Airport, Aviation Personnel Alexandra Čadová
Content Aerodrome Definition History and Development Main parts of an Airport Aircrew
Aerodrome Definition A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations, and equipment) intended to be used for the arrival, departure, and surface movement of aircraft
History and Development Grassy field The dirt-only field Concrete surfaces
History College park airport in Maryland, US - established in 1909 by Wilbur Wright - the worldś oldest operating airfield - training site
The Several Names for an Airport Airfield Airport Airbase Floating airports very large floating structure ( VLF) Pneumatic Stabilized Platform ( PSP) technology
Main Parts of an Airport RWY TWY Apron Parking area
Buildings TWR Terminal Hangars Shelters Logistics buildings
Vehicles Aircraft tug Fuel truck Ground power unit Fire truck Ambulance Snow plough Catering truck
Air Traffic Control Presence Non towered airports Airports with an ATC system
The Busiest Airports Hartsfiled Jackson Atlanta International Airport ( most passengers annually, most aircraft movements annually ) Dubai International Airport (most international passengers annually) Honk Kong International Airport ( most cargo traffic by weight annually)
Aircrew Definition Pilot, Co-pilot, Airgunner, Crew chief, Flight engineer, Flight officer, Load master, Navigator, Air observer, Signaller, Tactical coordinator
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