18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of tracking enplanements in commercial service airports?
To track the number of passengers boarding an aircraft
According to the NPIAS, what types of aircraft can land at airports?
Fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and seaplanes
Which type of airport is exclusively used by the airport owner and not open to the public?
Private-use airport
What is the purpose of tracking landed weight in airport metrics?
To track all of the above
How many types of airports are there in the United States?
Five
Which type of airport does the FAA not financially support?
Military airport, unless it hosts civilian flight operations
What can be found at Fairbanks International Airport?
A terminal building, air cargo facility, and multiple runways
What is a common characteristic of general aviation airports?
They usually have unscheduled air charter or air taxi operations
What can be shared or joint-used between civilian and military operations?
Airports and their various facilities
How many airlines operate at Fairbanks International Airport's terminal building?
13 different airlines
What is the primary distinction between commercial service airports and general aviation airports?
The type of operations conducted
Which airport is the busiest in the United States and in the world?
Atlanta/Hartsfield International Airport
What is an airport required to fulfill?
Many roles
How can airports be categorized?
Both as a business and a public utility
Why are historical references important for airport executives?
They help to understand the 'why of things' and current regulations
What type of systems can airports be?
Either simple or complex systems
Who is an airport required to serve ultimately?
The pilot
What is an airport part of?
A worldwide system of airports
Understand the different ways to measure airport activity, including flight operations, enplanements, and landed weight. Learn how these metrics are used to track airport busyness and performance.
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