ZONING AND CIRCULATION

The proposed site for the project is located in Salaya, a small city renowned for its university on the western side of Bangkok. It offers excellent connectivity through various existing modes of transportation, such as trains and buses and the location on a highway, with available land in a non-residential area, making it an ideal spot for the project’s owners and users.

The direction of the runway is a crucial factor in the design of an airport, as it determines the overall orientation of the facility. It is generally considered best practice to align the runway parallel to the average wind direction in the area, as this allows aircraft to take off and land easily and safely.

The master plan’s zoning is based on the hierarchy of accessibility. The terminal and parking area should be easily accessible by the public and staff. The access to aircraft’s circulation area must be strictly prohibited to airport staff.

After the zoning was planned, the main terminal circulations and functions were designed following the airport design standard. This process is essential for the airport design as the circulation of different users must not be mixed due to security concerns.

Terminal Design

The architectural design of the airport is curved-linear since it allows maximum aircraft flow which is the main concern for low-cost airlines. The typical terminal wings consist of two sides, one facing the apron (an aircraft parking pad) other facing trees and green spaces. This creates a dynamic perception for the users.

The structures that are used in the building consist of posttension slabs and columns to create interior spaces covered

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1st fl. - Arrival Circulation