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
  - ATC tower (for larger airports)
- identification of common airport equipment
  - weather equipment (e.g., windsock, automated weather observing system [AWOS])
  - navigation equipment
  - lighting equipment
- distinction among landside, terminal, and airside facilities
- explanation of the purpose of an airport layout plan (ALP).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do runway markings change based on the types of approaches available?
- What is a fixed base operator (FBO) and what services are typically provided for pilots and aircraft?
- What is the difference between a runway and a taxiway?
- What airports exist in the local community?
- How is a runway marked if it is no longer in use?
- How does pilot-controlled lighting work?
- What are some safety considerations of an airport runway layout?
- What facilities would typically be located on the airside of an airport?
- How are color patterns used in airport signage?
- 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 pros and cons of parallel and intersecting runways?