FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTUE AND FINE ARTS

MIDTERM PLATE
PART 1:

INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORTS
RESEARCH

SUBMITTED BY:

VICTOR, MA. MIKAELA

DESIGN 8- SEC 1

SUBMITTED TO:

AR. HALIVIER LEGASPINA

 Narita International Airport

Narita, Chiba, Japan

Location: Total Area: Runways:

Narita, Greater 1,125ha 2
Tokyo, Japan
Operator: Aircraft Stands: Apron Area:
Narita International 134 222ha
Airport Corporation

Narita International Airport or previously known as Tokyo Narita Airport is an international

airport serving Japan. It is in east central of Japan’s capital, Tokyo. Since Haneda Airport
(Tokyo International Airport) has began suffering from the capacity of passengers and noise
pollution, Japan’s transport ministry has run studies on alternative airport locations.
The airport has two runways, designated A and B. Runway A is 4,000m long and 60m wide,
and can handle 135,000 flights a year. It uses a CAT III B instrument landing system. Runway
B is 2,500m long and 60m wide, and can capacitate just 65,000 flights a year. The runways use
one aeronautical light system each. Around 30.3km of taxiway is available.
Narita International Airport features two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 carries a satellite
design and features a central building attached with a south wing and a north wing. A total of
five satellites make up the terminal. Spread over a 451,000m2 area, Terminal 1 has five floors
above ground and one floor below. The basement of the terminal is an airport station
connected to the city through different trains.

The base floor features JR and Keisei train lines. The first floor houses the international
arrival lobby and domestic check-in counters, while the second floor serves inbound passport
control and the third is used for outbound passport control. The fourth floor has an
international departure lobby, as well as restaurants and shops, and the fifth floor features an
observation deck aside from restaurants and shops.

Terminal 2 is situated in an area of 338,700m2. Opened in December 1992, the terminal

includes a main and satellite building. The main building has six floors and a basement, while
the satellite building has three floors. The basement of the main building features the
Terminal 2 station with rail links through JR and Keisei lines. The first floor features the
international arrivals lobby and domestic check-in counters, with the second-floor housing
inbound passport control. The third floor features the international departures lobby and
outbound passport control. An observation desk and restaurants and shops are located on the
fourth floor.

In the satellite building, the second floor serves as the arrival concourse. The departure
concourse is located on the third floor. Amenities such as internet terminals, lounges, a post
office, clinics, currency exchange, ATMs, copy and fax facilities, and many others, are
present at the terminals. Both feature facilities such as nursery, smoking areas, banks,
children’s playroom, and post office. Automated check-in counters can be found at both
terminals in addition to LCDs, which display required travel information.

Apart from these two terminals, Narita airport also features several cargo terminal buildings.
The total area of all the cargo terminal buildings comes to 295,800m2. There is a total of 21
buildings that come under the cargo facilities.

Narita airport check-in

Terminal 1 at the airport features 156 check-in desks. During terminal renovation, common-
use self-service (CUSS) kiosks were installed at one of the airport’s conveyor belts, which
then created an automated one-step check-in process. The system, the first of its kind in the
world, resulted in reduced congestion during peak times.
Screening / security / explosion-detection system

The maiden in-line baggage screening system was first installed at the airport in June 2006 in
the Terminal 1 south wing, followed by multiple installations in all terminals at the airport,
which became operational on 8 July 2008. The in-line baggage screening system incorporates
an explosives detection system (EDS) on the baggage-handling system conveyor belts. This
eliminates the need for baggage security screening before check-in, thus making check-in
quicker and easier. Security is also improved using EDS. Additional security in the form of
explosives trace detectors (ETD) is also available.

“Runway A – 4,000m long and 60m wide – can handle 135,000 flights a year.”

Narita International is Japan’s only airport that ensures that all checked-in baggage is 100%
EDS scanned. The security at the airport has passed International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) standards and is certified as being safe.

Airport employees undergo metal detectors scans while entering airport premises. Goods sold
in the airport shops are also X-rayed.

Narita airport communications and safety

Radio navigation aids used at the airport include two VHF omni-directional radio range
beacon (VOR) stations, two distance measuring equipment (DME) stations and four
instrument landing system (ILS) systems.

