Basics of Aircraft Facility Design

Which of the following is the primary purpose of a taxiway in an airport facility?

• To provide parking for aircraft

• To connect runways with aprons, hangars, and terminals

• To serve as a runway for takeoff

• To store aviation fuel

What is a runway mainly used for in an airport?

• Parking aircraft

• Aircraft takeoff and landing

• Storing fuel

• Loading luggage

Which of the following best describes the function of an apron in an airport?

• Area for aircraft landing

• Area for aircraft parking, loading, and unloading

• Area for air traffic control

• Area for runway maintenance

The length of a runway required for takeoff depends primarily on which of the following factors?

• Number of passengers

• Aircraft type and weight

• Number of hangars

• Terminal size

Which of the following is a factor that affects how long a runway needs to be?

• The color of the runway

• The speed of the aircraft

• The number of airport staff

• The number of shops in the terminal