Investigation on Sultan Abdul Halim Airport Capacity: Its Current Utilisation and Future Potential

Azlin Abdul Rahim, Nurul Mazlina Mazlan

Abstract


The airport is a vital part of the aviation system. The rapid growth of passengers using the airport terminal may lead to the congestion and disruptions of the airport operational. This paper discuss the current passenger capacity of Sultan Abdul Halim Airport against the airport design capacity. The evaluation been made through the peak hour movement and passenger forecast. Observation was made at this airport, processes are then mapped for efficiency of passenger movement.? Another investigation were to determine the factors that can affect potential status of Sultan Abdul Halim Airport and provide suggestions for future operational status for the airport. Methodology use for this research is by observation and capacity calculation using the Airport Development Reference Manual. The result shows all factors that contribute to the potential of Sultan Abdul Halim to become the next aviation hub in this region.


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sultan abdul halim airport capacity, current utilisation, future potential

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.25292/atlr.v2i0.170

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