Airport Terminal Planning and Design (classroom)

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About the course

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

IATA Airport Terminal Planning and Design  aviation training course

Explore the principles of terminal design, optimal passenger flows and balanced capacity based on IATA standards. Learn how to plan a terminal that can flexibly respond to future challenges and opportunities. Participate in an interactive environment facilitated by experienced and accredited subject matter experts. The passenger terminal is one of the most important, complicated and costly elements of an airport, and serves as the link between air and surface modes of travel. How a terminal is planned and designed is critical to determine if an airport is successful in efficiently meeting its user’s future needs. This course provides a comprehensive overview of airport terminal planning and design and will appeal to those that would like a more in-depth understanding of the subject or build upon existing experience by expanding their knowledge of specific topics. The curriculum is based on the latest global standards from the 11th edition of the Airport Development Reference Manual (ADRM) and will help you understand the key concepts and considerations involved.

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Course Code: TAPG-39

Course format

Prerequisites

  • Participants should have basic knowledge and experience on airport infrastructure and operations.
  • Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
  • The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Next class

Airport Terminal Planning and Design (classroom)

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
6 - 10 October, 2025
Register before Jul 06, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 15 Sep

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Class no: 230163
English
USD 1,872
USD 2,408
Regular*
USD 2,676

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Airport Terminal Planning and Design (classroom)

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
10 - 14 November, 2025
Register before May 10, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 20 Oct

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Class no: 230494
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular*
USD 2,509

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What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

  • Describe fundamental terminal planning and design concepts and planning assumptions.
  • Improve how you integrate user and technical infrastructure requirements into your terminal.
  • Identify terminal capacity and Level of Service (LOS).
  • Recognize opportunities for infrastructure improvements that can increase passenger convenience and revenues.

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Airport terminal conceptual design
  • Forecasting
  • Terminal capacity, demand analysis and LOS
  • Computer simulation of terminal flows
  • Terminal operations support systems
  • Baggage handling systems
  • Terminal security planning and facilitation
  • Airport access and landside facilities
  • Automated People Mover (APM) and Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB)
  • Sustainable design

Who should attend

This course is recommended for Personnel involved with airport projects:

  • Consulting/Engineering/Architecture firms
  • Airport authorities, Government agencies
  • Airport and Airline management

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

Having worked with various airport standards and designs, I found this course immensely useful in refining my skills for creating customer-centered airport layouts.

- Shashank Sunil Kumar , January 21, 2024

This course provided an excellent foundation for understanding complex aerodrome operations, equipping me to navigate professional challenges with confidence

- Abhishek Singh , January 08, 2024

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