Keywords related to Air transportation:

Airfield/Airport       :           The area which contains the facilities needed for the operation of aircraft.

Apron            :           Area intended to accommodate standing aircraft for the purpose of loading or unloading of passengers and cargo.

Runway         :           The path over which the aircraft moves when taking off or landing.

Taxiway         :           The path over which an aircraft may taxi to and from the runway and apron.

Terminal Area          :           The area that houses the terminal building, facilities for loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, apron, vehicle parking and hangars.

Hangars         :           A shed for accommodating aircraft for repairs and maintenance.

Airport Site Selection         :           The selection of site for a new airport.

Airport Layout         :           Layout of the various elements of an airport.

Airport Pavement    :           Pavements that support aircraft.

Airport Drainage     :           Arrangement for drainage of water from various parts of an airport.