airport gate

Departure waiting area

An airport gate is the designated area where passengers board and exit aircraft.

Each gate has a door connecting the terminal to the jet bridge or tarmac, plus a waiting area with seating.

Gates are numbered or lettered for identification: Your flight departs from gate B12.

They changed our gate at the last minute.

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