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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waitlisted (WL)

Aviation; Airport

Flight booked and passenger put on a priority standby basis.

access control

Aviation; Airport

A security device which is used to authenticate access to an area or data information.

airspace

Aviation; Airport

The space/route which is used to conduct aeronautical operations.

airport surveillance radar (ASR)

Aviation; Airport

A radar system which allows air traffic controllers (ATC) to identify the direction and distance of aircrafts that may be arriving or departing from an airport.

acoustical surveillance

Aviation; Airport

Sound recording equipment used for collecting or receiving information

AOG

Aviation; Airport

An acronym for Aircraft on the Ground.

air traffic control (ATC)

Aviation; Airport

Air traffic control (ATC) services are provided by controllers responsible for directing aircraft on the ground and in the air to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow is maintained.