Airport Systems Planning and Design
40th Annual Short Course
(2.6 ceu)
October 10 - 13, 2011
The past decade has been one of great turmoil in the airline industry. Following a decade of fairly steady growth in air travel and air cargo demand that resulted in then-record levels of air traffic in 2000, a slowdown in economic growth starting in 2001 together with the terrorist attacks of September 11 and impacts of the resulting security measures led to a steep decline in air travel and airline capacity. As a result of significantly improved airport security and a rebounding economy, growth in air travel resumed as the decade progressed and by 2005 the total U.S. commercial air carrier capacity and air traffic had exceeded pre-September 11 levels. Over the next two years air traffic continued to grow and most airlines were once again able to achieve profitability, while industry trends showed a continued growth of low-cost carriers, the expanded use of regional jets in markets previously served by larger aircraft, and increased point-to-point service. As a result, airports and the air transportation system were again experiencing signs of stress, with increased congestion and delays. Airports, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the multi-agency Joint Planning and Development Office continued to pursue near- and long-term strategies to handle future traffic growth that was projected to increase by two to three times by 2025.
Then oil prices soared, driving up the cost of aviation fuel and wiping out the gains in airline profitability, quickly followed by a collapse of the financial markets and a severe recession. As airlines cut flights and raised fares in response, the future prospects for air traffic growth were again clouded in uncertainty. By mid-2010 the economy was starting to recover and air travel began to rebound, presenting new challenges for those involved in airport planning and design. Complicating this situation are growing pressures to respond to longer term concerns about climate change and sustainability, and further consolidation resulting from the recent mergers between Delta and Northwest, and United and Continental.
This intensive course provides an introduction to the broad range of issues that arise in planning airport systems and the development of new and existing airports, as well as the design of airport facilities to handle both aircraft and passenger demand. These issues are examined in the context of recent trends in airline service, fuel costs, industry structure and evolving efforts to address climate change and sustainability.
The course provides an opportunity to explore these issues with experts in different segments of the industry. The topics covered range from airport and airline economics and travel demand forecasting to airport capacity analysis, noise analysis, and environmental planning. Airfield design, passenger processing, and airport ground access are also discussed.
The course is being offered by the National Center of Excellence for Aviation Operations Research (NEXTOR).
Who should attend
This course in intended for engineers and planners working for airport authorities, consultants, and government agencies, as well as airport and airline management personnel interested in the technical considerations that need to be taken into account in planning airport development. It will also be of interest to those involved in teaching transportation engineering courses or undertaking research on airport-related topics.
Course program
Click here for details of course topics and schedule.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
8:30-9:00 Introduction / Gosling
9:00-10:00 Airport systems planning / Gosling
10:30-noon Airport strategic and master planning / Stewart
1:00-2:30 Airport project programming and development / Stretchberry
3:00-4:30 Planning of air cargo facilities / Phillips
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
8:30-10:00 Air traffic demand forecasting / Gosling
10:30-noon Passenger terminal planning / Anderson/Wirth
1:00-2:30 Landside simulation and modeling techniques / Bender
3:00-4:30 Airport ground access / Gosling
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
8:30-10:00 Airfield layout planning and design / Cornell
10:30-noon Airline operations and economics / Nason
1:00-2:30 NextGen technologies and ATM modernization / Fulton
3:00-4:30 Airspace and airport capacity / Dunlay
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
8:30-10:00 Airport finance / Richardson
10:30-noon Environmental planning and management / Full
1:00-2:30 Airport noise management / Fidell
2:45-4:15 Airport land use compatibility planning / Ward
4:15-4:30 Course summary / Gosling
Course location
The Faculty Club (Heyns Room)
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, California 94720
Telephone: 510-540-5678
Click here for directions to the Faculty Club and nearby parking options.
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Course Fees:
Early Bird (by September 10) $1,850.00
Standard Rate (after September 10) $1,950.00
Standard Rate (after September 10) $1,950.00
FAA employees only: $1,000
The course fee includes: course notes, continental breakfast and refreshments during the morning and afternoon breaks, and a course dinner on Wednesday evening.
Registration
Enrollment is limited; on-line registration is available here. Direct inquiries to conferences@techtransfer.berkeley.edu
Faculty member in charge
MARK HANSEN, Professor of Civil Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Course Director
JASENKA RAKAS, Deputy Director, National Center of Excellence for Aviation Operations Research, University of California, Berkeley
Course Coordinator
GEOFFREY GOSLING, Principal, Aviation System Consulting, Berkeley, California
Instructional staff
Dinner Speaker
Details will be posted when available.
General information
Hotel Reservations
We have reserved blocks of rooms at the following hotels within walking distance to the class. Attendees are responsible for their own hotel accommodations. Costs will not be covered by NEXTOR.
2680 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: (510) 549-1000
10 rooms blocked per night, Sunday October 9 - Wednesday October 13, 2011. Course rate: $129 + tax per night.
To get the course rate, please use the reservation code "Airport Short Course" when you make your reservation. This block will be released after September 9, 2011, after which you may still be able to get our group rate, depending upon availability. It is recommended that course attendees make their reservations as soon as possible. Note: Overnight Parking is available at the hotel for a charge of $15 per night. If you need parking, please ask the Bancroft Reservation Staff to make a note of it when you make your hotel reservation, to insure that you have a space when you arrive.
2600 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: 510.845.8981
Fax: 510.486.8336
15 rooms blocked per night, Sunday October 9 – Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Course rate: $129 + tax per night.
To get the course rate, please use the reservation code "Airport Short Course" when you call in to make your reservation. This block will be released after Friday, September 9, 2011. You may also make your hotel reservation online using attendee code "RESERVATIONS".
It is recommended that course attendees make their reservations as soon as possible. Note: Guests requiring portage/luggage handling or storage during their stay will be subject to a $2.00 in and $2.00 out charge; for Hotel guests parking overnight, the charge is $16.00 per vehicle, per night, and you may enter and leave as often as you wish. If the Durant Hotel is unable to accommodate your vehicle, additional parking is available various facilities in the area. Please contact the Durant Hotel for specific information.
Meals
Continental breakfast will be provided each day prior to the first session and refreshments will be provided during morning and afternoon breaks. There will be a course dinner on Wednesday evening. Participants will make their own arrangements for lunch each day, to allow some time to explore the campus and adjacent area. Cafeteria facilities are available at the Faculty Club and there are many other options within a short walk.
Continuing education units (ceu)
These units are a nationally recognized means of recording noncredit study and are accepted by many employers and relicensure agencies as evidence of a serious commitment to career advancement and the maintenance of professional competence. One ceu is awarded for each 10 hours of attendance.
If you have questions
Please call (510) 665-3628, fax (510) 665-3433, or e-mail hbassham@berkeley.edu.
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