ASP stands for what in airport operations?

• A. Airport Security Program
• B. Airport Safety Protocol
• C. Aviation Security Plan
• D. Airport Surveillance Program

Answer: (A)

In airport operations, ASP refers to the Airport Security Program, the formal plan that every airport operator must have to govern security. This program lays out how security is organized, who is responsible for what, and the procedures for screening, access control, perimeter protection, employee vetting, incident response, and coordination with TSA and local law enforcement. It’s the official, regulatory framework that ensures security measures are implemented consistently across all areas of the airport and integrated with tenants and partners. The acronym is specifically tied to this security-focused program.

Other terms aren’t the standard name for the mandated framework. While "Airport Safety Protocol" sounds plausible, it isn’t the recognized regulatory program name. "Aviation Security Plan" might be used in some contexts, but the official program mandated for airports is the Airport Security Program. "Airport Surveillance Program" isn’t the established term for the overarching security plan; surveillance is a component, not the program’s name.