Airports & Aerodromes
Definitons
Definitons
Does an aerodrome need to be open to the public to be considered an aerodrome?
No, it can be private too.
What is the definition of a runway?
The area where aircraft take off and land.
The taxiway connects ______ and _______.
Apron -> Runway
Located on the apron, what are terminal buildings used for, other than the boarding and departing of passengers?
They are also used for baggage and cargo handling.
What do windsocks do?
Used by pilots to determine wind direction & approximate speed.
True or False?
An aerodrome does not have to be registered to be considered an aerodrome.
False.
Identify the option that does NOT belong in the following sentence.
A runway may be made of snow, gravel, mud, grass, gravel, pavement, dirt among other materials
Mud.
What are taxiways desinged for?
They are used for aircraft to get from runway to the apron, and vice versa.
True / False
Aprons are only designed for passengers.
False.
It is the area used to load and unload passengers as well as cargo.
What are the duties of the ATC / Control Tower?
To ensure safe, efficient, & practical movment of aircraft.
What makes aerodromes and airports different?
It needs its certification.
If a runway is facing 270 degrees (W), what would the runway number be?
27
What is the colour of lights that illuminate the taxiway?
Blue.
What kind of services can aircraft receive while on the apron?
Servicing, refueling, & maintenance, and parking of aircraft.
Where do passengers board and depart the aircraft?
Whats the definition of an aerodrome?
An aerodrome is any area of land or water, designed for the arrival, departure and movement of aircraft.
BONUS 2X POINTS!!!
(Callback from previous lesson)
Why would a runway be marked with an L or R?
If two runways run parallel to each other they are identified as left or right by adding an L or an R next to the runway number.
What is the definition of a taxiway?
Taxiways are the area used by aircraft to maneuver on the ground.
What is the definiton of the apron?
The apron is the area of an aerodrome where aircraft gather to unload.
What services do hangars provide?
Protecting aircraft from harsh weather, servicing aircraft, and facilitating maintenance.
What requirement does an aerodrome need to become an airport?
A saftey certificate stating it has met all saftey standards.
How can you distinguish the taxiway from the runway?
Runways are distinguished with numbers, taxi via letters.
How can you distinguish the taxiway from the runway at night?
Different coloured lights that line the taxiway.
What is another possible name for the Apron?
Tarmac.
Ramp Area.
Where is the Terminal Building located?
Located on the Apron