What is the parking spaces per 1,000,000 annual originating passengers range?

• A. 500 to 800
• B. 1,000 to 1,400
• C. 1,500 to 2,000
• D. 2,000 to 2,500

Answer: (B)

The main idea is how many parking spaces a airport parking system should provide relative to how many passengers originate there. This uses a planning ratio of parking spaces per million annual originating passengers to size facilities efficiently.

The typical planning range is about 1,000 to 1,400 spaces for every million annual originating passengers. This reflects a balance between having enough stalls to handle peak demand and not overbuilding, which would waste land and money. If you used a far lower range, like 500 to 800, you’d risk inadequate parking during busy periods. If you used higher ranges, such as 1,500 to 2,000 or 2,000 to 2,500, you’d likely overestimate demand and overspend.