Aviation Data Glossary

Environmental charges: Fees linked to an aircraft’s environmental impact, particularly noise and emissions. Aircraft are typically grouped into categories, with charges varying by their impact level.
Government passenger taxes: Taxes applied on a per passenger basis, often varying by destination or travel class. These are imposed by national governments and may apply to all airports within the country or to specific airports. Example of such a tax is UK Air Passenger Duty (APD).
Infrastructure charges: Fees for using airport facilities such as terminals, check-in areas, baggage systems, and airbridges.
Parking charges: Costs associated with parking an aircraft at the airport. These are usually based on the length of time parked and aircraft size or weight.
Passenger charges: Per passenger fees charged by the airport. These are billed to the airline, which usually incorporates the cost into the passenger’s ticket price.
Runway charges: Fees imposed by the airport for using runways and taxiways, typically applied when an aircraft lands or arrives.
Security costs: Charges applied by the airport to cover the security services it provides, including personnel, screening systems, and related equipment.
Terminal navigation charges: Fees for air traffic control services provided within airport controlled airspace. These may be levied by the airport, government, or an external service provider.