International airport parking

A total of five parking areas are available for different terminals. P1 and P5 provide parking
for Terminal 1; P2 and P3 for Terminal 2 users and P4 serves as a cargo car park area.

P1 is a multi-storey car parking facility with three levels and available parking space for
1,000 cars and 20 large buses. P2 car parking is also a multi-storey building with five levels
above ground and two below. It has space for 1,400 cars and the overhead clearance is 2.3m.

P3 has ground-level parking space for 120 cars and 20 buses. P5 is a multi-storey car park
with space available on the ground floor and four levels above ground. Space is available for
590 cars. The overhead clearance is 2.3m at ground level and 2.1m at above ground levels.

The cargo car park area is a multi-storey building with six levels of parking. It has space for
70 cars and an overhead clearance of 2.3m.
Airport maintenance facilities

An airport aviation fuel storage centre and a fire station branch are located near runway B.
Another airport aviation fuel terminal and fire station branch are located near runway A, in
addition to a water supply centre and an animal quarantine.

The airport is also equipped with other maintenance facilities, which include an automatic
aircraft washing shed, vehicle service works, parts shop and maintenance area warehouses.
Hangers include four JAL hangers, NCA hanger, ANA hanger, noise reduction hangers and
noise suppressors. In addition, a JAL engine maintenance shop is located at the airport.

Road and rail infrastructure

Both passenger terminals each feature a railway station. The train service, provided by the
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (Keisei
Railway), operates from the airport to Tokyo and other cities. JR East runs the Narita Express
and Airport Narita service trains, connecting the airport to main cities. Keisei Railway
operates Skyliner, Limited Express and Rapid Express service trains from the airport to the
cities. Train travel from the airport to Tokyo takes a minimum of 60min. Buses and taxis are
also available from the airport to the main city.

Narita Rapid Railway is a new railway link under construction and will link Narita Airport to
central Tokyo in 36min. The Narita New Rapid Railway Project’s main entity is Narita Rapid
Rail Access Co. Ltd. A total of 126.1 billion yen ($1.4bn) has been invested in the project,
scheduled for completion in 2010. A helicopter and limousine transfer service also operates
from Narita airport to Tokyo. Transfer between the terminals can be done through a free bus
shuttle service.
 Suvarnabhumi Airport

Bangkok, Thailand

Location: Total Area: Runways:

999 Soi Mu Ban 3,240ha 2
Nakhon Thong 1,
Nong Prue, Bang
Phli District, Samut
Prakan 10540,
Thailand

Operator: Aircraft Stands: Apron Area:

Airports of Thailand 51 Not yet permanently
PCL fixed

Suvarnabhumi (means ‘Golden Land’) Airport is one of the largest airports in the world. It
can handle 76 flights per hour and has 2 operating runways. Its design has an open plan
facility that covers its necessary spaces like arrival and departure halls, offices, concourses,
ticket areas, etc. being one of the world’s biggest airport it also holds the title of having thae
tallest control tower and longest runway in the world.

Its pier finger design offers high aircraft and simple design, although since it has a long
running design, check-in area is far away from boarding gates. Helmut Jahn from Murphy/
Jahn Architects who is the designer said the design took inspiration from the passengers’
convenience in mind.

At the Departure area, there are 460 check-in counters installed together with 60 passport
counters while at the Arrival area there are 83 passport control counters, 26 customs control
checkpoints. Procedure usually take abut 45 minutes. It also has a baggage handling facility
that can cover up to 9,000 bags per hour. To avoid boarding failures, flight information
counters are scattered everywhere in the area.

As mentioned earlier, the Suvarnabhumi Airport offers superlative services for the traveler.
The airport is easy to get around with escalators, elevators, walkways, and luggage
conveyors. Travelers can rely on the convenient services offered to make their travel
experience as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Along with all the amazing
transportation options available, the Suvarnabhumi Airport aims at offering travels every
amenity imaginable. First, there are several different dining facilities at the airport so that
travelers can get a bite to eat. Next, travelers can shop at the various stores located on site.
Finally, there is even an airport hotel available for convenient and accessible
accommodations There are myriad forms of transportation offered at the Suvanrnabhumi
Airport. One can rely on the services of the Airport Express, the car rental, the limousines,
the public bus, public taxis, or the shuttle bus to travel within from the Suvanrnabhumi
Airport to various parts of Thailand. The shuttle bus at the Suvanrnabhumi Airport is free for
both airport employees and passengers utilizing the services of the airport.

