What is an airport?
an aerodrome
with what?
with facilities for flights to take off and land.
Do most have towers?
no
what does that mean?
no air traffic control presence.
What is something they all use?
a traffic pattern
for what?
to assure smooth traffic flow
between what?
departing and arriving aircraft.
What are some of the facilities they have?
facilities to store and maintain aircraft, and a control tower.
What do airports consist of?
a landing area
anything else?
yes
what?
utility buildings such as control towers, hangars and terminals.
what are landing areas for?
comprises an aerially accessible open space including at least one operationally active surface such as a runway for a plane to take off or a helipad
What do some of the larger airports have?
passenger facilities such as restaurants and lounges, and emergency services
What can help guide planes?
lighting
during what type of weather?
rain, snow, or fog.
How do the airports know the weather?
an automated airport weather station, a human observer or a combination of the two.
What is an important concern?
Air safety
What do airports usually have there own of?
safety services.
What is the abbreviation for air traffic control?
ATC
What are available to pilots?
aids