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What are the main components of an airport?

These common components in any airport are:
  • Terminal buildings or terminal building.
  • Parking lot.
  • Control tower.
  • Hangar.
  • Apron.
  • Taxiway or approach runway.
  • Runway.




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Airside Facilities
  • Runways, Taxiways & Aprons.
  • Runway- and Taxiway Bridges.
  • Passenger Terminals.
  • Cargo Facilities.
  • Air Traffic Control Buildings.
  • Hangars.
  • Maintenance Facilities.
  • Fire and Rescue Facilities.


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