FAA airport categories

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a system for categorizing public-use airports (along with heliports and other aviation bases) that is primarily based on the level of commercial passenger traffic through each facility. ^[1]

9 relations: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Airline, Airport, Airport Improvement Program, Federal Aviation Administration, General aviation, Heliport, Metropolitan area, Relief airport.

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a Frederick, Maryland-based American non-profit political organization that advocates for general aviation.

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Airline

An airline is a company that provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight.

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Airport

An airport is an aerodrome with extended facilities, mostly for commercial air transport.

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Airport Improvement Program

The Airport Improvement Program is a United States federal grant program that provides funds to airports to help improve safety and efficiency.

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Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is a national authority with powers to regulate all aspects of civil aviation.

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General aviation

General aviation (GA) is all civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport operations for remuneration or hire.

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Heliport

A Heliport is by definition an area of land, water, or structure used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters, and includes its buildings and facilities (if any).

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Metropolitan area

A metropolitan area, sometimes referred to as a metro area or commuter belt, is a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing.

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Relief airport

A relief airport is an airport that is built or designated to provide relief or additional capacity to an area when the primary commercial airport(s) reach capacity.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAA_airport_categories

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