orderly development framework, helping airport management, planners, and stakeholders make well-informed decisions regarding short, medium, and long-term projects.
This course offers an in-depth understanding of the airport master planning process and equips participants with the knowledge to create flexible plans that safeguard airport operations while accommodating future expansion. Based on the latest standards from the 11th edition of the Airport Development Reference Manual (ADRM), the program covers the full spectrum of topics necessary for a successful airport master plan.
Participants will explore critical elements including requirements analysis, constraints mapping, and stakeholder consultation. The course emphasizes the design and capacity planning of passenger terminals, focusing on Terminal Level of Service (LOS) and operational concepts to ensure efficiency and comfort. Additionally, it covers surface access strategies, airport support facilities, and airport land use planning, which are vital for sustainable development.
Practical exercises on options development and evaluation help participants apply planning principles to real-world scenarios, fostering the ability to develop actionable strategies for airport expansion and modernization. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to produce a master plan that aligns operational needs, regulatory standards, and passenger expectations, ensuring long-term airport success.
Whether you are an airport manager, planner, or aviation professional, this course provides the skills to implement a comprehensive airport master plan that drives growth, operational excellence, and strategic development in line with global aviation standards.
