Skip to main content

Currently Skimming:


Pages 3-10

The Chapter Skim interface presents what we've algorithmically identified as the most significant single chunk of text within every page in the chapter.
Select key terms on the right to highlight them within pages of the chapter.


From page 3...
... 3 C H A P T E R 1 This chapter introduces and defines DDFSs, discusses their benefits, and describes the organization of the guidebook. The intent of this guidebook is to provide airport planners and operators with a ready reference for effectively preparing and using DDFS for their analysis of future airport activity and its effects.
From page 4...
... 4 Guidebook for Preparing and Using Airport Design Day Flight Schedules A DDFS is contingent on selection of a design day. The definition of the design day depends on the purpose of the analysis.
From page 5...
... Introduction and Overview 5 The key elements will vary depending on the intended use of the DDFS. For example, airfield analyses will not require passenger loading information, such as enplaning and O&D passengers by flight.
From page 6...
... 6 Guidebook for Preparing and Using Airport Design Day Flight Schedules ways not readily apparent. The requirements for other facilities, such as gates, may be greatest at off-peak times, such as late at night.
From page 7...
... Introduction and Overview 7 calculated. Flight times are estimated for each aircraft arrival and departure and arrivals and departures are paired or matched.
From page 8...
... 8 Guidebook for Preparing and Using Airport Design Day Flight Schedules DDFSs are inherently detailed and their preparation involves substantial individual judgment in the selection of new markets, flight times, arrival/departure pairings, and other elements. As a result, there is a potential for both error and bias and quality assurance is an important consideration.
From page 9...
... Introduction and Overview 9 Chapter 9: How and When to Communicate DDFS Results (primarily users) provides guidance on how to best communicate the assumptions, results, and uncertainty associated with DDFSs and when and how often to engage stakeholders in the process.
From page 10...
... 10 Guidebook for Preparing and Using Airport Design Day Flight Schedules Several other ACRP publications supplement the guidance herein. In particular, the reader is encouraged to refer to: • ACRP Report 25: Airport Passenger Terminal Planning and Design, Volumes 1 and 2 (2010)

Key Terms



This material may be derived from roughly machine-read images, and so is provided only to facilitate research.
More information on Chapter Skim is available.