Terminal Curb Areas
Terminal Curb Areas
Terminal Curb Areas
CURBFRONTAGE
Length: related to the mix of vehicle types and expected curb dwell time
SIDEWALK PLATFORMS
Located adjacent to curb/maneuvering lanes and building entrances and exits Provides passenger walkways and safety areas for loading and unloading of vehicles
Permits baggage to be checked directly to the appropriate airline flight Composition: Baggage check-in desk Baggage handtrucks Baggage conveyor or belt
TERMINAL ENTRYWAYS
Terminal Entrance Location: enplaning curb areas and open directly into airline ticket counter lobbies Terminal Exits Location: in close proximity to baggage claim facilities and open to deplaning curbs Automatic doors are highly recommended for: Passenger baggage carrying convenience As a weather buffer Increase the efficiency of passenger movement in energy conservation measures
PARKING
Short-Term VS. Long-Term Parking 70% to 85% of all parking lot users are short-term parkers 15% to 30% are long-term parkers Short- and long-term parking should be provided when the total annual passenger volume exceeds 150,000 to 200,000 Parking Lot Entrances and Exits