16 Questions
What is the definition of an airdrome?
A location for aircraft flight operations, including air cargo, passenger traffic, and facilities for public or private use
According to ICAO terminology, what type of airport is exclusively dedicated to helicopters, seaplanes, and short take-off and landing aircraft?
Heliport
What is the main function of primary service airports?
Having a multi-functional role in cities and regions
What are non-primary commercial service airports also known as?
Secondary airports
What type of aerodrome serves helicopters and is called a seaplane base for seaplanes and amphibious aircraft?
Seaplane base
Which type of airport is usually smaller and located geographically close to primary commercial service airports?
Reliever airports
Which type of airport is described as falling within the less than 2500 passenger annually but still services flights?
National Airports
What type of airport is a sub-category of general aviation airports but is smaller than national airports, and can serve relatively large population groups?
Regional Airports
Which category covers a wide range of small airports that are too low in air traffic to be classified in any other category?
General Aviation Airports
What category of airport is designated as cargo services and can be regional, interstate, or international depending on the airport's location?
Cargo Service Airports
What facilities are essential for departing passengers at a terminal?
Check-in Facilities and Airport Security
What is essential for arriving passengers at a terminal for international arrivals?
Baggage Reclaim Facilities and Customs
What is an essential requirement for airport security since the September 11 attacks and the Real ID Act of 2005?
Metal Screenings of Individual Persons
'Unclassified Airports' is a catch-all category for airports that do not fit into any of the other airport classes. What makes them unique?
Suitability for Seaplane Base Airports
What is typically required for large airports to provide to meet the substantial distances passengers need to move within them?
Bus Stops and Moving Walkways
What type of airport is typically smaller-scale, offering air transport only within its local state?
Local Airports
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