Apron

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000254",
  "term": "Apron",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A designated area at an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, unloaded, refueled, boarded, or maintained. This paved surface is distinct from runways and taxiways, which are used for takeoff, landing, and movement between the apron and runways. Ground support equipment operates within this area to service aircraft.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "see_also": [
    "apron flashing"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Vorfeld",
    "es": "plataforma",
    "fr": "aire de trafic"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/apron/"
}