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Aircraft Classification Number
The Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) is a number expressing the relative effect of an aircraft on the runway pavement for a specified standard subgrade category (ICAO).
The Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) is a number expressing the relative effect of an aircraft on the runway pavement for a specified standard subgrade category (ICAO).
Aircraft ground handling
In aviation, aircraft ground handling defines the servicing of an aircraft while it is on the ground and (usually) parked at a terminal gate of an airport.
In aviation, aircraft ground handling defines the servicing of an aircraft while it is on the ground and (usually) parked at a terminal gate of an airport.
Aircraft rescue and firefighting
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) is a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation and possible rescue of passengers and crew of an aircraft ...
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) is a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation and possible rescue of passengers and crew of an aircraft ...
Airfield rubber removal
Airfield rubber removal, also known as runway rubber removal, is the use of high pressure water, abrasives, chemicals and/or other mechanical means to remove the rubber that builds up on airport...
Airfield rubber removal, also known as runway rubber removal, is the use of high pressure water, abrasives, chemicals and/or other mechanical means to remove the rubber that builds up on airport...
AirMall
AIRMALL USA is a developer and manager of retail, food and beverage concessions at various US airports.
AIRMALL USA is a developer and manager of retail, food and beverage concessions at various US airports.
Airport check-in
]] Airport check-in uses service counters found at commercial airports handling commercial air travel.
]] Airport check-in uses service counters found at commercial airports handling commercial air travel.
Airport Movement Area Safety System
The Airport Movement Area Safety System (AMASS) visually and aurally prompts tower controllers to respond to situations which potentially compromise safety.
The Airport Movement Area Safety System (AMASS) visually and aurally prompts tower controllers to respond to situations which potentially compromise safety.
Airport rail link
An airport rail link is a service providing passenger rail transport from an airport to a nearby city; by mainline- or commuter trains, rapid transit, people mover or light rail.
An airport rail link is a service providing passenger rail transport from an airport to a nearby city; by mainline- or commuter trains, rapid transit, people mover or light rail.
Airport security
Airport security refers to the techniques and methods used in protecting passengers, staff and aircraft which use the airports from accidental/malicious harm, crime and other threats.
Airport security refers to the techniques and methods used in protecting passengers, staff and aircraft which use the airports from accidental/malicious harm, crime and other threats.
Airport surveillance radar
An airport surveillance radar is a radar system used at airports to detect and display the position of aircraft in the terminal area.
An airport surveillance radar is a radar system used at airports to detect and display the position of aircraft in the terminal area.
Automated airport weather station
Automated airport weather stations are automated sensor suites which are designed to serve aviation and meteorological observing needs for safe and efficient aviation operations and weather fore...
Automated airport weather stations are automated sensor suites which are designed to serve aviation and meteorological observing needs for safe and efficient aviation operations and weather fore...
Automatic Terminal Information Service
Automatic Terminal Information Service, or ATIS, is a continuous broadcast of recorded noncontrol information in busier terminal (i.e.
Automatic Terminal Information Service, or ATIS, is a continuous broadcast of recorded noncontrol information in busier terminal (i.e.
Baggage carousel
A baggage carousel is a device, generally at an airport, that delivers checked luggage to the passengers at the baggage claim area at their final destination.
A baggage carousel is a device, generally at an airport, that delivers checked luggage to the passengers at the baggage claim area at their final destination.
Baggage claim
The baggage claim area is an airport terminology that describes the area of an airport terminal where one claims checked-in baggage after disembarking from an airline flight.
The baggage claim area is an airport terminology that describes the area of an airport terminal where one claims checked-in baggage after disembarking from an airline flight.
Cellphone lot
A cellphone lot is a parking lot, typically located at airports, where people can wait before picking up passengers.
A cellphone lot is a parking lot, typically located at airports, where people can wait before picking up passengers.
Consolidated rental car facility
A consolidated rental car facility is a complex that hosts numerous rental car agencies.
A consolidated rental car facility is a complex that hosts numerous rental car agencies.
Control tower
A control tower, or more specifically an Air Traffic Control Tower (TWR), is the name of the airport building from which the air traffic control unit controls the movement of aircraft on a...
A control tower, or more specifically an Air Traffic Control Tower (TWR), is the name of the airport building from which the air traffic control unit controls the movement of aircraft on a...
Departure control system
A Departure Control System (DCS) automates processing an Airlines' Airport management operation.
A Departure Control System (DCS) automates processing an Airlines' Airport management operation.
Displaced threshold
A displaced threshold is a runway threshold located at a point other than the physical beginning or end of the runway.
