Airports and runways

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sub-terminal at airport to bring passengers nearer to gates
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satellite
terminal for private, business and leisure aviation
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general aviation terminal
parking stand directly connected to the airport terminal
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aircraft gate
area around airport buildings used for aircraft movement and parking
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apron
corridor connecting the airport terminal with gates
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boarding walkway (pier)
long barrier which diverts efflux behind parked or taxiing aircraft; they are often installed between the aircraft stands and the terminal buildings
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blast fence
used for storage and handling of containers, pallets, goods, freight
building
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cargo terminal
a place where controllers work
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control tower cab
the airport service which is responsible for liaising with the crew about operational matter
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dispatch
angled taxiway allowing aircraft to vacate runway without decelerating completely
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high speed taxiway / speedway
a designated location where aircraft are de-iced in cold weather before departure
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de-icing station
remote location where a/c engines can be tested
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engine run-up area
extension from main terminal building extending into the apron and containing gates
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finger
crossing of taxiway, runways
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intersection
a place indicated by painted ground markings, illuminated signage and (often) stop bars where aircraft stop until they are authorised to enter the runway
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holding point
intersection indicated on the chart where the risk of collisions and incursions is high
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hot spot
place where aircraft are repaired and maintained
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maintenance hangar
building for passenger check-in, security, immigration, etc.
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passenger terminal
long corridor connecting airport terminal with gates
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pier
area around terminal buildings where aircraft are parked and serviced
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ramp
sub-terminal at airport
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radial passenger loading area / satellite
paved surface available and suitable for aircraft take-off and landing
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runway
a series of painted marks showing the runway centreline
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runway central line markings
a symbol on the runway which identifies it
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runway designation markings
lines that are provided in a line along the end of the runway available for use. They are red and can only be seen in the direction of runway use
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runway end lights
are white stripes running parallel to the centerline of the runway just beyond the actual runway threshold that help identify the beginning of the landing runway
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runway threshold markings
additional paved area beyond the normal end of the runway to allow for aircraft overrunning in an emergency
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stopway
paved way for aircraft to move between the terminals and the runways
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taxiway
beginning of the runway
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threshold
area after threshold where a/c usually touch down on landing
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touchdown zone
a bridge that can be moved and put against the door of an aircraft, so people can get on and off
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jetway / air bridge / telescopic corridor
on the way; while travelling from/to a particular place
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en route
En route traffic is controlled at an area control centre.
aircraft stairs / airstairs
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passenger steps

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