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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