Title: Design the layout of an airport and runway according to given constraints.
Course: Aviation Operations Management (20998) > Section: Designing an Airport

Design should include accounting for

- prevailing wind and wind direction
- size of the airport (available real estate)
- terrain
- volume of traffic and encroachments
- aircraft type and size
- length of the runway.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the prevailing winds in your region?
- How do prevailing weather conditions affect air travel?
- Can you identify some encroachments at your local airport?