Plain English Meaning

Everything a pilot does when flying into, out of, or around an airport — taking off, landing, taxiing, and following the standard flow of traffic.

Full Definition

All activities conducted on and around an airport related to the safe and orderly movement of aircraft, including arrivals, departures, taxiing, traffic pattern flying, and the procedures pilots use to integrate with other traffic and follow airport-specific rules.

Context Anchor

Seen when learning how to enter and fly around an airport area, use runways and taxiways, communicate with other traffic or controllers, and avoid conflicts near the airport.