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Which type of airport primarily serves the needs of scheduled passenger and cargo services?
Which type of airport primarily serves the needs of scheduled passenger and cargo services?
Cargo Service Airports are primarily designed for passenger transport.
Cargo Service Airports are primarily designed for passenger transport.
False
What is the primary purpose of a multi-airport system?
What is the primary purpose of a multi-airport system?
To serve the same airline traffic of a metropolitan area.
HKIA primarily serves as a ______ service airport.
HKIA primarily serves as a ______ service airport.
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Match the following types of airports with their functions:
Match the following types of airports with their functions:
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What is the primary function of Tower Control at the airport?
What is the primary function of Tower Control at the airport?
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The Terminal component of an airport does not accommodate cargo.
The Terminal component of an airport does not accommodate cargo.
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Name one type of terminal found at an airport.
Name one type of terminal found at an airport.
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The ____ component accommodates the movement of ground-based vehicles and passengers at the airport.
The ____ component accommodates the movement of ground-based vehicles and passengers at the airport.
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Match the following airport components with their functions:
Match the following airport components with their functions:
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Which of the following is a characteristic of smaller or less-developed airports?
Which of the following is a characteristic of smaller or less-developed airports?
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An airport is defined as any area used for aircraft landing and takeoff.
An airport is defined as any area used for aircraft landing and takeoff.
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What main functions does an airport provide?
What main functions does an airport provide?
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The Hong Kong International Airport has _____ runways, each 3,800m in length.
The Hong Kong International Airport has _____ runways, each 3,800m in length.
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Match the component of an airport with its description:
Match the component of an airport with its description:
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What is a key requirement for an airport to be classified as an international airport?
What is a key requirement for an airport to be classified as an international airport?
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Which role is primarily responsible for directing aircraft movements on the runway?
Which role is primarily responsible for directing aircraft movements on the runway?
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All international airports have the same size and structure.
All international airports have the same size and structure.
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Ground Control is responsible for managing all vehicles in the runway area.
Ground Control is responsible for managing all vehicles in the runway area.
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As of January 2020, how many airports are listed in the OpenFlights Airports Database?
As of January 2020, how many airports are listed in the OpenFlights Airports Database?
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What is the primary purpose of the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)?
What is the primary purpose of the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)?
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The area off the ground surrounding the airport where aircraft maneuver is called the ______.
The area off the ground surrounding the airport where aircraft maneuver is called the ______.
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Which of the following tasks is NOT performed by Air Traffic Control?
Which of the following tasks is NOT performed by Air Traffic Control?
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Match the following responsibilities to the appropriate area of Air Traffic Control:
Match the following responsibilities to the appropriate area of Air Traffic Control:
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Name one type of vehicle that Ground Control is responsible for directing.
Name one type of vehicle that Ground Control is responsible for directing.
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The airspace around an airport is only used for takeoffs and landings.
The airspace around an airport is only used for takeoffs and landings.
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Which of the following components are part of an airport? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following components are part of an airport? (Select all that apply)
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Hong Kong International Airport has no cargo terminal operators.
Hong Kong International Airport has no cargo terminal operators.
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Name one ground handling agent at Hong Kong International Airport.
Name one ground handling agent at Hong Kong International Airport.
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The primary function of _______ agents at an airport is to provide service for airline operations.
The primary function of _______ agents at an airport is to provide service for airline operations.
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Match the following types of operators at Hong Kong International Airport with their functions:
Match the following types of operators at Hong Kong International Airport with their functions:
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The airport layout includes components such as airspace, airfield, landside, and _______.
The airport layout includes components such as airspace, airfield, landside, and _______.
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Which of the following best describes 'airside' in an airport context?
Which of the following best describes 'airside' in an airport context?
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Identify one line maintenance operator at Hong Kong International Airport.
Identify one line maintenance operator at Hong Kong International Airport.
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What are the two international systems for airline codes?
What are the two international systems for airline codes?
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All airlines use the same IATA and ICAO codes.
All airlines use the same IATA and ICAO codes.
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What does the ICAO airport code prefix help classify?
What does the ICAO airport code prefix help classify?
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The components of an airport are categorized into ______ and ______.
The components of an airport are categorized into ______ and ______.
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Match the airlines with their respective IATA and ICAO codes:
Match the airlines with their respective IATA and ICAO codes:
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Which component of an airport handles passengers and baggage processing?
Which component of an airport handles passengers and baggage processing?
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The airside includes areas such as runways and taxiways.
The airside includes areas such as runways and taxiways.
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What is a resource to track flight information real-time?
What is a resource to track flight information real-time?
