Aeroway

A Feature that is used to tag aerodromes, airfields other ground facilities that support the operation of airplanes and helicopters.

aeroway:
  value: aerodrome
  match: equals

Only the following values are allowed:

  • aerodrome - An aerodrome, airport or airfield.
  • aircraft_crossing - A point where the flow of traffic is impacted by crossing aircraft.
  • gate - The bounded space, inside the airport terminal, where passengers wait before boarding their flight.
  • helipad - A landing area or platform designed for helicopters.
  • heliport - A special aerodrome built for helicopters.
  • navigationaid - A facility that supports visual navigation for aircraft.
  • spaceport - A spaceport or cosmodrome: a site for launching or receiving spacecraft.
  • terminal - An airport passenger building.
  • windsock - An object that shows wind direction and speed.