noun
- plural of airside; the part of an airport beyond the security checkpoint, including runways, taxiways, and gates where aircraft operate
Usage: aviation/airport terminology; typically used in plural or as a mass noun
Examples
- Passengers must pass through security before entering the airsides of the airport.
- Ground crew members have access to the airsides where aircraft are parked and serviced.
- The airsides were closed temporarily due to severe weather conditions.
- Security protocols are stricter on the airsides than in the terminal building.
- Vehicles operating on the airsides must display proper identification badges.