Airport apron
AREA AT AN AIRPORT USED BY AIRCRAFT FOR PARKING, LOADING, FUELING, AND MAINTENANCE
Apron management service; Apron control; Apron advisory; Apron traffic; Non-movement area; Apron (airport); Airport ramp; Flight line
The airport apron, apron, flight line, ramp, or tarmac is the area of an airport where aircraft are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled, boarded, or maintained.FAA Advisory Circular 120-57A – See page 2 for definition of Apron (Ramp).