aviation hubs
Central flight centers
Aviation hubs are airports that serve as central connecting points for airline routes, where passengers transfer between flights to reach their final destinations.
Major carriers concentrate operations at hubs to maximize connections: Chicago O'Hare is a hub for United Airlines.
The hub-and-spoke model routes travelers through these centers rather than offering direct flights between smaller cities.
- taxiwaysAircraft ground routes
- runwaysPaved aircraft paths
- jet bridgesAirport boarding corridors
- control towersAirport structures directing aircraft
- apronsTorso coverings for work
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