Generally people know the airport only consists of a long and large road for landing and taking off aircraft. In fact, in one airport area there are a number of other airport parts.

A runway is a long, flat strip of land at an airport where airplanes take off and land. It is an essential part of an airport's infrastructure. The runway is designed to withstand the heavy weight of aircraft and ensure smooth operations during takeoff and landing.

functions and uses of a runway:

1. Takeoff and Landing

2. Aircraft Movement

3.Safety 

Runway

Taxiway

A taxiway is a path or road that connects runways with terminals, hangars, and other parts of the airport. It is used by aircraft to move on the ground, either from the terminal to the runway or from the runway to the parking area after landing.

Functions and uses of a taxiway:

1. Aircraft Ground Movement 

2. Separation from Runways

3. Efficient Traffic Flow

4. Guiding Aircraft

 Apron 

An apron is an area at an airport where aircraft are parked, unloaded, loaded, refueled, and maintained. It is a critical part of airport operations, providing space for aircraft to be prepared for departure or after arrival.

Functions and uses of an apron:

1. Aircraft Parking

2. Passenger Boarding and Disembarking

3. Aircraft Maintenance and Refueling

4. Ground Support Operations

Control Tower

A control tower is a vital structure at an airport, responsible for managing air traffic in the airport's airspace and on the ground. The control tower is staffed with air traffic controllers who ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft both in the air and on the ground.

Functions and uses of a control tower:

1. Air Traffic Management

2. Coordinating Departures and Arrivals

3. Ground Operations Control

4. Safety and Emergency Response 

An airport terminal is a building at an airport where passengers embark and disembark from aircraft, and where various services are provided to facilitate their journey. It serves as the hub for many activities related to both the departure and arrival of flights.

Such as Passenger Check-in and Security, Passenger Services, Gates and Boarding and others.

 Airport Terminal