Airport

Airport

A station, usually consisting of buildings, airfields and runways, used to provide a place for aircraft to take off and land as well as to house commercial services for passengers and on-board staff.

Industry: Aviation

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air traffic control (ATC)

Aviation; Airport

Air traffic control (ATC) services are provided by controllers responsible for directing aircraft on the ground and in the air to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow is maintained.

above ground level (AGL)

Aviation; Airport

Above ground level is the height in which an aircraft is above the ground. Used in conjunction or alternatively with MSL (Mean Sea Level) to calculate altitudes for aviators.

above sea level (ASL)

Aviation; Airport

A term usually used to define how high up on land a certain position is.

avionics

Aviation; Airport

The electronic systems used in aircrafts to ensure a safe, reliable and informative flight.

biometrics

Aviation; Airport

A signal device or a radio transmitter that emits a guidance signal for aircrafts.

A travel agency that specializes in liquidating airline seats (primarily international) that would normally go unsold. Although there may be significant cost savings, inventory is limited and tickets ...

coupon, flight

Aviation; Airport

A coupon is a ticket issued for transportation, which contains the itinerary of the passenger but is valid only for carriage between the passenger's point of embarkation and debarkation on a single ...