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Noura Elise International Airport Security Program
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Noura Elise International Airport Security Program
Noura Elise International Airport is the main commercial airport serving the city of Noura
Elise. The airport is located in the heart of the city and serves as a hub for international and
domestic flights. As a result, it is one of the busiest airports in the world and has a
comprehensive security program in place to ensure the safety of its passengers and staff.
However the report will examine the security program of Noura Elise International Airport,
including its areas of operations (AOA), secure and sterile areas, and Security Identification
Display Area (SIDA).
Areas of Operations (AOA)
Noura Elise International Airport is divided into several areas of operations (AOA), which
are monitored by the airport’s security personnel. The AOA is divided into three main sections:
the public area, the non-public area, and the airside. The public area includes the check-in areas,
the baggage carousels, and the departures hall. This area is accessible to all passengers and staff
and is subject to security checks. The non-public area includes areas such as the cargo holds, the
maintenance areas, and the back offices (French & Disher, 2019). This area is accessible only to
authorized personnel and requires a security clearance. The airside includes the runways,
taxiways, and the aircrafts themselves. This area is strictly off-limits to all passengers and staff
and requires a valid security clearance or a security pass.
Secure Areas
Secure Areas are the parts of the airport that are off-limits to the general public. These
areas are usually located near the airside of the airport and are only accessible to personnel with
valid security clearance. The secure areas are designed to provide a safe environment for the
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personnel working in the airport and to protect the aircraft. All personnel entering the secure
areas must undergo a background check and must have valid ID.
Sterile Areas
Sterile Areas are sections of the airport that are only accessible to passengers who have
gone through the security check. These areas are usually located after the security check and
before the boarding gates. All passengers entering the sterile areas must have a valid boarding
pass and are subject to additional security checks (Jeffreys, 2012). All passengers entering the
sterile areas also have their bags screened before they are allowed to board their flight.
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
The Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) is a restricted area that is monitored by
the airport’s security personnel. This area is accessible only to authorized personnel and requires
a valid security clearance. In this area, all staff and passengers must present their ID and pass
through the security checkpoint. The security checkpoint includes metal detectors, X-ray
machines, and baggage scanners (Schweitzer, 2018). All personnel and passengers must pass
through the security checkpoint before entering the SIDA.
In conclusion, Noura Elise International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world
and is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its passengers and staff. The
airport’s security program includes the AOA, secure and sterile areas, and SIDA. The AOA is
divided into three sections: the public area, the non-public area, and the airside. The secure and
sterile areas include the screening areas, the boarding gates, the aircrafts, and the runways. The
SIDA is a restricted area that is accessible only to authorized personnel and requires a valid
security clearance. Through these measures, Noura Elise International Airport is committed to
providing a safe and secure environment for its passengers and staff.
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References
French, S. P., & Disher, M. E. (2019). Atlanta and the Olympics: A one-year retrospective.
Journal of the American Planning Association, 63(3), 379-392.
Jeffreys, A. (2012). The Report: Saudi Arabia. 2010. Oxford Business Group.
Schweitzer, D. (2018). Going viral: Zombies, viruses, and the end of the world. Rutgers
University Press.
