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What is an AIRPORT?
A public facility where aircrafts can take off and land. Consists of runways. Usually owned and/or operated by the national government. Private airports - CHANGI
AIRPORT STRUCTURES
AIRSIDE AREAS: Runways Taxiways Ramps / apron
A taxiway is a path on an airport connecting runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities A runway (RWY) is a strip of land on an airport, on which aircraft can take off and land. Apron and ramps A hangar is an enclosed structure designed to hold aircraft in protective storage.
hangar
apron
AIRPORT STRUCTURES
LAND SIDE: Public transport stations Access Roads Parking lots
TYPES OF AIRPORTS
Towered Non-Towered
The TOWER controls the air traffic and monitors the departure / arrival of aircrafts
Air traffic control (ATC) is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air.
IMMIGRATION
Responsible for the ADMISSION and REMOVAL of travelers entering the country.
AIRPORT CUSTOMS
An authority or agency responsible for the collection of duties & for controlling the flow of people, animals & goods in and out of the country.
PRE-SECURITY ZONES
Check-In Counters Retail Stores and Restaurants
PASSENGER FACILITIES
Banks, Money Changers, & ATMs Baggage Handling Services (Portage) Public Telephone Booths Medical Clinics Postal Services Parking
PASSENGER FACILITIES
Special Assistance Services; Tourist Information Ground Transportation Services
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