Title: Describe the layout and facilities of a typical airport.
Course: Aerospace Technology I (21055-I) > Section: Examining Airport and Flight Operations

Description should include

- identification of all parts of an airport and facilities, such as
  - runways
  - taxiways
  - aprons
  - terminal buildings
  - aircraft hangars
- distinction among landside, terminal, and airside facilities
- explanation of the purpose of an airport layout plan (ALP).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between a runway and a taxiway?
- How are runways laid out and identified?
- How is a runway marked if it’s no longer in use?
- How does pilot-controlled lighting work?
- What are some of the safety considerations of airport runway layout?
- What facilities would typically be located on the airside of an airport?
- How does the shift in magnetic North affect the runway numbering system?
- What is the importance of maintaining pavements, markings, and signs on an airfield?
- What are navigational aids (NAVAIDS), and how does this equipment facilitate the safe use of runways?
- What are some benefits of parallel runways?