The Airport Operational Database (AODB), is a central information source which can be shared among many applications and be distributed to other users. The data in the AODB is a combination from 2 sources; Initially airport configuration and airline schedule tables are loaded, which is update during operation with dynamic information of current activity.

To have an AODB with up to date information will help airport staff to plan their activities and the public to meet their relatives at the appropriate time and place.

From the AODB various sub applications are derived:

FIDS	Flight Information Display System
Teletext	Teletext information distribution
CMS	Crew Management System
CMD	Collaborative Decision Making
SMS	Short Message System
HAS	Handling Agent System
DCS	Departure Control System
ALDIS	Airport Landing Dues
ATCAS	Air Traffic Control Administrative System
RAMP	Realtime Apron Management System