Gate
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Definition
A designated area at an airport where passengers board and deplane aircraft
Related Terms
Apron
The area of an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, fueled, and boarded
Boarding
The process of passengers entering the aircraft before departure
Concourse
A section of a terminal containing gates for aircraft boarding and deplaning
Jet Bridge
An enclosed, movable connector between an airport terminal gate and an aircraft door
Terminal
A building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground and air transportation
Turnaround Time
The time required to unload, service, and reload an aircraft between arrival and departure
Mentioned In
How to Navigate a Large Airport: A First-Timer's Guide
…a considerable one — from the security checkpoint to your gate. At an airport like Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) or London…
Navigating Airports with Children and Families
…carriers allow one stroller per child to be checked at the gate at no charge — you use it through the terminal and hand it…
Airport Accessibility: A Guide for Passengers with Disabilities
…meet them at key transfer points — security, the departure gate, and the aircraft door. Assistance at the aircraft door…
First Time Flying? Everything You Need to Know
…for check-in, security screening, and reaching your gate. On your first trip, allow extra time — navigating an…
Navigating Airports When You Don't Speak the Language
…at most airports: blue or yellow for departure/gate information, green for arrivals and exit, and red for…
Making the Most of Short Lounge Visits
…time than a 30-minute window provides without creating gate-sprint risk. Head directly to the food station on entry…
Flying Standby: Tips for Cheap Last-Minute Flights
…check-in can get from a booking decision to an airport gate in under 90 minutes on a nearby domestic route. This speed…
Airport Infrastructure: How Terminals Evolved
…— the covered, adjustable corridor connecting the terminal gate directly to the aircraft door — was introduced in the late…