An airport is a facility（设施） where aircraft such as airplanes , helicopters , and blimps operate. An airport minimally consists of at least one surface such as a runway , a helipad , or water for takeoffs and landings , and often includes buildings such as as hangars（飞机库） and terminal buildings（终端建筑）.

Additionally, larger airports may have a variety of facilities and infrastructure（构建）, including fixed base operator services , seaplane docks（港区） and ramps, air traffic control , passenger facilities such as restaurants and lounges, and emergency services（紧急服务） .