Airport Slot Management

Definition of Airport Slot Management

Airport slot management is the allocation of takeoff and landing slots to airlines at congested airports to ensure efficient use of limited runway and terminal resources.

Slots are typically regulated by aviation authorities and follow international guidelines to balance demand and capacity.

Proper slot coordination is crucial for accommodating increasing air travel demand while minimizing disruptions.

With this glossary we would like to give short, basic explanations and definitions for important and frequently used terms in the fields of Analysis, Runway and Terminal Capacity Assessment and Airport Simulation/Allocation. These are based on our experience of practical application in the industry. We would be happy to provide you with more detailed definitions and further explanations. Please feel free to contact us.