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Study Notes
Aviation Industry Lecture 3 - Airport
- The lecture covers the airport, airline business, aircraft manufacturers, air freight, aviation and the environment, and future issues
- The course overview includes topics like Introduction, International Aviation, The Airport, The Airline Business, Aircraft Manufacturers, Air Freight, Aviation and the Environment, and Future Issues
- Airport is defined as an area of land or water used for landing and takeoff of aircraft
- Airports vary in size; smaller airports often have a single runway, while larger airports for international flights have longer paved runways.
- Some smaller airports may have dirt, grass, or gravel runways instead of asphalt or concrete. Airports located at high altitudes require longer runways for heavier aircraft.
- HKIA (Hong Kong International Airport) has three runways, each measuring 3,800 meters in length.
- As of January 2020, the OpenFlights Airports Database contains over 10,000 airports globally.
- International airports for international flights often have more conspicuous physical security and require Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) facilities.
- International airports usually have multiple buildings for passenger boarding, cargo storage and loading.
- Many large international airports are located next to freeways or have their own freeways.
- Many airports have rail transport connections (such as light rail lines and mass transit systems) directly connected to the main terminals—for example, AEL in Hong Kong.
- The main functions of an airport include providing safe operation for aircraft and ground transport, facilitating passengers and goods transport by air, and expediting transfer of passengers and cargo from surface transport to air transport.
- Airports are categorized based on their purposes, including Commercial Service Airports (serving scheduled passenger and cargo flights), Cargo Service Airports (major cargo operations), and General Aviation Airports (small aircraft for private or business use), as well as Military Airports.
Airport Components
- What is Airport and types of Airport
- The Multi-airport System
- Airline and Airport Code
- Components of Airport: Airside and Landside
- The Hong Kong International Airport
- Airport as a Business
Airside-Landside Concept
- The airside of an airport is planned and managed to handle aircraft movement around the airport, and routes to and from the air.
- Airside components (Airspace and Airfield) are further categorized:
- Airspace: The area off the ground around the airport for aircraft maneuvers (before landing, after takeoff or transit)
- Airfield: Ground-based facilities at the airport supporting aircraft operations, including runways, taxiways, and aprons
- Runway: Defined rectangular area at the airport for landing and takeoff of aircraft.
- Taxiway: Ground roads for aircraft to travel to and from the runways, aprons.
- Apron: Area for aircraft parking for loading or unloading passengers/cargo, refueling, parking, maintenance
- Landside handles passenger and baggage handling without being near the plane (e.g., check-in, baggage drop, security, emigration)
- Airside focus is on serving aircraft (e.g., fueling, loading, unloading)
- Separating these processes increases flexibility when dealing with changes. Access between airside and landside is controlled, typically by security checkpoints
Airport (ctd)
- Basic requirements of aircraft ground handling include ensuring aircraft safety, reducing ground time, and avoiding delays in handling activities
Aircraft Ground Handling
- Aircraft are parked at stands (bays): either frontal (inner) or remote (outer)
- Basic aircraft ground handling activities: boarding/deplaning, ground power supplies, air-conditioning, compressed air, cargo/baggage handling, Push back operations, aircraft refuelling, catering services, waste removal, water tank refuel, etc
- Example of Boeing 777 turnaround: diagrams showing various support vehicles (electrical, baggage, galley, potable water, lavatory) close to the aircraft
Airport Codes
- Airport codes are used to identify airports (important for communication in the aviation industry).
- IATA airport code: three-letter code commonly known, used for airline timetables, reservations, and baggage handling.
- ICAO airport code: four-letter code, more commonly used internationally, primarily used by air traffic control and airline operations
- Different types of airport codes with examples are given
- List of airport codes for HK, Beijing, and other airports
Air Traffic Control
- Busy airports use an Air Traffic Control (ATC) system where ground-based controllers direct aircraft movements
- ATC responsibilities are divided into Ground and Tower controls
- Ground Control directs all ground traffic, except for traffic on runways, including planes, baggage trains, and other vehicles, and instructs them on taxiways, runways, and parking
- Tower Control controls aircraft on the runway and controlled airspace, uses radar, pilot position reports, and visual observation to coordinate aircraft traffic flow and direct aircraft entering/leaving the circuit
The Landside
- The landside of an airport is for ground-based movement of vehicles, passengers, and cargo.
- The Terminal component is for passenger and baggage handling from landside to aircraft on airside (different terminal types - passengers, cargo, etc are explained.)
- The Ground Access component accommodates ground vehicles from the surrounding metropolitan area, including parking lots and access roads.
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This lecture explores the intricate world of airports, highlighting their role within the airline business and the broader aviation industry. It covers various topics including types of airports, runway specifications, and the environmental impact of aviation. Learn about the challenges and future issues facing airports globally.
