Optimum runway exit location

A model to be used to find optimum runway exit location is proposed. The objective was to minimize the cost of taxiing to the terminal area after landing in the case when aircraft pass by this area during landing. This objective is relevant for many airports as compared to the objective usually stated in runway exit location optimization, to increase runway capacity, which is relevant only under saturation conditions. The proposed model is based on the simple searching procedure which shows to be efficient enough for a realistic choice of a variable domain and the value of the discrete searching step. Model inputs are the aircraft type mix in the fleet and the unit taxiing cost and the probability of exit acceptance for each aircraft type. A numerical example of model application is presented.