Gateaikaväleillä

Gateaikaväleillä is a Finnish term that translates to "between gate times" or "between arrival and departure times" in English. It refers to the period an aircraft spends at the gate at an airport. This duration encompasses the time from when the aircraft is at its designated parking stand, usually after taxiing from the runway, until it is ready to push back and begin its taxi to the departure runway.

During the gate time, various activities take place. Passengers disembark and board the aircraft. Baggage is unloaded from the cargo hold and new baggage is loaded. Aircraft are refueled if necessary, and catering services are provided. Ground crew perform necessary checks and maintenance tasks. Flight crews may also use this time for pre-flight preparations or debriefings.

The efficiency of gateaikaväleillä is crucial for airline operations and passenger satisfaction. Delays during this period can have a cascading effect on subsequent flights. Airports and airlines strive to optimize gate operations through effective ground handling, streamlined boarding and deplaning processes, and efficient turnaround times. Factors influencing gateaikaväleillä include the size of the aircraft, the number of passengers, the availability of ground staff and equipment, and the airport's infrastructure. Understanding and managing gateaikaväleillä is a key component of airport and airline logistics.