1. relating to or located on the side of an airport terminal or facility where aircraft operate, including runways, taxiways, and aprons
Usage: commonly used in aviation and airport operations

1. the area of an airport where aircraft are parked, serviced, and operated; the part of an airport beyond security checkpoints
Usage: commonly used in aviation and airport operations

Examples

• Passengers must pass through security before entering the airside of the terminal.
• The airside operations team monitors all aircraft movements on the runway.
• Only authorized personnel are permitted in the airside area.
• The plane was towed to the airside maintenance facility for repairs.
• Airside vehicles require special permits and training to operate.
• The airport expanded its airside capacity to accommodate larger aircraft.