Airports

Airports are places where aircraft take off, land, refuel, and load passengers or cargo.

How It Works

Airports have runways, taxiways, terminals, control towers, and hangars. Air traffic controllers help keep aircraft safely separated.

Why It Matters

Security, baggage systems, fuel trucks, and maintenance teams all support flights. Large airports can feel like small cities.

Fun Facts

  • Airports have runways, taxiways, terminals, control towers, and hangars.
  • Air traffic controllers help keep aircraft safely separated.
  • Security, baggage systems, fuel trucks, and maintenance teams all support flights.
  • Large airports can feel like small cities.

Did You Know?

Engineers study airports by testing, measuring, improving designs, and learning from real-world use.