lennujaama

Lennujaam is the Estonian word for an airport, a facility that handles air travel for passengers and cargo. The name is formed from the roots lennu-, meaning flight, and jaam, meaning station. In Estonian, the form lennujaama appears in many grammatical constructions, for example when indicating possession or direction, such as “lennujaama tööd” or “lennujaama lähedal.”

An airport typically comprises one or more runways, passenger terminals, and airside areas where passengers access aircraft. It includes facilities for check-in, security screening, immigration and customs for international travel, baggage handling systems, aircraft stands and gates, and operational control towers. Airports may also house maintenance facilities, cargo terminals, and ground handling services. The operation of an airport involves air traffic control, ground movement coordination, and support services for airlines, travelers, and freight.

In Estonia, the main international gateway is Tallinn Airport, commonly referred to in Estonian as Tallinna lennujaam. The country also contains smaller regional airfields used for domestic traffic, seasonal operations, or general aviation. Airports are subject to international and European aviation regulations governing safety, security, environmental impact, and efficiency. The term lennujaam and its inflected forms are widely used in official signage, media reporting, and everyday language to denote these transportation hubs.