Airport Airside Operations Glossary

Airside Driving Permit — a mandatory authorisation required for any person to operate a vehicle within the airside area...

The ICAO-standard term for any defined area on land or water used for the arrival, departure, and surface movement of ai...

An ICAO coding system used to classify aerodromes based on runway length and aircraft wingspan, determining the design a...

Above Ground Level — a measurement of altitude or height expressed relative to the terrain directly beneath the aircraft...

A retractable, enclosed walkway connecting an airport terminal gate to the door of an aircraft, allowing passengers to b...

The restricted area of an airport beyond the security checkpoint, encompassing runways, taxiways, aprons, and all areas...

A formal authorisation issued by an airport operator allowing an individual to operate a vehicle within the airside area...

A formal authorisation issued by an airport authority that allows a specific vehicle to operate within the airside area,...

The application of a protective fluid or other treatment to aircraft surfaces after de-icing to delay the re-accumulatio...

Airport Operations Manual: the master regulatory document defining procedures, responsibilities, and standards for all a...

The paved surface area of an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, unloaded, refuelled, or serviced.

Auxiliary Power Unit — a small onboard turbine engine that provides electrical power and bleed air to an aircraft while...

Air Traffic Control — the ground-based service responsible for directing and separating aircraft in controlled airspace...

Automatic Terminal Information Service — a continuous broadcast of recorded aeronautical information relevant to a speci...

Wedge-shaped blocks placed against an aircraft's wheels to prevent unintended movement while parked.

The process of removing existing ice, snow, or frost from an aircraft's surfaces before departure to restore aerodynamic...

Fixed Electrical Ground Power — a permanent mains electricity supply at an aircraft stand used to power parked aircraft,...

Foreign Object Debris — any object, substance, or article on an airport movement area that is out of place and poses a r...

Ground Operations Manual: the document detailing procedures and standards for all ground handling activities at an airpo...

Ground Power Unit — a mobile or fixed unit that supplies electrical power to a parked aircraft, reducing the need to run...

A company or organisation contracted to provide ground services to airlines at an airport, including baggage handling, a...

The air traffic control function responsible for directing the movement of aircraft and vehicles on taxiways and aprons,...

A mobile or fixed electrical power source connected to an aircraft while it is on the ground, supplying power without th...

The collective term for all vehicles and machinery used on the airside to service, handle, and support aircraft during t...