Airports are amazing places with so much to see and explore!
As an explorer, you can visit inside a terminal to get checked in, learn about what you can and can’t bring on an airplane, and learn to use 24 hour time! Then let’s board the plane, find out how pilots and air traffic controllers talk to each other, and take off in summer and winter! Let’s get started with this slideshow!
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There are so many incredible airports around the world!
Imagine an airport built on top of the ocean! Or one with a building that looks like a dragon or a flying saucer! Or one where you can rent a robot! There are some fascinating airports in the world — let’s take a look at some of them in this slideshow!
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Let’s go behind the scenes at Toronto Pearson!
There are so many cool things about the airport, it was hard to choose just ten things to share! Follow us behind the scenes with this slideshow to learn the facts that will make you an expert the next time you visit.
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Air Time: Let’s talk to Marc Garneau, Canada’s Minister of Transport
Meet Canada’s Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau! Minister Garneau has been a combat systems engineer, a naval commander and naval captain. Then he became an astronaut and the first first Canadian to fly in space! He was later appointed Executive Vice-President and then President of the Canadian Space Agency.
Air Time: Let’s talk to Kurush Minocher
Meet the person behind scavenger hunts, live music, and play areas at Toronto Pearson! Airport Explorer Malka interviews Director of Passenger Experience Kurush Minocher to find out what his team is doing to make the airport a fun and exciting place for passengers of all ages!
Activity: Learn the Aviator’s Alphabet!
Whiskey Hotel Alpha Tango!? This special code used by pilots and air traffic controllers makes it easier for everyone to understand what is being said — but first you need to learn to use “The Aviator’s Alphabet” using this activity! Lima Echo Tango Sierra Golf Oscar!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.
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Activity: Learn how to tell 24 hour time!
What time is it? 15:30? That’s not a real time of day!
It is on a 24-hour clock! Most countries around the world use a 24-hour clock, and pilots use it too. Use this activity to learn how to tell time like a pilot does!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.
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Activity: Help us improve the airport!
Are you an innovator? Think outside the box and use this activity to tell us how we can improve the airport for everyone — including you!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 11-14.
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Resources: Want to keep exploring?
We’ve found some great links that are worth investigating. You can learn more about runways or watch a pilot explain how he lands his plane. And if you like history, why not read about how people learned how to build machines that can fly?