Glossaire
Airport Codes & Classification
Small Airport
Définition
An airport classification for facilities with limited commercial service or primarily serving general aviation. May have unpaved runways and minimal terminal facilities.
Termes associés
Medium Airport
An airport classification for facilities that handle moderate commercial traffic, usually with at least one paved runway and regular scheduled service.
General Aviation
All civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport for hire. Includes private flying, flight training, aerial work, and business aviation.
Heliport
A small airport designed exclusively for helicopter operations. Heliports feature a landing pad (helipad) and may be located on building rooftops, hospital grounds, or offshore platforms.