A simulation model for airport runway capacity estimation

Zou, Xiang; Cheng, Peng; Cheng, Nong

doi:10.1109/itsc.2014.6958117

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“…Similar work with the usage of different software was proposed by Chao et al (2008). Simulation modelling of runway capacity was also analyzed by Cetek and Çetek (2014), Zou et al (2014), Peng et al (2013) and Kuzminski (2013). Simulation approach is also used in this article, but before we go into analyzed case study some theory regarding to airport capacity should be explained.…”

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confidence: 88%

Simulation as a tool for calculating the airports’ runway capacity

Jurczyk,

Kutyba

2023

SLW

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The basic parameter for evaluating the efficiency of airport operations is capacity. Investment planning in the aviation industry is a complex process, requiring consideration of many factors and a combination of different aspects. The aim of the study is to present the possibility of using discrete event simulation as a tool for determining the capacity of runways at airports. The main research problem of the article is: How to build a simulation model for determining the capacity of an airport runway using FlexSim software? An attempt was made to build simulation model, the purpose of which is to carry out simulation analyzes of airport capacity, and in particular of the runway. Simulation analyzes were performed using the FlexSim 3D Simulation software. The article discusses in detail the operating principle of the model and presents the results of numerical tests carried out to calculate the capacity of runways and taxiways at airports. The constructed simulation model of the airport capacity in the FlexSim environment enables to determine the airport’s runway capacity, constituting valuable information to support modernization decisions. The model may contribute to the efficient adjustment of the runway capacity. It should be noted that the creation of an effective system dedicated to a given airport will improve the air traffic control carried out by the system based on calculated maximum hourly runway capacity.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Simulation as a tool for calculating the airports’ runway capacity

Jurczyk,

Kutyba

2023

SLW

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“…It is easy to use and thus a good tool to support strategic decision-making. Zou et al [7] presented a model for simulating airport capacity using ARENA software (version 14.00.0), whereas Di Mascio et al [8] developed an analytical method for the estimation of airport capacity. Although the first two models provide a good approximation of capacity, a large amount of information is required; in some cases, such information is not readily available (e.g., aerodrome operational characteristics, traffic control system characteristics of local aircraft, and airside operational features).…”

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Optimizing Airport Runway Capacity and Sustainability through the Introduction of Rapid Exit Taxiways: A Case Study

Maltinti,

Flore,

Pigozzi

et al. 2024

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This contribution arises from the need to respond to the increased air demand of an airport with a sustainable approach that minimizes the land consumption of new runways and reduces the fuel burn and emissions associated with aircraft. A new methodology is presented for designing Rapid Exit Taxiways (RETs), which is applied in improving the runway capacity of Costa Smeralda Airport following both the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. The optimal scenario resulted from a combination of these guidelines. Using this new approach, it is demonstrated that, through both the introduction of RETs and their positioning along the runway, the hourly capacity of the runway can effectively be improved, consequently enhancing the airport capacity and reducing the runway occupancy time and thus fuel burn and emissions. Moreover, the presence of RETs increases the infrastructure resilience, since airplanes can clear the runway faster in case of flooding in risk areas.

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“…e initial purpose of implementing diverging departures is to improve the operating efficiency and reduce flight delays [6]. However, numerous studies have shown that the strict separation standard greatly restricts the use of the available airspace, especially for multiple runways and diverging runways [7,8]. For example, a larger diverging airspace is needed when applying the separation standard to three parallel runways, and separated departure flight paths could overlap the diverging runways to result in increased waiting time for aircraft departures or reducing the takeoff runway distance, resulting in a decreased departure capacity.…”

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An Improved Runway Operation Capacity Model for V-Open Multirunway Airports in China

Shen

et al. 2022

Journal of Advanced Transportation

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Diverging runways are receiving considerable attention as replacements for parallel runways when constructing three or more runways in China. This has been prompted by the limitations associated with a single-direction airspace and associated regulations when using parallel runways. However, the operating efficiency of diverging runways is still greatly constrained by the separation standard for departing aircraft in CCAR-93TM-R5 and Decree of CAAC NO.123. To address these problems, an improved runway operation capacity model for a V-open multirunway airport is proposed to reduce the separation standard based on the equivalent lateral separation operation (ELSO) standard. A collision risk module is first proposed to assess the feasibility and safety of the proposed policy. Also, a novel runway capacity model for V-open multiple runways is then built to improve the operating efficiency for diverging runway. A series of comparative experiments based on actual flight data from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport demonstrated that reducing the divergence angle from 15° to 10° improved the runway operation capacity by about 8% based on the proposed improved policy. These research results could play a major role in facilitating appropriate amendments to the associated CAAC operation regulations.

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A simulation model for airport runway capacity estimation

Cited by 5 publications

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Simulation as a tool for calculating the airports’ runway capacity

Simulation as a tool for calculating the airports’ runway capacity

Optimizing Airport Runway Capacity and Sustainability through the Introduction of Rapid Exit Taxiways: A Case Study

An Improved Runway Operation Capacity Model for V-Open Multirunway Airports in China

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