Design of a new passenger terminal at Riyak military air base to accommodate civil aviation -1

Riyaq Air Base serves as the home of the Lebanese Army’s flight school and a special forces training center. It is situated between the towns of Zahlé and Anjar and serves as the final resting place for the Lebanese Air Force’s retiring planes.

The base is comprised of an administration building, several hangars (many of which were constructed during the French Mandate of Lebanon over a decade ago), a control tower, an officers’ club, residential housing, a parachute training tower, barracks, and workshops. Additionally, the runways are equipped with a Low-Intensity Runway Lights (LIRL) system.

The objective of this project is to design a new passenger terminal at Riyaq Air Base to accommodate civilian aviation. This design will integrate with existing structures, particularly the administration building, while considering the location and orientation of the existing runways.

The project tasks entail:

  1. Passenger Forecasting: Estimate the passenger load that the new terminal will accommodate, focusing on the potential diversion of traffic from Beirut International Airport. This will involve analyzing demographics and travel trends of residents in nearby areas and forecasting future growth.
  2. Functional Areas Identification: Identify the key functional areas of the terminal, such as check-in counters, security screening, baggage claim, immigration and customs, passenger waiting areas, retail and dining spaces, and administrative offices.
  3. Area Sizing and Capacity Planning: Determine the appropriate size for each functional area based on passenger flow projections and peak traffic scenarios. This will include designing for maximum capacity and ensuring space efficiency while maintaining passenger comfort and safety.
  4. Flow Analysis and Optimization: Map out and optimize the flow of passengers, staff, and baggage within the terminal. This includes ensuring smooth transitions between areas, minimizing bottlenecks, and enhancing overall efficiency. Use techniques like Discrete-Event Simulation (DES) to model and simulate terminal operations.
  5. Terminal Layout Design: Create a detailed layout of the terminal that balances functionality, aesthetics, and passenger convenience. The layout should ensure easy navigation, and accessibility for all passengers, including those with disabilities. Consideration should also be given to future expansion possibilities.

Project Details

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