Airport Code

What is the primary purpose of an airport code?

• To identify airports uniquely

• To classify airlines

• To determine flight paths

• To assign gate numbers

Which organization is responsible for assigning airport codes?

• International Air Transport Association (IATA)

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

• United Nations (UN)

What is the typical format of an IATA airport code?

• Three letters

• Four numbers

• Two letters and two numbers

• Five letters

Which of the following is an example of an IATA airport code?

• JFK

• 123

• AB12

• XYZ1

How are airport codes useful in travel itineraries?

• They simplify the identification of airports

• They determine the cost of tickets

• They are used to calculate travel time

• They assign seats on flights

What is the difference between IATA and ICAO airport codes?

• IATA codes are three letters, ICAO codes are four letters

• IATA codes are for airlines, ICAO codes are for airports

• IATA codes are numeric, ICAO codes are alphanumeric

• IATA codes are for domestic flights, ICAO codes are for international flights

Why might two airports in the same city have different IATA codes?

• To distinguish between different airports

• To indicate different airlines

• To show different time zones

• To represent different countries

Which airport code represents Los Angeles International Airport?

• LAX

• LON

• LAS

• LGA

What does the airport code 'ORD' stand for?

• O'Hare International Airport

• Orlando International Airport

• Oslo Airport

• Ontario International Airport

How do airport codes assist in global logistics?

• They help in tracking cargo shipments

• They determine shipping costs

• They assign delivery routes

• They calculate import taxes