AGO Flashcards
A place where aircraft regularly take off and land, and where facilities are provided for passengers.
Airports
The controlled corridors in the sky that guide aircraft during flight, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Airways
In this year, early airstrips designed for military aviation during World War I, used for reconnaissance and transporting troops and supplies.
1910s
What happened in Early 1900s - WWI era
- Airports are originally built for military purposes
In this year development of larger airports as passenger air travel became more popular, supported by government and private investments.
1930s
What happened in 1920s - 1930
- Airports are now open for civilian use
- Intro to ATC
What happened in Post-WWII Era - 1960s
Rise of the “Airport City” concept
What happened during 1970s - present
expansion and modernization
Strips of land designed for aircraft takeoff and landing.
runways
Paths connecting runways with terminals, hangars, and aprons.
Taxiways
Area for parking
aircraft, loading/unloading, refueling, and maintenance.
Apron (Ramp)
Buildings for passengers to check in, board flights, and access services.
Terminals
Facility that manage takeoff, landing, and ground movement
Control Tower
Segmented regions of airspace controlled by an ATC facility.
Flight Information Regions (FIRs)
Ground-based controllers who manage the flow of aircraft
Air traffic control (ATC) system