Photo: Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue

Basic Airstrip, Corn Island, Nicaragua

In the simplest cases, a commercial airport is a dirt strip that can accommodate small propeller planes. Actually, the airstrip spans the whole width of the Island, so it is unlikely that it could handle much larger planes. The "terminal" is a cabin where tickets are sold and where passengers can wait, since the schedule tends to be flexible. Passengers are often responsible to bring their luggage by the side of the plane. This type of service is very common within archipelagos, such as in the Caribbean.