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COMPONENTS OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

(AIR TRANSPORTATION)

One of the most important components of the worlds transportation

Provides major means of long distance travel in the world

Has substantial economic impact on global and national economies

Plays and important role in improving environment quality and promoting sustainable development.

MAJOR COMPONENTS OF AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Airports

Air Traffic Control Systems

Aircraft

Airlines

AIRPORTS

Usually classified into two categories

Civilian Airport

Can be categorized into air carrier and general aviation

Military Use

Two Distinct Functional Areas:

Airside Operations

Landside Operations

AIRSIDE OPERATIONS

Greatest expanse of airport space is occupied by runways

Runway layouts and orientations are usually dictated by wind direction or other constraints like the presence of nearby
mountains

Runways are sometimes directionally configured to reduce aircraft noise exposure over a given community.

LANDSIDE OPERATIONS

Deals primarily with the handling of passengers

Passenger processing and waiting activities occur in terminal buildings.

GROUND ACCESS

Very important especially if an airport is located a relative long way from where the passengers start their trip locally

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM