boarding gate

A boarding gate is a designated area within an airport where passengers gather before boarding their aircraft. It’s usually located beyond security checkpoints and identified by a gate number on signs. Boarding agents call passengers to board in groups or by seat rows, and they verify tickets before allowing entry onto the plane. The gate provides a waiting space before departure, with seating, displays of flight information, and sometimes shops or refreshments. Essentially, it’s the final point in the airport where travelers transition from the terminal to their aircraft.