blast fence

a barrier that protects an area from the force of jet engines

hotspot
a point in an airport where there is danger of runway incursions
intersection
a place where two runways, roads, etc. cross
pavement markings
lines and letters painted on the ground
signage
letters, numbers and symbols that are positioned around an
airport to show pilots where they are and which way to go
taxiway
a road that planes take to get to and from the runway
terminal
the main building at an airport

3 Written questions
1.

2.

3.

lines and letters painted on the ground

letters, numbers and symbols that are positioned around an airport to show pilots where
they are and which way to go

a point in an airport where there is danger of runway incursions

3 Multiple choice questions

1.

a barrier that protects an area from the force of jet engines

1.

terminal

2.

blast fence

3.

arrow

4.

signage

b. a road that planes take to get to and from the runway

arrow

1.

2.

signage

3.

taxiway

4.

terminal

b. a place where two runways, roads, etc. cross

hotspot

1.

2.

terminal

3.

arrow

4.

intersection

2 True/False questions
1.

arrow a symbol that shows you which way to go

True

2.

False

terminal a road that planes take to get to and from the runway

True

False

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Components of Airport
Therefore, the main components of airport are

1. Landing Area of Airport

It is the airport components used for landing and takeoff operations of an aircraft. Landing
Area includes Runways and taxiways.

2. Terminal Area
The transition of passengers and goods from ground to air takes place in the terminal area.
Various methods are used to accommodate and transfer the public and its goods arriving
either by ground or by air. The degree of development in the terminal area depends upo9n
volume of airport, operations, type of air traffic using airport, number of passengers and the
airport employees to be served and the manner in which they are served and
accommodated. Terminal area consists of the following parts Terminal
building, Apron, Automobile Parking Area, Hangers.
Landing area is the component of airport used for landing and takeoff operations of an
aircraft. Landing area includes
1.

Runways

2.

Taxiways

1. Runways

It is the most important part of an airport in the form of paved, long and narrow rectangular
strip which actually used for landing and takeoff operations. It has turfed (grassy) shoulders
on both sides. The width of runway and area of shoulders is called the landing strip. The
runway is located in the center of landing strip. The length of landing strip is somewhat
larger than the runway strip in order to accommodate the stop way to stop the aircraft in
case of abandoned takeoff.
The length and width of runway should be sufficient to accommodate the aircraft which is
likely to be served by it. The length of runway should be sufficient to accelerate the aircraft
to the point of takeoff and should be enough such that the aircraft clearing the threshold of
runway by 15m should be brought to stop with in the 60% of available runway length. The
length of runway depends on various meteorological and topographical conditions.
Transverse gradients should not be less than 0.5% but should always be greater than 0.5%.
2. Taxiways

Taxiway is the paved way rigid or flexible which connects runway with loading apron or
service and maintenance hangers or with another runway. They are used for the movement
of aircraft on the airfields for various purposes such as exit or landing, exit for takeoff etc.
The speed of aircraft on taxiway is less than that during taking off or landing speed.

The taxiway should be laid on such a manner to provide the shortest possible path and to
prevent the interference of landed aircraft taxying towards loading apron and the taxiing
aircraft running towards the runway. The intersection of runway and taxiway should be given
proper attention because during turning operation, this part comes under intense loading. If
it is weaker than the aero plane may fell down from taxiway. Its longitudinal grade should not
be greater than 3% while its transverse gradient should not be less than 0.5%. It is also
provided with a shoulder of 7.5m width paved with bituminous surfacing. The taxiway should
be visible from a distance of 300m to a pilot at 3m height from the ground.

Airport Components
An airport has two major components; an airfield and terminals. A
typical airfield is composed of a runway for takeoffs and landings as
well as two (or one) parallel taxiing lanes (taxiway). Connecting
lanes between the runway and the taxiing lanes usually have an
angle permitting the quick exit from the runway for planes that have
just landed. Modern airfield designs provide two of three exiting
options per landing direction depending of the plane's size. A small
aircraft will take less distance to brake than a large aircraft and has
thus the opportunity to exit the runway, freeing valuable takeoff or
landing slots., freeing valuable takeoff or landing slots. Although
there is a wide variety of terminal designs, most fit within three
categories:
The linear orientation of terminals (1) allows several planes
to board passengers at the same time (through jet bridges)
and represents one of the most common terminal design. The
drawback of this type of terminal is when they are of large size,
move this type of terminal is when they are of large size,

