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An airport is a land-based installation who’s primary function is to facilitate the take-off and landing of aircraft of all varieties such as aeroplanes, helicopters and blimps, via surfaces such as runways and helipads. Additional facilities include aircraft maintenance hangars, air traffic control towers, emergency services, terminal buildings, shopping and customs.

Airports are divided into categories; private, commercial and military (typically called an airbase). Synonyms for airport include aerodrome, airfield, airstrip, heliport, seaplane base and STOLport.

Commercial airports may be used for domestic flights or for domestic and international flights.
Busy central hubs for international travel, airports are the focus of constant attention in blogs. Terrorism and security measures (especially in the wake of the September 11th attacks against the United States), air crew strikes and environmental concerns over runway expansions and air traffic are all topics of discussion amongst bloggers.

Blogs focusing exclusively on airports include discussion of airport operations and FAA regulations such as Airport Chronicles, travel guides to airports like Stuck at the Airport; life as an air traffic controller; airport blogs like the Springfield airport blog and even the official Transport Security Administration blog.

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  • Women faces charges in scuffle with Dayton International Airport police www.privateofficer.com


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        Dayton OH Jan 28 2012 A 59-year-old woman is expected to be charged with two misdemeanors after she was accused of reaching for an airport police officer’s Taser at Dayton International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. According to Terrence Slaybaugh, director of aviation at Dayton International Airport, ...
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  • Almeria Airport part of “viability study” by government, confirms La Voz


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    La Voz de Almería, our local paper, has received confirmation from the AENA, the airports authority, that Almería airport is part of a mass “viability study” by the government, which is examining  Spain’s loss making airport infrastructure for savings. At the close of 2010,...
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    Anstellung: VollzeitKarrierelevel: FachkraftZürich’s erstes Business & Lifestyle-Hotel, direkt mit dem Flughafen verbunden und nur 10 Minuten vom Stadtzentrum entfernt, hat 2008 eröffnet und verspricht unvergleichlichen Service mit der authentischen „Yes I Can !“-Philosophie. Modernes Hoteldesign der ...
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  • Finding a Car Park through Bristol Airport Parking


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    If you travel a ton as well as usage Bristol international airport most of the time, it will certainly be literally to your benefit if you use Bristol airport parking to your benefit. With the fee of transport going up, it is going to be practical to merely bring your automobile using one at the ...
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  • What we’re reading: SFO opens Yoga Room, Vegas casinos relying more on baccarat, flight diverts after unruly smoker


    Consumer Traveler — Authority Authority: 117
    San Francisco airport opens Yoga Room, Vegas casinos relying more on baccarat, flight diverts after unruly smoker lights up
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  • Tories Oppose Thames Estuary Airport


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    On Wednesday, a revolt broke out over plans for the biggest airport in the world to be built in the Thames Estuary. Six Tory MPs joined forces to demand a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron as the government gets ready for a consultation for the £50 billion project, which is heavily supported by London Mayor ...
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  • New Bill Would Require Independent Study of X-Ray Body Scanners


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    by Michael Grabell ProPublica Sen. Susan Collins, the top Republican on the homeland security committee, plans to introduce a bill in the coming days that would require a new health study of the X-ray body scanners used to screen airline passengers nationwide. The Transportation Security Administration ...
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  • Airport or night club? Fresh tunes at Sea-Tac Airport


    Stuck at the Airport — Authority Authority: 110
    Seattle is not just a great place to drink coffee, it’s a great place to make and hear music. And you shouldn’t have to wait until you’re in the city to start your aural adventure. That’s why I’m delighted to learn that this weekend Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will be kicking off the Sea-Tac ...
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  • Welshpool airport boss victim of plane crash horror


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    An airport boss was one of two people killed after their plane crashed into the side of a mountain on the Shropshire/ Mid Wales border. Experienced pilot Bob Jones – who set up and ran Mid Wales Airport at Welshpool – died in the wreckage of the crash yesterday. Mr Jones, believed to be 60, was one of two people ...
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  • Since 2004 there were compalints of “Misleading Pricing” in AirAsia’s website!


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    In the story of Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) having filed a suit against AirAsia for its misleading pricing in its website, AFP has stated that AirAsia could not be reached for comment. This was most unusual by AirAsia’s standard. Read in HERE. However, a few days later, AirAsia has ...
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  • Inside Atlanta International Airport (ATL)


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    Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) lies south of Atlanta’s central business district. For the last 7 years it has had more passenger traffic and more takeoffs and landings than any other airport in the world, making it the world’s busiest. It handles around 90 million passengers each year. ...
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  • A-List Airport Fashions for Every Day


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    See the looks Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Selena Gomez and more wore on the Jetway – then rack up style miles by snagging similar outfits for less
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  • Risk of bird strikes would make Thames Estuary UK’s ‘most dangerous airport’


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    http://www.guardian.co.uk Risk of bird strikes would make Thames Estuary UK’s ‘most dangerous airport’ Report warns that the risk of aircraft loss after being hit by birds is higher at proposed site than any other UK airportA new airport in the Thames Estuary would be the most dangerous in the UK ...
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  • Harrelson Complete at Last


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     Memo to Google: It’s time to update the map of Myrtle Beach. Thursday’s editorial displays our giddiness at the prospect of Harrelson Boulevard finally linking Kings Highway and the Bypass: It could be easier to get to the airport by the year 2000 if City Council approves $3.2 million to extend Harrelson ...
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  • The summer holidays start in winter with Malagacar.com


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    If you put your mind to it, summer can begin already in mid-winter. No, we´re not asking you to head for the tropics or migrate to the southern hemisphere to start enjoying the summer season from this very moment. Continue reading →
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  • United States Vacations – What Exactly You Need To Know About Packing And US Airport Security


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    Packing can be so crucial with your United States vacations and you also want to find out the techniques depending on the region where you are definitely momentarily staying inside the nation. Regardless where you are from, you have to know these tips before you take a flight to United States of America. Packing: ...
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  • Front Office Shiftleader (m/w)


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  • Assistant Front Office Manager(m/w)


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  • Senator Refuses TSA Patdown


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    Kentucky Senator Rand Paul was stopped at Nashville International Airport on Monday after triggering an alarm while going through airport security. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) official at the checkpoint wanted to give him a patdown, but he refused. He has charged the agency with detaining him ...
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