AVOP TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
aerodrome - Correct Answers -Any area of land, water (including the frozen surface
thereof), or other supporting surface used or designated, prepared, equipped, or set
apart for use either in whole or in part for the arrival and departure, movement, or
servicing of aircraft, and including any buildings, installations, and equipment in
connection there with the aerodrome.
aircraft - Correct Answers -Any machine capable of deriving support in the atmosphere
from the reactions of the air.
airport - Correct Answers -An aerodrome in respect of which a Canadian aviation
documents is in force. For the purposes of this document "airport" means the Thunder
Bay International Airport located in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
airport traffic - Correct Answers -All traffic on the maneuvering area of an airport and all
aircraft flying in the vicinity of an airport.
airside - Correct Answers -That area of an airport intended to be used for activities
related to aircraft operations and to which public access is normally restricted.
off the runway - Correct Answers -Indicates a vehicle is at least 45 m (200 ft.) to the
side of the nearest edge of the runway in use, wherever practical.
operational stand - Correct Answers -An area on an airport apron designated for the
parking of aircraft for the purpose of loading and unloading passengers, and the
provision of ground services.
operator - Correct Answers -The person responsible for the operation and safety of the
vehicle and equipment; usually referred to as the driver.
AVOP (airside vehicle operator permit) - Correct Answers -Means a document issued
by the airport manager certifying that the person named therein is authorized to operate
vehicles in an airside area (AVOP).
apron - Correct Answers -That part of an aerodrome, other than the maneuvering area,
intended to accommodate the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, the
refueling, servicing, maintenance, and parking of aircraft, and any movement of aircraft,
vehicles, and pedestrians to allow execution of those functions.
ANSWERS
aerodrome - Correct Answers -Any area of land, water (including the frozen surface
thereof), or other supporting surface used or designated, prepared, equipped, or set
apart for use either in whole or in part for the arrival and departure, movement, or
servicing of aircraft, and including any buildings, installations, and equipment in
connection there with the aerodrome.
aircraft - Correct Answers -Any machine capable of deriving support in the atmosphere
from the reactions of the air.
airport - Correct Answers -An aerodrome in respect of which a Canadian aviation
documents is in force. For the purposes of this document "airport" means the Thunder
Bay International Airport located in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
airport traffic - Correct Answers -All traffic on the maneuvering area of an airport and all
aircraft flying in the vicinity of an airport.
airside - Correct Answers -That area of an airport intended to be used for activities
related to aircraft operations and to which public access is normally restricted.
off the runway - Correct Answers -Indicates a vehicle is at least 45 m (200 ft.) to the
side of the nearest edge of the runway in use, wherever practical.
operational stand - Correct Answers -An area on an airport apron designated for the
parking of aircraft for the purpose of loading and unloading passengers, and the
provision of ground services.
operator - Correct Answers -The person responsible for the operation and safety of the
vehicle and equipment; usually referred to as the driver.
AVOP (airside vehicle operator permit) - Correct Answers -Means a document issued
by the airport manager certifying that the person named therein is authorized to operate
vehicles in an airside area (AVOP).
apron - Correct Answers -That part of an aerodrome, other than the maneuvering area,
intended to accommodate the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, the
refueling, servicing, maintenance, and parking of aircraft, and any movement of aircraft,
vehicles, and pedestrians to allow execution of those functions.