The operator AOT PCL’s future is to operate as many as 76 flights per hour on two parallel
runways. The airport boasts 51 aircraft stands and 120 parking bays for wide-bodied aircraft.
5 of these bays can accommodate the Airbus A380, the future monster of the air. Capable of
handling 45 million passengers and 3 million tons of cargo per year.

Security Installations

All 26 of the CTX 9000 explosive detection baggage scanning devices and their accessories
were installed at the new airport by the end of 2005. The supplier for this equipment is the
US company GE-Invision, with a contract worth $65m.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) required 20 more CTX (computerised
tomography) baggage X-ray machines be installed at the airport prior to the opening to
prevent security queues. IATA also required passenger security screening to be centralised at
one or two locations, rather than at multiple locations as was originally planned.

The immigration information technology system was installed and implemented by CDG
Systems Ltd and Merlin’s Solution International Co Ltd. The project was completed by the
start of 2006. The hold baggage in-line screening system was completed by the end of 2005
by the TCS Consortium: Dorsch Consult Ingenieurgesellschaff mbH, Scott Wilson
Kirkpatrick (Thailand) Ltd, JAL Aviation Consulting Incorporated, Japan Transport
Engineering Corp (JTEC), Southeast Asia Technology Co Ltd (SEATECH), TEAM
Consulting Engineering and Management Co Ltd, Project Planning Services Co Ltd and
Santhaya Associated. The baggage in-line screening system was installed by Quatrotec Inc.
Site Utilities

The central utility system comprises a 40,000m³ water tank, a water pumping station with a
pressure control system, a 12,200m³/d wastewater treatment system and a control building. It
is being built by Ital-Thai. The main transformer station is being constructed by Mitsubishi
Corporation.

Airport Passenger Communications

Ericsson has completed the project of designing and integrating a multi-operator In-Building
Solution (IBS) at the airport. The Ericsson IBS solution will allow passengers and staff to use
advanced communication systems with seamless and high-quality coverage, as well as
international roaming services.

The IBS system incorporates six different technologies, including WCDMA, and GSM. This
solution will also be the foundation for the airport’s in-building communications network to
migrate smoothly to 3G in the future.

Ericsson was awarded the contract for IBS at the airport by Thailand’s top five mobile
operators – Advanced Info Service (AIS), DTAC, True Move, Hutchison CAT Wireless and
Thai Mobile. Ericsson has provided a range of services, including program management,
network design, installation, integration, and testing for the combined wireless application
solutions that will serve the five operators’ customers. Under the project, around 1,200
antennas were installed to cover the whole area of the new airport.
Below are two infographics on the flow of a passenger.

Infographic above is made by the researcher.

Departure.

➢ After passing at the security check at the entrance, passengers usually pay for their
travel talks, some cases do not especially when it is already included in their ticket
package.
➢ Checking-in your baggage. Makes you at ease since you will not be hassled to carry
these around.
➢ Immigration forms are distributed at the booths, where in you will be tasked to fill up
and present certain documents.
➢ Immigration interview, not all passengers will encounter this specially when you have
travelled a lot of times already.
➢ Final security check.
➢ Proceeding to the boarding gates and waiting for the flight,
 ➢ A PBB (Passenger Boarding Bridge) connects the boarding gate and the aircraft.
➢ Actual flight.

Infographic above is made by the researcher.

Arrival.

➢ During the flight if a passenger shows symptoms of illness, he/she will be

quarantined upon arriving the airport. Quarantine staff will pick the passenger up.
Passengers who became in contact/ who have been also in the flight will be check
if needed to be quarantined.
➢ Immigration check. A travel pass will be filled out and they will also check your
passport for the visa. Other documents may be presented if asked.
➢ Some airports including the Narita Airport has an Animal and Plant Quarantine
check, they have a screen check if passengers are carrying prohibited
meat/plant/etc.
➢ Claiming of baggage in the conveyor belt.
 ➢ Last customs inspection before continuing to the arrival lobby.
➢ Arrival lobby. Passengers are finally open to explore the city; some passengers are
welcomed by their family/ friends.

