pier terminal

A pier terminal is a design concept for airport passenger terminals where a single building serves multiple aircraft gates. Originally developed in the 1950s, this design allows for efficient handling of a large number of aircraft. However, as the number of gates increases, the walking distances within the terminal can become excessively long, leading to passenger discomfort and congestion. To mitigate this, other designs like satellite terminals, which often use automated people movers, were developed, though they also have their own challenges. Remote pier designs, introduced in the 1980s, involve passengers being transported to a separate pier via a people mover system.12