Airport Operations Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for Airport Operations course review.

Government Fiscal Policy

The inability of governments to fund airport infrastructure due to capital investment requirements for new builds, expansions, upgrades, and backlog maintenance.

Private Sector Investment in Airports

Greater involvement of the private sector in developing, managing, and operating public infrastructure through full privatization, commercialization, and concession agreements.

International Airports

Airports that predominantly accept international air service.

Gateway Airports

Airports serving as primary entry or exit points for a country or region.

Regional Airports

Airports that serve a specific region within a country.

Local Airports

Airports serving smaller local areas.

Commercial Passenger Airports

Airports focused on serving commercial passenger flights.

Commercial Air Cargo Airports

Airports focused on handling commercial air cargo operations.

Hub Airports

Airports that serve as central connection points for airlines.

Origin and Destination Airports (O&D)

Airports where passengers either begin or end their journey.

Transfer Airports

Airports where a significant number of passengers transfer between flights.

Reliever Airports

Airports designed to relieve congestion at larger commercial airports.

General Aviation Airports

Airports exclusively serving general aviation aircraft.

Aeronautical Revenues

Income derived from activities directly related to aircraft operations.

Non-Aeronautical Revenues

Income derived from activities not directly related to aircraft operations such as concessions and rentals.

Airside Operations

Airport operating costs related to runways, taxiways, aprons, aircraft stands, and airside buildings.

Terminal and Landside Operations

Airport operating costs related to terminal buildings, parking infrastructure, roads, and ground transportation.

Business Operations

Airport operating costs unrelated to landside or airside activities, such as corporate and administrative functions.

Airport Improvement Fee

A special, time-bound fee implemented when airports lack sufficient funds for major expansions.

Private Public Partnerships (P3 or PPP)

A long-term lease or concession arrangement where a private operator undertakes capital improvements in return for management and development control.

Safety and Security Regulation

Regulations pertaining to the safety and security of aviation operations.

Economic Regulation

Regulations pertaining to the economic aspects of aviation.

ICAO Standards

Specifications recognized as necessary for the safety or regularity of international air navigation, compliance is mandatory for member states.

ICAO Recommended Practices

Specifications recognized as desirable for the safety, regularity, or efficiency of international air navigation, compliance is recommended for member states.

Annex 14 - Aerodromes

ICAO document that provides the SARPs relating to the design and operation of aerodromes.

Governance (Airport)

Oversight of the airport provided through a governing body separate from the airport management team.

Management (Airport)

Day-to-day operation of the airport including the implementation of policies, plans, and processes.

Airport Consultative Committee (ACC)

A committee at airports that fosters collaboration.

Airline Operators Committee (AOC)

A committee at airports composed of airline operators to address shared concerns.

Strategic Planning (Airport)

The process of defining an organization's future direction and establishing a plan to achieve it.

Airport Master Plan

A long-term plan that defines the facilities and services required to achieve the airport's mission, vision, and long-term goals.

Airport Operations Planning

Establishing and maintaining consistent airport operations through effective planning and Standard Operating Procedures.

Preventative Maintenance (Airport)

An organized, scheduled approach that keeps infrastructure operating in a reliable fashion and avoids breakdowns and unscheduled outages.

ORAT (Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer)

Ensuring a smooth transition into a new operating environment when new airport facilities are opened.

Emergency Response Plans

Plans that identify procedures, roles, and responsibilities of airport stakeholders in the event of an emergency.

Business Continuity Planning

Planning to manage major disruptions to normal airport operations to minimize negative impacts.