ESTUDO EXPLORATÓRIO DAS CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS DO AEROPORTO GENERAL LEITE DE CASTRO

Abstract

This paper aims to study the current characteristics of the General Leite de Castro airport, taking into account the parameters verified in previous studies conducted by LabTrans. To evaluate the Passenger Terminal and the Runway were necessary visits to the airport, interviews, analysis via Google Earth and consultation of materials available on the Internet. It was observed that the TPS now has an oversized level of service for most of the parameters studied, when compared to the previous study, the level of service today is closer to the ideal, which brings more comfort and greater satisfaction to passengers using the airport, besides ensuring that the demand will be met with the growth of the airport. The PPD has not undergone major changes, with a small reduction in length and improvement in its signaling, with the installation of the PAPI, vertical signs and markings in paint on the asphalt. The dimensions of the runway have met the current demand, however, it restricts the landing of larger aircraft and consequently, the growth of the airport. Further studies are needed to determine the real need for runway expansion and how this should be done, as well as a verification of passenger satisfaction with the situation.