Laskupaikka

Laskupaikka is a Finnish term used to denote a place designated for landing or alighting, depending on the context. The word is a compound built from a root associated with landing or descent and the word paikka, meaning place. In practice, laskupaikka can refer to various kinds of landing sites, including aviation, maritime, or pedestrian access points.

In aviation, the area where an aircraft lands is more commonly referred to as laskeutumispaikka, while terms like laskeutumispaikka or lentopaikka are widely used in signage and manuals. Laskupaikka may appear as an abbreviated or colloquial form, and its use is more common in descriptive text, informal notes, or older documents.

In maritime contexts, laskupaikka can describe a shore point or dock where small boats can come ashore or be assisted. In this sense the term overlaps with other phrases describing landing stages or mooring points. The nuance depends on local usage and the surrounding text.

In cartography and local naming, Laskupaikka can appear as a place name on maps or historical records, though it is relatively uncommon as a fixed geographic label. It is primarily a descriptive Finnish term rather than a formal geographic category, and its interpretation relies on context.

See also: laskeutumispaikka, laskeutuminen, laskupaikan käyttö in signage and descriptive writing.