An airport is a facility where
aircraft such as
airplanes and
helicopters operate. An airport minimally consists of one
runway or
helipad (for
helicopters), for
take offs and
landings, and usually buildings as
hangars,
terminal buildings and a control center.Additionally, an airport may have a variety of facilities and infrastructure, including
fixed base operator services,
air traffic control, passenger facilities such as restaurants and lounges, and
emergency services. A
military airport is known as an
airbase or
air station. The terms airfield, airstrip, and
aerodrome may also be used to refer to airports of varying sizes. In some jurisdictions, the term airport is used where the facility is licensed as such by the relevant government organization (e.g.
FAA,
Transport Canada). Elsewhere the distinction is merely one of general appearance. Yet other areas define an airport by its having the necessary customs offices etc expected of a port.
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An unimproved surface which has been adapted for take-off or landing of aircraft, usually having minimum facilities. See also aerodrome. 1/2/73
Surface non améliorée qui a été adaptée au décollage ou à l'atterrissage des avions et qui dispose généralement d'un minimum d'installations. Voir aussi aérodrome. 1/2/73
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