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An airport is a facility where aircraft can take off and land. At the very minimum, an airport consists of one runway (or helipad), but other common components are hangars and terminal buildings. Apart from these, an airport may have a variety of facilities and infrastructure, including fixed base operator services, air traffic control, passenger facilities such as restaurants and lounges, and emergency services. A military airport is known as an airbase in North American terminology (other countries may use the term airfield or air station in current parlance). The terms airfield, airstrip, and aerodrome may also be used to refer to airports of varying sizes. The term aerodrome is a chiefly non-North American English term. The term airport refers to an aerodrome that is licensed by the responsible government organization (i.e. FAA, Transport Canada). Airports have to be maintained to higher safety standards. There are usually no minimum standards for a basic aerodrome.
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Airports vary in size, with smaller or less-developed airports often having only a single runway shorter than 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Larger airports for international flights generally have paved runways 2,000 m (6,600 ft) or longer. Many small airports have dirt, grass, or gravel runways, rather than asphalt or concrete.
In the United States, the minimum dimensions for dry, hard landing fields are defined by the FAR Landing And Takeoff Field Lengths. These include considerations for safety margins during landing and takeoff. Typically heavier aircraft require longer runways.
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MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters to Support Aeroflot Cargo Growth Plan.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:45:30 -0400
FRANKFURT, Germany: The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is helping Aeroflot Cargo improve its operational efficiency and adapt to growing market demands by providing three leased MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs). The companies joined in celebrating the freighters’ recent entry into service at a ceremony marking Aeroflot Cargo’s new fleet and the resulting operational improvements at the carrier’s facility at Frankfurt-Hahn airport.
Russian Plans to Station Nuclear Bombers in Cuba.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:44:48 -0400
The media has been abuzz today at the prospect of Russian nuclear bombers being stationed in Cuba if the US goes ahead with plans for missile defence bases in Eastern Europe. The story has riled the US enough that a US general has been wheeled out to tell the world’s press that any Russian attempt to build another nuclear base in Cuba would cross US "red line"...
FAA Extends First, Third Class Medicals.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:15:09 -0400
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Indonesia: Pilot Charged in Crash That Killed 21.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:11:56 -0400
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Higher, Faster, Stronger: 1950s Experimental Aircraft.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:11:35 -0400
The 1950s was the decade of the test pilot and the experimental aircraft, as aviation technology turned to the jet engine and pushed its limits in both speed and endurance. With the world divided in Cold War, the stakes were high. Jet aircraft dominated both U.S. and Soviet arsenals and the data returned by subsonic and supersonic test flights had implications for the coming space race as well...
Chinese Authorities in Talks on Airline Merger.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:11:15 -0400
SHANGHAI: China’s central government and the Shanghai city government are discussing merging Shanghai Airlines with China Eastern Airlines, Chinese business magazine Caijing reported on its website yesterday. High global oil prices and slowing growth in China’s air passenger traffic have increased speculation the government may encourage restructuring in the industry...
Little-Known Airfields - Paul Freeman's collected Information on vanished or abandoned airfields and little-known airfields with unusual histories. Over 1000 entries grouped by US state.
Aeroclub Zbraslavice - Provides field data, an overview of soaring, powered flight and ultralight activities, sightseeing flights, commercial services and photos. Located in the Czech Republic. [Czech and English]
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Brampton - Canada CNC3 - A private strip owned and operated by the Brampton Flying Club.
Brigham City Municipal Airport - History, current capacity, weather information, legal and governance documents, area map, and links.
Brimpton - undesignated - A little history of the field along with news and photographs of the current residents.
Castle Kennedy Airfield - General aviation facilities connecting Northern Ireland, Prestwick, Carlisle, Blackpool, and the Isle of Man. Includes its history as a RAF base, a map of runways, details of facilities, rules and a registration form.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Castle Kennedy Airfield web site. Centred between Northern Ireland, Prestwick, Carlisle, Blackpool, and Isle of Man, this is the only facility for General Aviation in the South West of Scotland. ]
Compton Abbas Airfield - EGHA - Information on services, events and location.
Crowfield - EGSO - Unlicensed grass strip, strictly PPR.
Dalles and Hood River Airports - USA DLS and 4S2 - The Dalles and Hood River Airports provided full services for pilots and aircraft flying to the Columbia Gorge area. Airfield information and links to local resources.
Denham - EGLD - The usual information along with a fascinating history of the airfield.
Meta Description: [ A Guide to Flying and Flying Training at Denham Aerodrome ]
Eddsfield - UK undesignated - General information on this privately owned grass strip.
Elmsett - EGST - Airfield information, including arrival and departure details.
Meta Description: [ Poplar Aviation offers General Aviation Services. ]
Eshott Airfield Flying Club - Circuit maps and runway layouts for this PPR field which mixes light aircraft with microlights.
