Airport

Airport

What is an Airport?

The Essential Components of an Airport

Airports serve as the hub for air travel, comprising runways, terminals, and support services.

An airport is a facility specifically designed and equipped for aircraft to take off, land, and park. It can be located on land or water (in the case of seaplane bases).

• Components: Typical components of an airport include runways, taxiways, aprons, control towers, passenger terminals, and cargo facilities.
• Roles and Functions: Airports serve as critical nodes in the air transportation network, facilitating passenger travel, cargo handling, aircraft maintenance, and various other aviation-related activities.
• Types and Sizes: Airports vary widely in size and complexity, from small regional airfields to major international hubs.

Airports are essential infrastructure in the aviation system, serving as the primary bases for aircraft operation, maintenance, and support.