Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697648854912.pdf (Bahamas)
Frequently Asked Questions 1 What is the maximum number of passengers able to be processed in the immigration hall in an hour?

Maximum of 100 passengers.

2 What is the peak number of passengers that the hold room can accommodate at any given hour?

Average 125-150 passengers 3 Are there any specific palnning metrics/codes that need to be adhered to?

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards must be adhered to as it relates to facilitation; Annex 9 & Annex 17 for securities.
4 How many immigration counters and staff will be at this airport?

Three (3) maximum 5 How many customs counters and staff will need to be accomodated at the airport?

Three (3) maximum 6 Does the building need to be air-conditioned or naturally ventilated?

A/C system required with lots of natural lighting; green energy sources.

7 How many check-in counters are required?

Six (6) 8 Will baggage carousels be needed or can the bags be ground loaded into a hall space and retrieved off of a cart?
Luggage carousels required.

9 What is the maximum number of passengers able to be processed in the screening hall in an hour?

Approximately 25 passengers.

10 What height do you require the observation tower to be and will it have a full ATC (Air Traffic Control) service?

No height requirements as this will be included in the CFR (Crash Fire Rescue) building and used only for advisory (similar to the Exuma airport design.)

11 How many staff parking spaces required?

No less than fifty (50) spaces.


12 How many visitor parking spaces required?

Minimum of 100 spaces.

13 Are the parking areas required to have lighting?

Yes.

14 Is a 100% backup generator required?

Yes.

Consider green/renewable energy sources.

15 Is this facility to act as a place of refuge in the case of an emergency?

Yes.

16 Is an EIA required?

(Environmental Impact Assesment) Already completed by Keith Bishop of Islands by Design.
17 ICAO requires 100% screening of passengers and bags, is this true for this facility?

Yes.

18 Will the facility operate at any specific level of service?

The facility will operate under ICAO and IATA (International Air Transpot Association) standards.

19 Can the CFR be joined to the ATB in one building or is an expansion of the facility envisioned for the future?

Yes.

20 What kind of retail offerings will be considered appropriate?
Food & Beverage, Souvenirs, Kiosks (3-5 spaces) and ATM service 21 Does the budget include IT, FF&E and signage?

Yes.

22 Is a nurses station/room required?

Yes, can be included in CFR building.

23 Is an infectious disease room required?

Yes, can also be doubled as the nurses room.

This designated area should be on a separate ventilation system from the main building.

24 Will the building have to house airline offices?

If so, how many?

There should be three to five office spaces.


25 How many security willl the facility house?

Six (6) security per shift but not all in one area.

26 How many fire staff must the CFR accommodate?

Minimum of three (3) per shift.

27 Is a survey available or is a surveyor required?

Yes.

Building developed by Surveyor General.

28 Are Quantity Surveyors required and will a BOQ (Bill of Quantity) be necessary?
Yes 29 Apart from Architecture, Structural and MEP engineers are any other specialist consultants required?

Yes, IT consultants.