• Aerodrome


  Any suitable place where aircraft can safely land and take off, ranging from a farmer's paddock and lakes to sophisticated international airports
• Aerodrome (CAR Part 1 definition)


  Any defined area of land or water intended or designed to be used either wholly or partly for the landing, departure and surface movement of aircraft, and includes any buildings, installations, and equipment on or adjacent to any such area used in conjunction with the aerodrome or its administration
• An aerodrome comprises the runways, taxiways and parking areas as well as other areas used in conjunction with activities on the aerodrome
• It is essential that pilots have a thorough understanding of the aerodrome symbols and explanations in APNZ GEN 2.3 Section 1
• Remote aerodrome


  Any structure, or any area of land or water used for takeoff or landing to which access by road or water is restricted, limited or obstructed by geographical conditions and that does not meet standards for aerodromes that are acceptable to the Director under Part 139
• Remote aerodromes


  • Temporary snow way used by ski planes
  • Helipad in the mountains
• AGL


  Above ground level
• AMSL


  Above mean sea level
• Runway


  A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft
• Runway Strip


  A defined area symmetrically including the runway and stopway if provided, to reduce the risk of damage to aircraft should it run off the runway and to provide a clean area over which craft can fly during the takeoff and landing
• The runway is the area used for the actual takeoff and landing and the larger landing strip surrounding the runway provides a safety area