Flexible Runway Scheduling for Complex Runway Systems

Flexible Runway Scheduling for Complex Runway Systems: A Multi-Objective Optimization for Fuel Use and Noise Disturbance at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Abbenhuis, Anthonie (TU Delft Aerospace Engineering)

Hoekstra, J.M. (mentor)
Roling, P.C. (mentor)
Bombelli, A. (mentor)

Delft University of Technology

Aerospace Engineering

2021-04-01

The runway usage of complex airports with multiple runways is currently prescribed by a preference list. The preference list mostly focuses on minimizing noise and it provides a more manageable flow for ATC. However, it does not consider the fuel burn or current demand of flights. This study presents a MILP scheduling model which optimizes for fuel burn and noise disturbance. This is done by a flexible allocation of flights to runways, therefore removing the use of a runway preference list. Furthermore, a separation method is developed to capture the dependencies within a complex runway system such that the model can be easily applied to every airport. The model is tested at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and it is concluded that flexible scheduling has a positive impact on both objectives, resulting in more efficient airport operations and the possibility to expand operations within the current regulations.

Runway Capacity
MILP
Aircraft Noise
Aircraft Fuel
Schiphol

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Student theses

master thesis

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