A Research of Efficient Use of Ground Service Equipment Parking· Storage Area and Ramp Fee Structure at Airport

This study attempted to conduct a comprehensive analysis on the efficient use of the airport equipment parking area and the reasonable facility charge system. The researcher attempted to present academic and policy implications for this study in terms of improving the efficiency of airport operation in the airside of airport, improving the safety of ground operators, and securing equity among stakeholders. According to empirical analysis, this study proposed a plan to improve the mooring fee system based on the equipment rating system using K-means cluster analysis as a policy alternative to simultaneously reduce congestion in airport equipment parking area and improve profitability of airport operating authorities. First of all, it is to increase the mooring usage fee by 10% for grade 4 GSE equipment. The opportunity cost of space occupancy was reflected through a price signal for the concentrated cluster. In addition, it is expected to suppress inefficient long-term occupancy and induce equipment relocation. Secondly, this paper proposed also the introduction of surcharge for unused GSE equipment left in the parking area.