boarding ramps
Plane entrance walkways
Boarding ramps are inclined walkways that allow passengers to enter or exit vehicles, vessels, or aircraft.
They bridge the gap between a terminal or platform and the vehicle itself: Passengers filed up the boarding ramp onto the ferry.
The term applies to everything from airplane jetways to portable ramps for wheelchairs.
In military contexts, boarding ramps on landing craft drop down to allow troops and vehicles to disembark directly onto beaches.
- gangwayNarrow corridor for access
- jet bridgeAircraft boarding corridor
- jetwayAirport passenger corridor
- air stairsMovable aircraft entry steps
- embarkationBeginning a voyage
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