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What is Stands?

Stands Designated areas on the apron where aircraft are parked for boarding, servicing, or loading/unloading operations.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Stands” Used in Practice?

Aircraft will be towed to one of the remote stands due to gate unavailability.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Stands?

Designated areas on the apron where aircraft are parked for boarding, servicing, or loading/unloading operations.

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