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this component are ticketing, baggage check-in, baggage claim,
seat assignment, federal inspection services, and security.
3. The flight interface where the passenger transfers from the
processing component to the aircraft. The activities that occur
here include assembly, conveyance to and from the aircraft,
and aircraft loading and unloading.
A number of facilities are provided to perform the functions of
the passenger terminal system. These facilities are indicated for each
of the components identified above.
The Access Interface
This component consists of the terminal curbs, parking facilities, and
connecting roadways that enable originating and terminating passen-
gers, visitors, and baggage to enter and exit the terminal. It includes
the following facilities:
1. The enplaning and deplaning curb frontage which provide
the public with loading and unloading for vehicular access to
and from the terminal building
2. The automobile parking facilities providing short-term and
long-term parking spaces for passengers and visitors, and facil-
ities for rental cars, public transit, taxis, and limousine services
3. The vehicular roadways providing access to the terminal curbs,
parking spaces, and the public street and highway system
4. The designated pedestrian walkways for crossing roads
including tunnels, bridges, and automated devices which
provide access between the parking facilities and the termi-
nal building
5. The service roads and fire lanes which provide access to vari-
ous facilities in the terminal and to other airport facilities,
such as air freight, fuel truck stands, and maintenance.

The ground access system at an airport is a complex system of
roadways, parking facilities, and terminal access curb fronts. This
complexity is illustrated in Fig. 10-1 which shows the various ground
access system facilities and directional flows at Greater Pittsburgh
International Airport.
The Processing System
The terminal is used to process passengers and baggage for the inter-
face with aircraft and the ground transportation modes. It includes
the following facilities:
1. The airline ticket counters and offices used for ticket transac-
tions, baggage check-in, flight information, and administra-
tive personnel and facilities