Pilot/Controller Glossary
APRON
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
A defined area on an airport or heliport intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, parking, or maintenance. With regard to seaplanes, a ramp is used for access to the apron from the water.
Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 18, 2026.