Airport

Airport

A station, usually consisting of buildings, airfields and runways, used to provide a place for aircraft to take off and land as well as to house commercial services for passengers and on-board staff.

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apron management service

Aviation; Air traffic control

A service provided to regulate the activities and the movement of aircraft and vehicles on an apron.

air defence long-range radar

Aviation; Air traffic control

A military radar sensor system composed of a transmitter, antenna and associated communications that can detect and track targets at all azimuths, ranges and elevations. It is used for tactical ...

altitude reservation service

Aviation; Air traffic control

The service provided by the altitude reservation East (Gander) and the altitude reservation West (Edmonton) in co-ordination with area control centres (ACC) in providing reserved altitude for ...

altitude reservation service east (ARE)

Aviation; Air traffic control

Central co-ordinating agencies of the NAV CANADA altitude reservation service for eastern Canada.

altitude reservation service west (ARW)

Aviation; Air traffic control

Central co-ordinating agencies of the NAV CANADA altitude reservation service for western Canada.

aviation weather briefing service (AWBS)

A service provided by an FSS that gives meteorological information through the process of selecting, interpreting, elaborating and adapting relevant charts, reports and documents to support the safe, ...