movements of passengers and luggage can be long particularly

if they are used as hubs (e.g. Frankfurt, Chicago, Brussels,
Minneapolis / St. Paul).particularly if they are used as hubs
(e.g. Frankfurt, Chicago, Brussels, Minneapolis / St. Paul).
The islet (2), or satellite, is an answer to the lack of terminal
space problem by permitting the stowage of several planes on
a smaller terminal surface. The satellite is often linked to the
rest of the airport by a hall or an underground passage (e.g.
Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 1, Dallas/Fort Worth).
Some airports opt for shuttles (3), which enables to reduce
the size of the terminal and maximize the number of planes
that can be serviced but may involve longer boarding times.
This type of design is however less common for a whole
terminal, but commonly applied to parts of a larger terminal.
This can be the case for smaller domestic planes that are
parked on a pad and serviced by buses. In situations of
congestion shuttles can be used for unloading passengers,
which frees valuable gates for boarding. In a normal situation,
freight planes are loaded and unloaded by shuttles (haulers
bringing air unit load devices), so the shuttles design is
prevalent in air cargo operations.

aerodrome
NOUN BRITISH

a small airport

air base
NOUN

a military airport

airfield
NOUN

a place where aircraft arrive and leave, especially military or private aircraft

airport
a place where airplanes arrive and leave, consisting of runways (=long roads where airplanes
land and take off) and large buildings for passengers called terminals
NOUN

airside
ADJECTIVE

next to the part of an airport where aircraft stand

airstrip
NOUN

a long narrow piece of land that can be used by airplanes for landing and leaving the ground

apron
NOUN

a place at an airport where planes wait or turn around

arrivals
the part of an airport that deals with passengers who are arriving. The part that deals with
passengers who are leaving is called departures.
NOUN

baggage claim
NOUN AMERICAN

the place in an airport where people pick up their bags after a flight

baggage reclaim
NOUN BRITISH

the baggage claim area of an airport

business lounge
a room at an airport for business class passengers, with comfortable chairs and a coffee bar
and sometimes also computers, fax machines, and secretaries
NOUN

carousel
NOUN

a moving surface in an airport from which you collect your bags

check-in
NOUN

the place you go to when you arrive at an airport or hotel

check-in counter
a desk where you go to hand in your bags and suitcases and have
your ticket checked at an airport
NOUN AMERICAN

check-in desk
NOUN BRITISH

a check-in counter

control tower
a tall building at an airport from which people control the movement of aircraft. The people who
do this job are called air traffic controllers.
NOUN

departure lounge
NOUN

a large room in an airport where you sit and wait before going onto an airplane

departures
the part of an airport that deals with passengers who are leaving. The part that deals with
passengers who are arriving is called arrivals.
NOUN

executive lounge
a room at an airport or hotel with comfortable chairs, a coffee bar, etc. for people who are
traveling first-class
NOUN

gate
NOUN

the place at an airport where people get on an airplane

helipad
NOUN

a flat area for helicopters to land on and take off from, often on top of a building

heliport
NOUN

a small airport for helicopters

hub
NOUN TOURISM a central airport that passengers can fly to
from smaller local airports in order to make international or long-distanceflights

JFK
an international airport in New York City

landing pad
NOUN

a place on a building or on the ground where a helicopter can land

landing strip
NOUN

a long narrow piece of ground where planes land and take off (=leave the ground)

landside
ADJECTIVE the landside part of an airport is the part before you go through the security checks to get
on an aircraft

lounge
NOUN

a room or area in a place such as an airport where people can sit and wait

meeting point
NOUN

a point at an airport or train station where people can arrange to meet

runway
NOUN

a long road used by planes when they land and take off, usually at an airport

scanner
a piece of equipment that is used at an airport for producing a picture of
the inside of peoples bags
NOUN

the tarmac
NOUN

the part of an airport where the planes stop and that people walk across to get on a plane

terminal
NOUN

a large building at an airport where passengers arrive and leave

transit lounge
NOUN

a room in an international airport where passengers can wait for their flight to another country