Analysis of Iran's Settlement System Based on Air Passenger Movement Patterns

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Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Urbanism, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

2 Master Student of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Geography, Kharazmi university of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

3 Master Student of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Literatures & human sciences of Ali Shariati, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.

10.22059/jtcp.2025.391137.670498

Abstract

Analyzing Passenger flows can also assist urban planners in better understanding how to distribute services and infrastructure in a way that meets the needs of various populations. This research aims to analyze the settlement system of Iran using a network-based approach and to examine air flows between cities with active airports (from 2011 to 2021), which can contribute to a better understanding of spatial patterns and urban interactions. This study, based on the positivist paradigm, employs a quantitative research method that is descriptive and analytical in nature. The results indicate that Tehran, as the central hub, plays a dominant role in the urban network, which can have significant impacts on the distribution of services and infrastructure in other cities. The existence of secondary hubs within this settlement system indicates the formation of a polycentric pattern that can contribute to a more balanced development of different regions. These hubs may act as strengths within the settlement system, helping to attract population and new investments. This research can serve as a foundation for future policy making in urban and regional development and can enhance the quality of life in cities. Ultimately, focusing on the analysis of flow data and utilizing advanced modeling tools can enrich studies of the settlement system in Iran and lead to the development of more effective solutions in urban and regional management.

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Town and Country Planning

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 12 October 2025

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  • Receive Date: 26 February 2025
  • Revise Date: 01 October 2025
  • Accept Date: 12 October 2025

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