What is an airport staging area?

Question

What is an airport staging area?

Answer 1

Personally never heard the wording "staging area" -



With Pan American at JFK, Hangar 11, the ramp in front of the hangar -

Airplanes were "parked" there when not docked at the Terminal (Worldport) -

Maintenance would taxi airplanes from that ramp to the terminal -

Docking airplane at Worldport were to board passengers -



I guess this ramp could be called a "staging area" -

Answer 2

From what I understand, it's the location the equipment is assembled before being used.



But, I have heard of situations where airports have been used as staging areas for medical treatment after natural disasters or accidents.

Answer 3

that's from military.. staging area is where you assemble the troops and cargo in chalks for airlift.



in civilian life, the dutyfree zone and adjacent pax lounges serve as "staging area"