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Seguerra, Keziah Micah A Planning 1BS Arch 3-2 Ar. Rey S.
Gabitan
Site Criteria for an Airport Development
In developing an airport, there are factors to be considered in
order to execute the
development properly and without harming the environment to
where it is built. The site
selection are determined by these factors:
Site Data Implications of the data
Environmental Factors
(ydrology, waste
management!
The waste disposal in an airport such as would greatly affect
the
environment in the airport. The structure should have its own
way of
managing the waste disposal. "lso the site planning should be
able to
manage the pollution. Treatment facilities should be provided in
the
site.
"nnual #eather
$attern
("ir %uality!
It would affect the performance of the airplanes. &ands
surrounding
the site would have an effect to the wind circulation.
If the site is a mountainous region, wind analysis is greatly
considered
as the wind pattern contain dangerous downdrafts of rotor waves
that
can cause turbulence on planes
Terrain and 'oil The 'oil should be sturdy, enough to build
foundations for the airport.
It should be capable of supporting heavy loads without shifting
or
sining.
The bedroc should be able to support the heavy e)uipment and
airplanes in runways
'hould not be susceptible to erosion and earth)uae
*oise $ollution 'ite, specifically on runways should be a
distance away from
business establishments due to the noise done by the
airplanes
+an+ade obstructions
"nd establishments
-bstructions should be away from the runway
usiness establishments such as hotels, factories are near
airports for the guests and also for cheaper transportation
in
delivering raw materials for factories
The site should be within an urban area so that most
passengers will have less travel time
/oads, Traffic and
Transportation
The site should not be in line with the busy parts of the
place
as it might cause traffic congestion
'hould have transport terminal bays provided
/oads near the site should accommodate the expected
