remote-pier terminal

A remote pier terminal at an airport is a design concept where passengers are transported to a separate pier structure, often via an automated people mover, to board or disembark from aircraft. This design, first implemented at Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport in the early 1980s, is particularly efficient for handling transfer passengers. However, the long distances involved necessitate sophisticated transportation systems within the terminal layout. Stansted Airport near London features this design concept. This contrasts with traditional pier designs, which can lead to excessively long walking distances for passengers as the number of gates increases.12