Airport Service Workers

There is a wide variety of workers employed to support an airport. Some workers deal
with public in sales and service-based works. Others performs maintenance and cleaning
services to keep the airport operating successfully.

Airline employees

➢ Cabin crew
➢ Administrative support
➢ Baggage handlers
➢ Operations agent
➢ Aircraft fueler
➢ Airframe & Powerplant mechanics
➢ Avionics technicians
➢ Cabin maintenance and Service Person
➢ Regional Sales manager
➢ Airport Equipment Driver
➢ Flight dispatcher
➢ Airline food service
➢ Vehicle/ Equipment Mechanic
➢ Aviation Meteorologist
➢ Passenger Service Agent
➢ Reservation Sales Agent
➢ Sales Representative
➢ Crew Schedule Coordinator
➢ Station Agent
➢ Ticket Agent
➢ Flight Instructor
➢ Airline Marketing
➢ Aviation Attorney
➢ Information Systems
➢ Human Resources

Pilots

➢ Major Airlines
➢ Cargo / Freight Carriers
➢ Corporate
➢ Agricultural Pilot / Aerial Applicator
➢ Traffic Reporting / News
➢ Helicopter Pilots
 ➢ Test Pilots
➢ Flight Instructors
➢ Ferries

Airport employees

➢ Sky Cap
➢ Asst. Airport Manager /Deputy Director of Aviation
➢ Director
➢ Airport Engineer / Planner
➢ Concessions / Airport Food Service
➢ Airport Guide / Ambassador
➢ Airport Custodians / Serviceperson
➢ Fixed Based Operator Lineperson
➢ Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Manager
➢ Emergency Services
References:

https://www.bangkokairportonline.com/

https://www.slideshare.net/Padrino80/airport-suwarnabhumi

https://blog.airpaz.com/en/suvarnabhumi-airport-layout-and-guide/

https://www.airport-technology.com/projects/suvarnabhumi-airport/

https://www.airlinejobfinder.com/airlinejobs/

https://www.airport-technology.com/projects/narita-international/

https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/faq_ask

https://www.silent-gardens.com/air-arrival.php
 Part II.

GENERAL USE/ OCCUPANCY: USA:

Group E (Business and Mercantile USA (without firewall)

(Commercial)) - Division E-1
= TLA x 10%
Zoning: UTS (Utilities, Transportation and
Services) = 230,169.19 x 10%

= 23,016.91 SQM

USA (with firewall)

= TLA x 10%

= 230,169.19 x 10%

= 23,016.91 SQM

AMBF: ISA:

AMBF based on max. PSO (without ISA (without firewall)

firewall):
= TLA x 40%
= TLA x 50%
= 230,169.19 x 40%
= 230,169.19 SQM x 50%
= 92,067.68 SQM
= 115,084.60 SQM.
ISA (with firewall)
AMBF based on max. PSO (with firewall):
= TLA x 30%
= TLA x 60%
= 230,169.19 x 30%
= 230,169.19 SQM x 60%
= 69,050.76 SQM
= 138,101.51 SQM.

BHL:

150ft. (45m) issued by CAAP

 INITIAL AMVB:

AMBF (without firewall) x BHL

= 115,084.60 x 45.00

= 5,178,807 m ³

AMBF (with firewall) x BHL

= 138,101.51 x 45.00

= 6,214,568.13 m ³

TOSL:

TOSL (without firewall)

= TLA x 50%

= 230,169.19 x 50%

= 115, 084.60

TOSL (with firewall)

= TLA x 40%

= 230,169.19 x 40%

= 92,067.68 SQM

PARKING REQUIREMENTS:

(1) CAR PARKING SLOT per 500 SQM of

GFA

GFA= 690,507.57

=690,507.57/500

= 1,381 CAR PARKING SLOT