Terminal
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Definition
A building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground and air transportation
Related Terms
Baggage Claim
The area in an airport where arriving passengers collect their checked luggage
Baggage Handling System (BHS)
The network of conveyors and sorting equipment that moves luggage within an airport
Cargo Terminal
A specialized airport facility for handling freight and mail shipments
Concourse
A section of a terminal containing gates for aircraft boarding and deplaning
Gate
A designated area at an airport where passengers board and deplane aircraft
Jet Bridge
An enclosed, movable connector between an airport terminal gate and an aircraft door
Mentioned In
How to Navigate a Large Airport: A First-Timer's Guide
…overhead signs that display airlines alphabetically or by terminal zone. At major hubs like Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Delta…
Airport Accessibility: A Guide for Passengers with Disabilities
…or an ambulift. Accessible Facilities Throughout the Terminal Accessible restrooms are required by law at all public…
First Time Flying? Everything You Need to Know
…airline by looking at the overhead signs as you enter the terminal. Airlines are grouped by letter or zone at most large…
Getting To and From the Airport: Transportation Options Compared
…ranks — usually on the lower roadway level of the arrivals terminal. Metered taxis are regulated, licensed, and accountable;…
Sleeping in Airports: The Ultimate Survival Guide
…legs or under your head, benches with minimal armrests in terminal connector bridges (these are often overlooked and very…
Airport Food and Dining: Finding Good Meals at the Airport
…uniformly mediocre is outdated. Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 3 food court, accessible airside, features hawker-style…
Airport Wi-Fi and Connectivity: Staying Connected While Traveling
…user-reported speeds and access instructions. Heathrow's Terminal 5 consistently shows speeds of 30 to 60 Mbps. LAX's main…
Navigating Airports When You Don't Speak the Language
…airports have their own variants — Changi uses yellow for terminal navigation and white for flight information — but the…