Glossary of Aviation Terms Washington State （航空专业术语华盛顿州）.pdfVIP

Glossary of Aviation Terms Methow Valley State Airport Airport Layout Plan Update Methow Valley State Airport Airport Layout Plan Report GLOSSARY OF AVIATION TERMS The following glossary of aviation terms was compiled and edited by David Miller, AICP for use in aviation planning projects. Accelerate Stop Distance Available (ASDA) – The length of the takeoff run available plus the length of a stopway, when available. Agricultural Aviation – The use of fixed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft in the aerial application of agricultural products (i.e., fertilizers, pesticides, etc.). Air Cargo - All commercial air express and air freight with the exception of airmail and parcel post. Air Carrier/Airline - All regularly scheduled airline activity performed by airlines certificated in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR Part 121). Air Taxi - Operations of aircraft for hire for specific trips, commonly referred to an aircraft available for charter (FAR Part 135). Aircraft Approach Category - A grouping of aircraft based how fast they come in for landing. As a rule of thumb, slower approach speeds mean smaller airport dimensions and faster speeds mean larger dimensions from runway widths to the separation between runways and taxiways. The aircraft approach categories are: Category A - Speed less than 91 knots; Category B - Speed 91 knots or more but less than 121 knots Category C - Speed 121 knots or more but less than 141 knots Category D - Speed 141 knots or more but less than 166 knots Category E - Speed 166 knots or more Aircraft Operation - A landing or takeoff is one operation. An aircraft that takes off and then lands creates two aircraft operat