Defining Capacity of Airport Passenger Buildings

The new IATA LOS accounts for more space needed for movement,taking into consideration, presence of trolleys, bags, occupants standing or sitting, etc

Standards include:

• Wait / Circulate
• Passport / Hold
• Bag Claim Area
• Check-in Area

(new version: Airport Development Manual, 9th ed., 2004 )

http://ardent.mit.edu/airports/ASP_current_lectures/ASP%2004/Defining_Capacity04.pdf