What are manoeuvring areas used for?

The manoeuvring areas are designated parts of an airport where aircraft are allowed to move for the purposes of taking off and landing. This includes runways and certain areas of taxiways that connect them to the terminals and other facilities. The primary function of these areas is to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of aircraft as they transition between the ground and the air.

Loading and unloading of aircraft, vehicle access, and terminal buildings are separate areas that serve different functions at the airport. While these functions are vital to airport operations, they occur outside of the manoeuvring areas, which are strictly focused on aircraft movement during takeoffs and landings.