If you've ever flown at night or in low visibility conditions (fog, rain, etc.), you will no doubt have noticed the lights which follow the markings on an airport’s...
Johannes Kepler was a key figure in the scientific revolution. A 17th-century German astronomer and mathematician, he's known primarily for his laws on the motion of the planets in...
Traffic circuit manoeuvres are those done in the vicinity of the airport after take-off or before landing, a set of predefined trajectories which manage traffic around an airport, following a specific sequence which rarely varies.
Knowing which Spanish airports have the most flights gives us a fairly good idea of which cities see the most air-passenger traffic - and it turns out that 75...
Wayfinding combines many disciplines - such as graphic design, architecture, lighting, landscaping, and even art - to provide a broad perspective of people moving in complex spaces such as airports.
Many international gateways these days are fine for hanging out, with their shops, bars, and dining, but there are a select few that can be downright enjoyable thanks to some special - sometimes surprising - amenities.
Many airport personnel work out of sight of passengers, and air traffic controllers have one of the most crucial roles of all - so who are they and what do they do?
When we think of the many professionals who staff an airport, a number come readily to mind, including flight attendants, pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground personnel. But there's...