On a certain method of increasing the capacity of a selected airport

The aim of the article is to analyze the possibility of changing the point from which certain aircraft begin their takeoff roll on the runway and to determine the impact of this change on the capacity of Warsaw Chopin Airport. An airport traffic model has been described, allowing for the identification of measurable elementary operations. The results of the measurements obtained were used to conduct a simulation analysis. The effect of the experiments is presented along with conclusions.INTRODUCTION
Warsaw Chopin Airport has a specific runway configuration, with runways intersecting at their midpoints. This is an inefficient airfield layout that significantly limits the number of operations that can be performed. Experience has shown that during periods of increased traffic intensity, there is a buildup of operations ready for execution, which increases the delay associated with waiting for a clear runway.
In this paper, the possibility of performing takeoff operations in a way that improves the utilization of the available runway surface, while simultaneously reducing the time during which one operation blocks the use of others, has been analyzed.
Since similar operations are performed sporadically, it is possible to measure them and conduct a statistical analysis.
Subsequently, using the developed simulation analysis software, it is possible to experimentally examine modifications to the operations performed at the airport and compare them to the values obtained during the airport’s current operation.
The analyzed airport has two intersecting runways, an extensive network of taxiways, and approximately 100 parking stands. The main runway is laid out on the 33-15 heading (327°-147° MAG). The second one is designated 11-29 (110°-290°
MAG). The airport is equipped with Category II ILS on headings 11 and 33; furthermore, it features a DVOR/DME “OKE” radio beacon and an angular locator/NDB L “AY”. Due to noise emission restrictions, a preferential runway selection system is used for operations. For arrival operations, the use of RWY 33, RWY 11, RWY 15, RWY 29 is practiced, while for departure operations, RWY 29, RWY 15, RWY 33, RWY 11 are used, in order of preference. (…)

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