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Also Known As	aerodrome • air terminal

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Aerial view of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, with runways and terminals visible and snow covering much of the ground.

Crowds of travelers stand and wait around a baggage carousel in a modern airport baggage claim area, with luggage beginning to arrive on the conveyor belt.

Four runway configurations

Four parallel runway configurations

A Boeing 747 approaches landing at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, descending above a runway lined with illuminated approach and runway lights, with a city skyline in the background.

Air traffic control tower

Wide view of Dubai International Airport's spacious, brightly lit duty free section with numerous shops, displays, and travelers walking through the terminal.

Interior of the TWA terminal at JFK Airport, featuring sweeping curves of reinforced concrete, large windows, and a red sunken seating area, with travelers walking through the space.

Six design concepts for airline passenger terminals

Changi Airport, Singapore

Know how connecting flights contribute to the rapid growth in global connectivity

Know about the case of Hatton v. the United Kingdom (2003) over the night flights at Heathrow Airport, with Heathrow airport winning the case

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