lentokulkua
Lentokulkua is a Finnish term used to describe the movement and flow of aircraft within airspace and at airports. In aviation discourse, lentokulkua refers to how aircraft are sequenced, routed, and scheduled as they take off, climb, cruise, descend, and land, as well as the movement of aircraft on the ground, such as taxiing between gates and runways. The concept encompasses both en-route traffic and airport operations and is central to understanding air traffic management and capacity planning.
Etymology and usage: The word is formed from lento meaning “flight” and kulku/kulkua meaning “movement” or “traffic.”
Scope and related terms: Lentokulkua covers the aggregate movement of aircraft rather than a single flight.