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Airport and transit restroom sizing guide

Airport and Transit Restroom Sizing: A Quick Guide

Airports and transit hubs are among the most demanding environments for restroom design. With tens of thousands of passengers daily, bathrooms must be fast, reliable, and scalable. Poor sizing causes queues and stockouts; oversizing wastes valuable real estate.

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Key Sizing Focus Areas

Throughput

Peak ratios: 1 lav/40–60 passengers per hour. Soap consumption sized ≥1.2× faucet volume to prevent shortages.

Soap Supply

Foam vs liquid efficiency, multifeed systems, and telemetry alerts ensure continuous service in high-traffic zones.

Queuing

Wide apron sinks and ≥600 mm spout spacing streamline flow, minimize misfires, and keep queues moving.

Executive Reviews

ThemeSummary
ThroughputPeak loads require 1 lav/40–60 passengers per hour, plus hot water recirculation for surges.
Soap SupplySize soap ≥1.2× faucet activations. Use multifeed reservoirs and telemetry to avoid stockouts.
QueuingWide apron sinks with ≥600 mm spout spacing prevent cross-triggers and speed up passenger flow.
DurabilityIK10 fixtures, antimicrobial finishes, laminar outlets, and drip trays ensure hygiene and resilience.

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Throughput & Soap Sizing

Rules of thumb for lavatory ratios, soap sizing ≥1.2× activations, and telemetry integration.

Queuing Optimization

Wide apron sinks, spout spacing, and design strategies that minimize queues in airport restrooms.

Quick Spec Guidance

Throughput

1 lav/40–60 passengers per hour. Size soap ≥1.2× faucet activations. Include hot water recirculation for peaks.

Queuing

Wide apron sinks with ≥600 mm spacing reduce misfires, support flow, and improve passenger satisfaction.

Durability

Use IK10 fixtures, antimicrobial finishes, drip trays, and laminar outlets for hygiene and resilience under heavy traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the lavatory ratio for airports?

Typically 1 lav per 40–60 passengers per hour at gate clusters, adjusted for demographics and cultural norms.

How should soap supply be sized?

Soap volume should be ≥1.2× faucet activations. Multifeed reservoirs reduce refill frequency and prevent stockouts.

What’s the rule for spout spacing?

≥600 mm center-to-center to prevent cross-triggers, reduce wasted water, and enhance user flow.

Why use apron sinks?

They allow multiple passengers to move freely, minimizing queues and delays during peak boarding times.

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