Principle

As far as an airport has been constructed  on an artificial island in open waters, it needs runways in different directions to enable airplanes to take off and land against the wind. The surface of such an airport therefore requires extensive acreage. Its construction normally implicates various  environmental problems. Hence, construction cost are out of proportion.

The Rotating Floating Airport is a platform that rotates along a fixed circulair terminal, constructed on the bottom of the sea and connected with the mainland by a tunnel metro line. The RFA always rotates according to the wind direction, enabling airplanes to take off and land comfortably in all wind conditions. This type of airport just requires only two parallel runways. Constructing an airport this way minimizes the surface required. In addition, its 'central' construction concept enhances minimal enviromental implications. Its offcoast location also facilitates night traffic.

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