Zone B · Boarding gate
Local DCS
Local Departure Control System
The link between airline reservations and physical airport operations.
PositionGate podium
HoldsFlight, seats, manifest
TracksChecked-in / boarded / no-show
Ends withFlight close-out
What it does
Local DCS manages the final phase of passenger and baggage processing before aircraft departure. It bridges the gap between airline reservations and what actually happens in the terminal, so that the right passenger, with the right baggage, boards the right flight.
The interface
Key capabilities
Flight setupScheduled and non-scheduled flights, aircraft type and configuration.
Passenger acceptanceNames, PNR, e-ticket, documents and special handling.
Seat mapCabin layout by class with seat assignment.
Baggage figuresPieces and weight recorded per passenger.
Boarding controlChecked-in, boarded and no-show counts as they change.
Flight close-outManifest and departure figures for the flight.
Where it works
Check-in counters, transfer desks, boarding gates and the departure control office.
- Carriers without a full host DCS at the station
- Handling agents covering multiple airlines
- Recovery when the airline host is unreachable
Workflow
Step 01Flight is created or received
Step 02Passengers are accepted and seated
Step 03Baggage is recorded
Step 04Boarding is controlled at the gate
Step 05Flight is closed and departs
Benefits
- Departure control that does not depend on an external host
- One live picture of checked-in, boarded and no-show
- Baggage figures tied to the passenger record
- Local support in the airport's own time zone