Garston Farm - undesignated - A circuit map and the rules of this grass strip.
Meta Description: [ Garston Farm Airstrip Information ]
Glenforsa - Unlicensed - Located on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Airfield information and pictures of visiting aircraft.
Gloucestershire - EGBJ - A runway map and the local terms and conditions plus a little information about the local clubs and museum.
Meta Description: [ Probably the best equipped general aviation airport in the United Kingdom ]
Hattiesburg- Bobby L. Chain Municipal - HBG - Serves Hattiesburg and Camp Shelby. Location, sefvices and facilities.
Meta Description: [ Located in the Hattiesburg-Forrest County Industrial Park, the municipal airport is conveniently located adjacent to U.S. Highways 49 and 98, and within two miles of Interstate 59. Hattiesburg's closest airport. ]
Henstridge - EGHS - Detailed arrival information along with a little history and news from the airfield.
Keflavik - BIKF - An international airport in Iceland with pages for aviator's information and an aerdrome chart.
Meta Description: [ Technically one of the most sophisticated and secure airports in the world. Open 24 hours a day - 365 days a year. ]
Kemble - EGBP - Provides details for all five runways and facilities at this ex-military field.
Kemble airfield - EGBP - Provides information including aerial photograph, diagram, facilities and frequencies.
Meta Description: [ kemble airfield complete pilot and aviation resources and databases with aviation weather and aviation history ]
Little River - USA 048 - Basic information on this Medocino, California strip along with a webcam.
Meta Description: [ Pilotage's directory of Southern California Airports and local businesses, products and services ]
Ludham - Situated in Norfolk. Airfield Plate, information and history from World War 2.
Lydd - EGMD - Detailed approach information and live weather along with lots of photographs of visitors.
Manchester / Barton - EGCB - A tour of the ATC facilities, pictures of residents and visitors and a how to fly in guide.
Maypole Airfield - EGHB - Approach and strip information, pictures, and details of the services available.
Meta Description: [ Information for Maypole visitors wanting to fly into Maypole Airfield in Kent, England and the services based at the airfield. ]
Mountain Valley Airport - USA L94 - Privately owned soaring field, RV park, and restaurant in Tehachapi, California.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Mountain Valley Airport in the beautiful Southern CA city of Tehachapi, a world renowned soaring location. Enjoy your stay at the RV Park, take Glider Rides, and eat at our gourmet Raven's Nest sandwich shop! ]
NATS: UK AIP - Part 2 of the Aeronautical Information Package, giving full details of all licensed airfields. [Registration required, data in PDF format]
Nordhorn-Lingen - EDWN - Information on clubs and training, charter flights and the repair shop.
Meta Description: [ welcome on the Site of the airfield Nordhorn - Lingen. ]
Peranporth - EGTP - History and pictures of this PPR only field with plenty of links to local businesses and attractions.
Pine Hollow Airport - 32OR - General information on the private airstrip and area including photos, operating rules and contacts.
Plymouth - EGHD - Notes for visiting pilots as well as a description of the area and a scrapbook.
Popham - EGHP - News and events from this popular field along with photographs of some of the resident aircraft.
Reid Hillview Airport - USA RHV - Full field details along with an events calendar and local information.
Meta Description: [ The Santa Clara County Airports Department oversees three airports: Reid Hillview Airport, Palo Alto Airport and Soth County Airport. ]
Rochester - EGTO - Details of the 2 grass strips available and the local facilities.
Meta Description: [ An airport website serving the needs of Pilots and Aviators in Rochester and the Medway and Kent area., Rochester Airport Best Site, Rochester, Rochester Flying, Rochester PAFRA, Rochester OFFICIAL, Rochester Aviation, Rochester Airport Maidstone Road Chatham Kent ME5 9SD, Rochester Residents, Ro... ]
Ronaldsway / Isle of Man - EGNS - A comprehensive guide to the airport and its history along with a photo gallery and a tour of the tower.
Meta Description: [ Official Isle of Man Government Index of Departments Website Isle of Man Airport ]
Rougham - UK undesignated - A diary, events list, field details, and artwork inspired by the field's history.
Meta Description: [ A popular airstrip and events venue for West Suffolk, UK ]
Santa Paula - USA SZP - Basic information on this Californian strip along with plenty of adverts for the various businesses based there.
Shoreham - EGKA - Airport news and history along with plenty of information on the various services available.
Meta Description: [ Shoreham Airport - Official Web Site ]
Silver Springs - USA B08 - News, airfield development information, and aerial photographs of this Nevada, USA field.
Sywell - EGBK - History, news and event listings from this 3 grass strip field.
Meta Description: [ Sywell Aerodrome ]
Wellesbourne - EGBW - Arrival information and a little airfield history along with a list of locally based aircraft and a photo gallery.
Meta Description: [ Wellesbourne Airfield UK Website ]
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