BusinessAugust 16, 2026

airside

AIR-side

Definition

The area of an airport terminal beyond security and passport control where passengers wait for and board their aircraft.

Etymology

A compound of 'air' and 'side,' this term emerged in the mid-20th century to distinguish restricted zones of an airport meant for aircraft operations and departing passengers from the publicly accessible 'landside' areas.

In the news

The author notes that transit passengers at Ashgabat Airport who remain airside are not required to obtain a visa, simplifying the travel process.

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