This independent manual provides airport planners and architects with an essential planning guide and reference tool, based on the author's extensive experience in the field and involvement in developing best practice airline and airport industry guidelines. Chapters cover topics such as demand forecasting, masterplan development, terminal pier and satellite infrastructure, baggage handling, apron design and airport security.

• Provides airport planners and architects with an essential guide and reference tool, based on the author's extensive experience
• Discusses key airport planning issues including forecasting demand, planning and strategic objectives and airport security
• Outlines important airport planning principles specified by IATA for masterplan development featuring evaluation techniques and independent development planning