Flexible Runway Scheduling for Complex Runway Systems

A Multi-Objective Optimization for Fuel Use and Noise Disturbance at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Master thesis (2021)

Authors

A.W. Abbenhuis Aerospace Engineering

Contributors

J.M. Hoekstra Control & Operations (supervisor 1)
P.C. Roling Air Transport & Operations - Aerospace Engineering (supervisor 1)
A. Bombelli Air Transport & Operations - Aerospace Engineering (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Aerospace Engineering
Copyright: © 2021 Anthonie Abbenhuis
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Published Date

01-04-2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Abstract

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.