A discrete event simulation to model passenger flow in the airport terminal

Abstract

The Paper describes the analysis of passenger flow in the terminal airport, from entrance to boarding. In particular this study develops a simulation model. Based on the Discrete Event theory, that can be used to build a structure that helps to predict delay and to produce a logical and rational management of check-in and security checkpoint inside the airport terminal. The proposed model, tested in the South Italian reality (Capodichino - Naples International Airport), has a modular architecture and interface, enabling quick and easy model building and providing the capability of being adaptable to the configuration and operational characteristics of a wide range of airport terminals.