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Expanding apron capacity

for a more accommodating airport

Achieving efficient and safe aircraft parking: increased from 40 meters to 42.5 meters. This adjustment

construction of the northern remote apron provided an additional 5 meters of aircraft separation,
To prepare for increasing aviation demand, the northern remote enhancing flight safety. One of the highlights of the project

apron was built to secure remote stands and de-icing stands was the installation of Korea's first engine-on de-icing zone.
in a timely manner. The northern remote apron consists of 5 This method allows for a significant reduction in de-icing time
multi-purpose stands and 25 remote stands. The multi-purpose compared to conventional methods. Furthermore, to maximize
stands serve both as remote parking spaces and de-icing zones, the space available for collecting wastewater and pollutants

enhancing space utilization within the limited apron area. generated during de-icing, the apron was designed with dual
Additionally, MARS and taxiways exclusive to Code C aircraft lanes. New stop line markings for pilots were introduced,
were introduced at the northern remote apron. MARS allows and lighting systems were installed to improve visibility and
for the independent operation of 2 Code C aircraft in the space nighttime operations.

designed for one Code F aircraft, significantly improving The construction of the northern remote apron was carried out
airport operational efficiency. in 3 phases. Phase 1 construction began in June 2018, and 6
During the construction of the northern remote apron, stands were completed in April 2020. In Phase 2, 5 more stands
proactive design modifications were made to ensure aviation were completed in June 2021. The final phase concluded in

safety. To minimize human errors, the layout was reviewed, January 2022 with the completion of 17 additional stands.
and the obstacle separation distance for Code E taxiways was

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