Airport Flashcards
What is a gateway in air transport?
A point of entrance or exit that allows access into or out of a country
Example: O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa
What is an inbound flight?
A flight that is entering a country
Example: Air France entering South Africa
What is an outbound flight?
A flight that is leaving a country
Example: Air France leaving South Africa
Define a domestic flight.
A flight within a country
Example: A flight from East London Airport to George Airport
What is an international flight?
Flights that cross the border of another country
Example: A flight from South Africa to Germany
What characterizes a regional flight?
Flights within a particular region
Example: A flight from South Africa to Botswana
Define an intercontinental flight.
Flights between two continents
Example: A flight from Africa to Europe
What is a transcontinental flight?
A flight across a continent
Example: A flight from Namibia to Egypt
What is a transatlantic flight?
A flight across the Atlantic Ocean
Example: A flight from South Africa to Brazil
Fill in the blank: A flight from Johannesburg to London is an example of a _______.
intercontinental flight
What is a long-haul flight?
A flight typically lasting over 6 hours
What is a medium-haul flight?
A flight typically lasting between 3 to 6 hours
What is a short-haul flight?
A flight typically lasting less than 3 hours
What is a charter flight?
A flight that is not part of a regular airline schedule and is usually booked for a specific group
What are long-haul flights?
Flights over long distances, for example a flight from South Africa to Australia.
Example: Johannesburg to Hong Kong, Total trip time: 12 hours and 45 minutes
What defines medium-haul flights?
Flights that cover distances longer than short-haul flights, but shorter than long-haul flights.
Example: Johannesburg to Nairobi, Total trip time: 4 hours and 5 minutes
What are short-haul flights?
Flights that cover short distances, for example, a flight from Port Elizabeth to Queenstown Airport.
Example: Johannesburg to Harare (Zimbabwe), Total trip time: 1 hour 40 minutes
What are chartered flights?
Flights on aircraft that are hired by private companies or individuals, determined by customers’ needs.
Includes size of the aircraft, point of departure, destination, and time of departure.
What types of airports are found in South Africa?
- International airports
- National airports
- Privately owned airports
- Private landing strips
What characterizes international airports?
Airports that have flights and airlines that depart and arrive from different countries.
What defines national airports?
Airports where only domestic flights land and take off.
What are privately owned airports?
Airports that are owned by private individuals or companies.
What are private landing strips?
Found in open spaces belonging to private individuals or companies, ranging from tar strips at private game lodges to dirt strips on farms.
