airport

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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Original Technorati articles tagged “airport”

• in Android
  Google Maps 6.0 for Android Released, Indoor Maps Included
  Google Maps for Android gets updated to version 6.0 and comes with added support for indoor maps.
  by jbinc / on Nov 29, 2011
• in Politics
  The Paranoid Guide to Better Living: TSA Groping Hits a New Low
  The TSA is under fire yet again, this time for patting down a six year old girl. Of course, video of the event surfaced and now everyone is in an uproar. Paranoia wonders, should we be outraged? Perhaps, just perhaps - we're doing it wrong.
  by cebsilver / on Apr 13, 2011
• in Gadgets
  Apple to Release AirPlay for Wireless Music
  Apple-heads get ready for a new gadget for the home: wireless speakers that can envelope the entire house.
  by bastetmax / on Jan 5, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “airport”

 

• Heavy thunderstorms cause East Coast chaos on Memorial Weekend as 35 million Americans travel for holidays

  
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  Powerful thunderstorm caused flight delays at New York’s airports – including Newark and JFK Logan International Airport in Boston also closed to incoming traffic under a Traffic Management Program A storm in southern states is expected to eventually move southwest and the Georgia coast and northern ...
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• Syria in New Attack Claims

  
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  Associated Press BEIRUT—Government troops shelled residential areas in central Syria on Sunday, activists said, two days after the bombardment of a string of villages in the same region killed more than 90, many of them children. Friday’s assault on Houla, an area northwest of the central city of Homs, was one of ...
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• Paris for the day and Americans love their lunch.

  
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  Last night I left NYC and headed out on this little adventure called Jessica Plays Music (among other things, I am sure) in the UK. I think I might have slept an hour on the flight from JFK to Paris. Maybe. But I did sit next to a very hot, very French guy. So, there’s that. The flight from JFK was delayed, so ...
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• Authorities: 4 killed in airport plane crash from S. Utah area

  
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  An official says the four people killed in a plane crash at a municipal airport in southern Utah were from the St. George area. St. George city official Marc Mortensen tells The Spectrum that the four have been positively identified, but their names arent expected to be released until later Sunday. ...
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• Finding An Airport Shuttle Destin

  
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  This vacation spot on the Gulf shores of Florida welcomes many travelers every year. Most get to the destination via the Northwest Florida Regional air hub. Whether coming or going, these visitors want to know how to find an airport shuttle Destin. The town was recently cited as one of the most beautiful spots in the ...
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• As CBI grills Jagan, MLA gives Cong. the jitters

  
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  The ruling party suffered another setback on Saturday when Congress MLA from Bobbilli, Sujay Ranga Rao, gave strong indications of switching loyalties to the YSR Congress party. Mr. Ranga Rao, a legistator for the third term, called on honorary president of YSR Congress Mrs. Vijayamma at her Lotus Pond residence ...
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• Free Of Charge Audio | Listen To Audio On The Internet | Bmat525g – Blip.fm

  
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• Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority seeks Chief Aeronautical Airport Services Jobs in Dar es Salaam Tanzania 2012

  
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  Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority seeks Chief  Aeronautical Airport Services Jobs in Dar es Salaam Tanzania 2012   Job Title:Chief, Aeronautical Airport Services The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) Position Description: Reporting to the Director, Economic Regulation. He will be responsible for monitoring ...
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• Venues – ExCeL

  
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  The LOCOG venues team will be creating arenas in the 100 acre space to host the events. Key facts Sport: Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boccia, Paralympic Table Tennis, Paralympic Judo, Paralympic Powerlifting, Volleyball (Sitting), Wheelchair Fencing Location: ExCeL London ...
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• Expert: Air Safety Has Improved Dramatically Since Flight 191 Crash

  
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  Friday marks the anniversary of the deadliest commercial aircraft accident in the U.S. – the crash of American Airlines Flight 191 near OHare International Airport.
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• “Bangor International Airport” -The place where diverted flights go www.privateofficer.com

  
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    BANGOR, Maine May 25 2012  (AP) — Given the size of the place, the name “Bangor International Airport” might seem a little grandiose. But the airport actually gets an outsize share of international visitors. Of course, many of them are accidental tourists who would rather not be here at all. ...
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• Assistant Restaurant Manager (m/w)

  
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  Anstellung: VollzeitKarrierelevel: Führungskraft Wir sind: ein Firstclass Hotel beim Flughafen Zürich-Kloten und verfügen über 333 modernst eingerichtete Gästezimmer und Suiten, 13 Tagungs- & Banketträume für bis zu 400 Personen sowie einen Fitnessbereich und eine Crew Hospitality Lounge. Das ...
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• Chef de Partie (m/w)

  
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  Anstellung: VollzeitKarrierelevel: Fachkraft Wir sind: ein Firstclass Hotel beim Flughafen Zürich-Kloten und verfügen über 333 modernst eingerichtete Gästezimmer und Suiten, 13 Tagungs- & Banketträume für bis zu 400 Personen sowie einen Fitnessbereich und eine Crew Hospitality Lounge. Das ...
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• Heathrow Airport Taxi Service: Low Cost Airport Taxi Service

  
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  If you are visiting the city for the first time and not sure of the routes and other available public transportation system then surely airport taxi service can be the best choice. Airport taxi service is the straightest and cleanest option of getting quickly inside the city. They have packages which can be customized ...
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• Escaped monkey delays Air China flight from NY

  
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• Officials say Heathrow immigration ready for Olympics

  
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  The UK Border Force has said that it is ready for the imminent surge of passengers arriving for the London Olympics. The comments come via UK Border Agency director Marc Owen, who addressed concerns regarding extensive queues at Heathrow airport in a press conference on Monday. Passengers arriving at the west ...
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• Custom Burgers @ The Counter at the MIA – Miami International Airport

  
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  We got to the airport and then thru security really fast.  He upgraded to first class so we got to cut thru the line.  Which was great, since there was SOOOOOO many people waiting thru security PHEW.  We ended up going in the D terminal and had to take the train to E.  Once we [...]
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• London 2012 Olympics: Heathrow Airport staff training to handle huge baggage increase

  
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  http://www.dailymail.co.uk London 2012 Olympics: Heathrow Airport staff training to handle huge baggage increase Staff have been put through their paces to ensure they are fully prepared for an enormous increase in the amount of baggage coming through the terminals. Spectators, tourists and the athletes ...
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• More details on the Southwest deal

  
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  Here’s the memo of understanding between Southwest and the city, via Houston Politics . Some highlights: Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-to-late 2013 with an opening of the five international gates and customs facility in late 2015. Other aspects of the deal: Southwest will design and build the ...
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• SNSD Airport Fashion - Going to L.A. and Back from L.A.

  
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  Girls generation Seohyun, Sooyoung, Tiffany and Sunnys outfits, going to LA    Seohyun wore Tory Burch "Reva" white ballet flats on 12/05/18 BUY LINK    Sooyoungs bag is a Proenza Schouler "PS1" large in Midnight color. BUY LINK  Tiffanys cellphone is the new Samsung galaxy ...
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