Capacity Constraints
Following constraints may be applicable for airport slot coordination depending on the level of congestion and vary by each airport:
- Runway capacity
performance and use of runway system, surrounding area (topography), approach and departure routes, air traffic control capabilities - Parking capacity
number of available ramp stands, restrictions on aircraft size, longterm parking - Terminal/passenger flow capacity
“passenger throughput”, check-in, arrival, transfer and baggage sorting/area infrastructure, security/customs & immigration facilities, Schengen and non-Schengen areas - Environmental restrictions
night ban, night curfews, noise restrictions, noise quotas - Other operational restrictions
security dispositions, special handling etc.