airside
Americannoun
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the part of an airport used by aircraft for loading and unloading and takeoffs and landings.
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the area beyond security checks and passport and customs control in an airport terminal.
noun
Etymology
Origin of airside
First recorded in 1955–60; air 1 ( def. ) + side 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Around the 370 of the workers are employed by Edinburgh Airport Limited as airport ambassadors, airside support officers, engineers and managers.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Vinci, which runs Gatwick, said the tour was "early-stage concept proof" which coincides with the introduction of 47 new electric vehicles at the airport - including airside operations and engineering cars.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2025
“All people who go airside are subject to security screening, including the individual involved in this case,” a spokesperson told the outlet.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2024
He said the move would be "rather inconsistent with running an airfield and airside operations".
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2023
The 700 workers - involved in ground-handling, airside transport and cargo, and employed by Emirates Group's airport services subsidiary dnata and Menzies - will strike for three days starting from Nov. 18, Unite said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 14, 2022
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