Characteristics of Ideal airport layout

Characteristics of Ideal airport layout

1. Adequate area for car parking

2. Sufficient area for the first stage of building development with possibility of future expansion.

3. Sufficient areas for roadways

4. Layout of above items providing functional relationship with each other.

5. Central location with respect to runway

6. Convenient access to the main highway

7. Proximity and easy installation of utilities, e.g. telephone, electricity, water, sewage, etc.

8. Good subsoil water characteristics including natural drainage.

9. Favourable orientation with respect to the topography and prevailing wind