What is airport decentralization?
What is airport decentralization? The system of airports is decentralized since each airport CEO reports to their local governing entity. The potential negative consequences of a decentralized system of airports are the lack of sufficient uniformity of qualification of airport CEOs.
What is centralized and decentralized airport?
In a centralized terminal, all passengers and baggage are processed in one building. Many airports in the US utilize this arrangement. At some high activity airports each airline (or several airlines combined) may be located in a separate terminal building. This is the arrangement of a decentralized or unit terminal.
What are the advantages of centralized airport?
In addition, macro wayfinding in a centralized terminal is straightforward. There is usually one location for arrivals and departures which simplifies the ground access infrastructure and decision making and minimizes duplication of landside facilities such as rail transit stations.