In an era of strong air traffic growth, which is forecast to rise steadily over the next 20 years, airport cities will play a central role in accommodating growth and providing greater capacity in many key locations around the world. At the same time, the spread of this global phenomenon has brought new dynamism to the very definition of what an airport is and what it can do for its community.

There are many positive contributions associated with airport cities, not the least of which is the economic dynamism that they stimulate.

These multi-faceted metropolitan powerhouses attract new businesses, create new jobs and open new commercial possibilities, introducing a vibrant business model that can accommodate intensive air travel needs in an environmentally responsible way.

Contents

Industry foreword
Robert J. Aaronson, Director General
Airports Council International

Expert foreword
Professor John D. Kasarda, Director
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise,
University of North Carolina

Part One: The story so far
Where the airport city concept began; what makes a successful airport city and the future of aerotropolis planning by Professor John D. Kasarda

Part Two: The pioneers
With an introduction by Professor John D. Kasarda
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Dubai World Central
Frankfurt Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Part Three: The next generation
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Athens International Airport
Beijing Airport City
Belo Horizonte International Airport
Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports
Incheon International Airport
Memphis International Airport
Moscow Domodedovo International Airport
Singapore Changi International Airport
Vienna International Airport