Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2022_23
Subject AIRPORTS Code 00710322
Study programme
0710 - GRADO EN INGENIERÍA AEROESPACIAL
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Third First
Language
Castellano
Prerequisites
Department ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP.
Coordinador
GONZÁLEZ CORRAL , JOAQUÍN
E-mail jgonc@unileon.es
ddomf@unileon.es
Lecturers
GONZÁLEZ CORRAL , JOAQUÍN
DOMINGUEZ FERNANDEZ, DIEGO
Web http:// www.unileon.es
General description
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. PEREZ GARCIA , HILDE
Secretario ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. BARREIRO GARCIA , JOAQUIN
Vocal ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. GONZALO DE GRADO , JESUS
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. FERNANDEZ ABIA , ANA ISABEL
Secretario ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. MARTINEZ PELLITERO , SUSANA
Vocal ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. RODRIGUEZ MATEOS , PABLO

Competencias
Code  
A17697
A17698
A17701
A17703
B958
B959
B960
B961
B962
B963
B964
B5474
B5476
B5478
B5479
B5480
C2
C3
C4

Learning aims
Competences
A17697
A17698
A17701
A17703
 B958
B959
B960
B961
B962
B963
B964
B5474
B5476
B5478
B5479
B5480
 C2
C3
C4
A17697
A17701
A17703
 B958
B959
B960
B961
B962
B963
B964
B5474
B5476
B5478
B5479
B5480
 C2
C3
C4

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Comments The contents of this subject have been developed in the blocks and topics that are shown below. For each topic, an indicative description of the issues considered has been included, which may be adapted to the development of the subject.
Block I: INTRODUCTION TO AIR TRANSPORT Lesson 1: AIR TRANSPORT
Definitions. Air transport organizations. Airport concept. Spanish airports.
Block II: AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON AIRPORT DESIGN Lesson 1: AIRCRAFT PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Aircraft types. Ground performances. In-flight performances. Airport Planning.
Block III: AIRPORT PLANNING Lesson 1: AIRPORT PLANNING
Need and environment. Location and area of influence. Determining factors. Meteorological studies. Environmental effects. Certified distances. Auxiliary areas. Declared distances.
Block V: AIRPORT CAPACITY. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TERMINAL AREAS Lesson 1: CAPACITY AND DEMAND
Capacity and demand. Factors affecting capacity. Capacity calculation. Platform capacity.

Lesson 2: TERMINAL AREAS
The passenger terminal building.
Other buildings in the terminal area.
Block VI: AERONAUTICAL EASEMENTS AND VISUAL AIDS Lesson 1: AERONAUTICAL EASEMENTS
Physical easements. Obstacle limitation requirements.

Lesson 2: VISUAL AIDS
Visual aids indicating obstacles. Indicators and signaling devices. Signs.
Lights, signs, and beacons. Restricted use zone indicators.
Block VII: PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PAVEMENTS Lesson 1: PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Movement zones. Tracks. runway margins. track strips. Security areas. Obstacle-free areas. taxiways. Platforms.

Lesson 2: SURFACES AND PAVEMENTS
Typology of pavements. Calculation of pavements. Practical examples. Drains.
Block VIII: AIRPORT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Lesson 1: AIRPORT MANAGEMENT
Integrated management systems. Security management. Projects management. Operational Capacity Management.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Problem solving, classroom exercises 20 30 50
 
Laboratory practicals 8 15 23
 
Lecture 29 45 74
 
Mixed tests 2 0 2
1 0 1
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Problem solving, classroom exercises The professor will guide the students in the application of the concepts and theoretical results for the resolution of problems and practical cases, emphasizing the aspect of modeling in the area of engineering. Critical thinking and constructive exchange of information among students will be encouraged. Exercises will be proposed that the students will carry out, thus acquiring skills in handling the necessary tools for the resolution and understanding of the different problems related to Airports. Other types of activities such as the preparation and presentation of a technical report, conferences, etc. may also be considered.
Laboratory practicals The professor will guide the students in the application of the theoretical concepts and results to different particular cases by carrying out practices in a real airport environment, taking advantage of the existing agreement between the University of León and the Basic Air Academy - León Airport. Other types of activities using other available software and/or hardware resources may also be considered.
Lecture The teacher will introduce, through theoretical explanations and illustrative examples, the concepts, results and methods of the subject's own competencies. These contents will be developed using the participatory master class method with the help of different teaching aids and based on the contents, as appropriate, manuals, references or specific materials designed for the subject.

Personalized attention
 
Lecture
Problem solving, classroom exercises
Laboratory practicals
Description

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Preparation and presentation of a technical report 15%
Mixed tests Written tests with questions about theoretical (50%) and practical (50%) contents 85%
 
Other comments and second call

Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic N. J. Ashford, S. Mumayiz y P. Wright, Airport Engineering: Planning, Design and Development of 21st Century Airports, 4th edition, Wiley, 2011
R. Horonjeff, F. X. Mckelvey, W. J. Sproule, S. Young, Planning and design of airports, 5ª edición, McGraw-Hill, 2010
W. Hart., The Airport Passenger Terminal, Wiley, 1985

• ICAO and FAA Documents and publications
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