Aeronautical
This category contains geospatial information related to air transportation such as air space, aerodrome and airport.
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Navigation Aid
G2GAA0030Map ServicesAny visual electronic device which provides point-to-point guidance information or position data.
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Aerodrome
G2GAB0010Map ServicesA defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations and equipments) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft.
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Airfield
G2GAB0020A land aerodrome with limited facilities.
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Aerodrome Control Tower
G2GAB0030Map ServicesA high rise structure from where air traffic control service to aerodrome is provided.
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Runway
G2GAB0050A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
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Runway Strip
G2GAB0060A defined area including the runway and stopway, if provided, intended:
a) To reduce the risk or damage to aircraft running off a runway and,
b) To protect aircraft flying over it during take-off or landing operations.
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Stopway
G2GAB0070A defined rectangular area at the end of a runway in the direction of take-off, which has been selected or prepared as a suitable area in which an aircraft can be stopped after an interrupted take-off.
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Clearway
G2GAB0080A rectangular area at the end of the take-off run, available, selected, or prepared as a suitable area over which an aircraft may make a portion of its initial climb to a specified height.
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Approach Surface
G2GAB0090A surface sloping up outwards located preceding threshold that defines the volume of upwards airspace that should be kept free from obstacles to protect aircraft in the final phase of approach.
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Take-off Climb Surface
G2GAB0100A surface sloping up outwards located beyond the end of the TORA or clearway that defines the volume of upwards airspace that should be kept free from obstacles to protect aircraft on take-off.