A displaced threshold is a runway threshold located at a point other than the physical beginning or end of the runway.
Engineered materials arrestor system
An engineered materials arrestor system or engineered materials arresting system is a bed of engineered materials built at the end of a runway.
An engineered materials arrestor system or engineered materials arresting system is a bed of engineered materials built at the end of a runway.
Flight information display system
A Flight Information Display system (FIDS) is a computer system used in airports to display flight information to passengers, in which a computer system controls mechanical or electronic displa...
A Flight Information Display system (FIDS) is a computer system used in airports to display flight information to passengers, in which a computer system controls mechanical or electronic displa...
Gate (airport)
A gate in aviation is a long, movable, "bridge" that allows passengers to embark and disembark their aircraft without having to go outside.
A gate in aviation is a long, movable, "bridge" that allows passengers to embark and disembark their aircraft without having to go outside.
Jet blast deflector
A jet blast deflector or blast fence is a safety device that redirects the high energy exhaust from a jet engine to prevent damage and injury.
A jet blast deflector or blast fence is a safety device that redirects the high energy exhaust from a jet engine to prevent damage and injury.
Jet bridge
A jet bridge is an enclosed, movable connector which extends from an airport terminal gate to an airplane, allowing passengers to board and disembark without having to go outside.
A jet bridge is an enclosed, movable connector which extends from an airport terminal gate to an airplane, allowing passengers to board and disembark without having to go outside.
Low level windshear alert system
A Low level windshear alert system (LLWAS) measures wind speed and direction at remote sensor station sites situated around an airport.
A Low level windshear alert system (LLWAS) measures wind speed and direction at remote sensor station sites situated around an airport.
Pavement Classification Number
The Pavement Classification Number is an International Civil Aviation Organization standard used in combination with the Aircraft Classification Number to indicate the strength of a runway, taxi...
The Pavement Classification Number is an International Civil Aviation Organization standard used in combination with the Aircraft Classification Number to indicate the strength of a runway, taxi...
Pilot Controlled Lighting
Pilot Controlled Lighting (PCL), also known as Aircraft Radio Control of Aerodrome Lighting (ARCAL) or Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL), is a system which allows air...
Pilot Controlled Lighting (PCL), also known as Aircraft Radio Control of Aerodrome Lighting (ARCAL) or Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL), is a system which allows air...
Precision approach path indicator
Precision approach path Indicator is a visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct approach to an aerodrome or an airport.
Precision approach path Indicator is a visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct approach to an aerodrome or an airport.
Precision Runway Monitor
In aviation, Precision Runway Monitor System is a high-speed, high-precision radar system developed by Raytheon for use in monitoring simultaneous close parallel instrument approaches to airports.
In aviation, Precision Runway Monitor System is a high-speed, high-precision radar system developed by Raytheon for use in monitoring simultaneous close parallel instrument approaches to airports.
Runway
According to ICAO a runway is a "defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft."
According to ICAO a runway is a "defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft."
Runway Awareness and Advisory System
The Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) is an electronic detection system developed by Honeywell.
The Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) is an electronic detection system developed by Honeywell.
Runway safety
Several terms fall under the flight safety topic of runway safety, including incursion, excursion, and confusion.
Several terms fall under the flight safety topic of runway safety, including incursion, excursion, and confusion.
Runway Status Lights
Runway Status Lights (RWSL) is a fully automatic advisory safety system as a part of an ongoing effort to explore new technologies to increase safety during airport ground operations.
Runway Status Lights (RWSL) is a fully automatic advisory safety system as a part of an ongoing effort to explore new technologies to increase safety during airport ground operations.
Security theater
Security theater is a term that describes security countermeasures intended to provide the feeling of improved security while doing little or nothing to actually improve security.
Security theater is a term that describes security countermeasures intended to provide the feeling of improved security while doing little or nothing to actually improve security.
Tabletop runway
A tabletop runway is a runway that is located on the top of a plateau with either end stopping abruptly and dropping into deep gorges.
A tabletop runway is a runway that is located on the top of a plateau with either end stopping abruptly and dropping into deep gorges.
Taxiway
A taxiway is a path on an airport connecting runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities.
A taxiway is a path on an airport connecting runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities.
Visual Docking Guidance System
A stand guidance system is a system which gives information to a pilot attempting to park his aircraft at an airport stand, usually via visual methods, leading to the term Visual Docking Gu...
A stand guidance system is a system which gives information to a pilot attempting to park his aircraft at an airport stand, usually via visual methods, leading to the term Visual Docking Gu...