nose-in, angled nose-in, angled nose-out, nose-out

nose-in, angled nose-in, angled nose-out, nose-out

Various methods of parking aircraft in front of terminal building.

Aircraft parking positions at various angles with respect to the terminal building. The nose-in parking position is the most common and frequently used at major airports.

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