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The general layout of an airport consists of three (3) areas generally referred
to in the industry as Airside, Landside, and Terminal. While the terminal area
generally lies on the boundary of the airside and landside (as may other
buildings), due to the nature of its use and the special requirements that
apply to airport terminals, it is best treated for security purposes as a distinct
area.
Each major area of the airport (airside, landside, terminal) has its own
special requirements. Airside/landside requirements and operational
parameters should be carefully considered when planning and designing a
new airport or facility. The requirements, barrier and boundary measures
that delineate airside from landside, may have major effects on the facilitys
efficiency, employee and public accessibility, and overall aesthetics.
LANDSIDE
Terminal
An airport terminal is a building or buildings designed to
accommodate the enplaning and deplaning activities of aircraft
operator passengers. Larger airports or those with general aviation
areas often have more than one terminal. For purposes of this
document, the term terminal typically refers to that main
building or group of buildings where the boarding of public,
scheduled commercial aircraft occurs or from which persons who
have passed through a security screening process will proceed to
boarding facilities located elsewhere on the airside.
When considering passenger and baggage screening security
provisions, it is important for planners and designers to distinguish
the commercial terminal from the general aviation terminal where
charter and private passenger activity typically occur. However, it
is also important to note that security requirements may affect
charter and private aviation as well as scheduled commercial
aviation.
Planners and designers are encouraged to discuss security
considerations with the FSD when developing charter or private
aviation facilities as well as when developing facilities intended for
use by scheduled commercial air carriers or aircraft operators. .
Cargo Screening Checklist:
Access points addressed
Access points for employees/ contractors
Space for additional technology, staffing requirements
Sorting areas, separate from acceptance areas Separation and
Security of cargo prior to and post inspection
Accessibility of building to commercial entities/ employees
Perimeter needs
Facilities for employees
Postal facility inclusion
Emergency response factors
Inclusion of specialized personnel in determining security concerns