Tablier (Apron)
Définition
The area of an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, fueled, and boarded
Termes associés
Clôture anti-souffle (Blast Fence)
A barrier designed to redirect jet engine exhaust away from people and structures on the apron
Terminal de fret (Cargo Terminal)
A specialized airport facility for handling freight and mail shipments
Tampon de dégivrage (De-Icing Pad)
A designated area where aircraft are treated with de-icing fluid before takeoff in cold weather
Parc à combustible (Fuel Farm)
An airport facility that stores and distributes aviation fuel to aircraft
Porte (Gate)
A designated area at an airport where passengers board and deplane aircraft
Hangar aéronautique (Hangar)
An enclosed building structure to hold aircraft for maintenance or storage
Voie de circulation (TWY: Taxiway)
A defined path on an airport for aircraft to travel between runways and aprons
Délai d'exécution (Turnaround Time)
The time required to unload, service, and reload an aircraft between arrival and departure
Guides associés
How Airports Work: From Runway to Gate
Complete overview of airport operations. Runways, air traffic control, ground handling, baggage systems, and terminal management explained.
How Aircraft Fueling Works: From Refinery to Runway
Aviation fuel supply chain. Jet A-1 specifications, hydrant systems, fuel trucks, and the push toward sustainable aviation fuel.
Sustainable Airport Technology
Energy efficiency, solar power, electric ground vehicles, and green building initiatives at environmentally conscious airports.
How Airports Are Going Green
Airport carbon neutrality programs, solar installations, electric ground vehicles, and how the world's busiest airports are reducing their environmental impact.
Airport Operations Manager
Managing an airport's daily operations — runway coordination, terminal management, emergency response, and keeping thousands of flights on schedule.
Ramp Agent: Life on the Apron
The physically demanding job of ramp agents — loading baggage, marshalling aircraft, operating GSE, and the tight turnaround deadlines.