Apron
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://airportfyi.com/iframe/glossary/apron/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://airportfyi.com/glossary/apron/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://airportfyi.com/glossary/apron/)Use the native HTML custom element.
Definition
The area of an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, fueled, and boarded
Related Terms
Blast Fence
A barrier designed to redirect jet engine exhaust away from people and structures on the apron
Cargo Terminal
A specialized airport facility for handling freight and mail shipments
De-Icing Pad
A designated area where aircraft are treated with de-icing fluid before takeoff in cold weather
Fuel Farm
An airport facility that stores and distributes aviation fuel to aircraft
Gate
A designated area at an airport where passengers board and deplane aircraft
Hangar
An enclosed building structure to hold aircraft for maintenance or storage
Taxiway (TWY)
A defined path on an airport for aircraft to travel between runways and aprons
Turnaround Time
The time required to unload, service, and reload an aircraft between arrival and departure
Mentioned In
How Airports Work: From Runway to Gate
…operations, passengers board via stairs directly on the apron. Fueling is typically the most time-critical ground…
How Aircraft Fueling Works: From Refinery to Runway
…installed beneath each aircraft parking position on the apron. Hydrant systems eliminate the need for large fuel trucks…
Sustainable Airport Technology
…Airport runoff — from aircraft deicing operations, apron surface washing, and aircraft washing — contains glycol…
How Airports Are Going Green
…for overnight charging and opportunity chargers on the apron for quick mid-shift top-ups — has been installed in phases…
Airport Operations Manager
Ramp Agent: Life on the Apron
…and dispose of any loose material found on or near the apron. Pay and Career Progression Entry-level ramp agent…