Airport CDM is the concept which aims at improving operational efficiency at airports by reducing delays, improving the predictability of events during the progress of a flight and optimising the utilisation of resources.

 

With Airport CDM the network is served also with more accurate take-off information to derive ATFM slots. As more airports implement Airport CDM, the network will be able to effectively utilise available slots more efficiently and reduce the current buffer capacity.

 

The improved decision making by the Airport CDM Partners is therefore facilitated by the sharing of accurate and timely information and by adapted operational procedures, automatic processes and user friendly tools. EUROCONTROL Airport CDM team is responsible for ensuring standardisation and dissemination of best practice of Airport CDM implementation at European airports. The concept is an integral part of both the DMEAN and SESAR programs.

 

The common goals of Airport CDM are as summarised in the diagram on the right: