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Airports: Diploma In Transport Management Question Paper

Airports: Diploma In Transport Management 

Course:Diploma In Transport Management

Institution: Kenya Institute Of Highways And Building Technology question papers

Exam Year:2007



1. (a) Outline the factors that should be considered in the design of runways in an airport. (12marks)

(b) Describe the characteristics of parking areas of aircraft in an airport. (8marks)


2. (a) Explain the functions of a terminal at an international airport. (12marks)

(b) Outline the measures that a government may take to improve accessibility to and from the airport. (8marks)


3. (a) The primary objective of operating an airport is to ensure progress through safe and smooth operations for all aircraft, passengers and other users.
Describe the measures that an airport authority must take to achieve this objective (10marks)

(b) Explain the reasons why tourists traffic pay less airport charges at an international airport(10marks)


4. (a) Outline the reasons why most international airports are owned and managed by national governments.(8marks)

(b ) Highlight the measures that airfreight agents may take to enhance efficiency at an airport. (12marks)


5. (a) Describe the economies of scale that may accrue to an airport due to expansion in its size.(12marks)

(b) Outline the characteristics of freight which is better suited for air transport.(8marks)


6. (a) For the purpose of air traffic control, a country's airspace is divided into several categories.
Highlight such categories of division of a country's airspace.(8marks)

(b) Describe the stakeholders that an airport authority should liaise with to ensure effective and efficient operation. (12marks)


7. (a) Explain the reasons why an airport authority may find necessary to forecast demand for its services.(10marks)

(b) Highlight the ways in which a country's airport may promote tourism in the country.(10marks)






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