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Definitions
Airport Basics Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Airport Operations Area (AOA) | the area located within the perimeter fence that is use or intended to be used for landing, taking off or surface maneuvering of aircraft |
| Apron/Ramp | area where aircraft are parked, unloaded, loaded, and refueled |
| Escort | authorized person responsible for accompanying, monitoring, directing and controlling the actions of individual(s) not in possession of a valid Airport Authority issued ID badge |
| Fixed-Based Operator (FBO) | a person, firm, or organization engaged in a business that provides a range of basic services to general aviation. Services may include fuel, line services, aircraft parking, pilot and passenger facilities, maintenance, etc. |
| Foreign Object Debris (FOD) | debris such as rocks or trash found on runways, taxiways and aprons that can cause damage to aircraft engines, tires, or skin |
| Haul Road | roadway designed to allow vehicles to navigate around the movement area without crossing runways or taxiways |
| Instrument Landing System (ILS) | navigation equipment designed to provide an approach path for alignment and descent of an aircraft to a runway |
| ILS Critical Area | a designated area surrounding ground based Instrument Landings Systems (ILS) where all aircraft and vehicles must remain clear of to prevent signal interference with an inbound aircraft's ILS instruments |
| Incursion | entering any open runway or associated safety area without positive clearance from the Air Traffic Control Tower |
| Jet Blast | blast of air produced by an aircraft's engine that is strong enough to turn over a vehicle and/or cause severe burns to a person |
| Light Gun Signals | beams of light used by Air Traffic Controllers to communicate with aircraft or vehicles that do not have operable communication radios |
| Movement Area | areas where all surface movements are directly controlled by Air Traffic Control and are utilized by aircraft for taxiing, takeoffs and landings |
| Non-movement Area | ramp and parking areas that are not under the control of Air Traffic Control |
| Runway | a rectangular surface on which aircraft takeoff and land |
| Runway Incursion | any occurrence at an airport involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take-off of aircraft |
| Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) | are secured by the Transportation Security Administration where you must display a proper identification badge in an easily viewable area above the waist |
| Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems (SMGCS) | a system of special signage, lighting and markings installed within the movement area to enhance the taxiing or driving capabilities of aircraft or vehicles during low visibility conditions |
| Taxiway | surface designed to provide access for aircraft to and from the runways to other areas of the airport including the ramp/apron area |
| Vehicle Service Road | any portion of the AOA marked by two white parallel lines designed primarily for the safe and orderly movement of ground vehicles |
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