Where is smoking prohibited at an aerodrome?

Smoking is prohibited on the apron and in areas where it may create a fire hazard to ensure safety in environments where flammable materials and fuel operations are present. The apron is the area where aircraft are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled, and boarded. Because these activities involve highly flammable substances, allowing smoking in such areas poses a significant risk of fire and explosions. Prohibiting smoking in these zones is a standard safety procedure at aerodromes to protect passengers, crew, and ground operations.

While smoking is indeed not allowed inside terminal buildings, which encompasses a broader area including lounges and waiting areas, the specific focus of the correct choice is on the more hazardous external areas. Other mentioned locations, such as the aircraft loading bridge, may have their own restrictions, but they don’t encompass the entirety of where smoking presents substantial fire risk. This makes the focus on the apron and potentially hazardous areas particularly relevant for maintaining a safe operating environment at the aerodrome.