A
An airport where there have been no scheduled commercial flight operations for a specified period.
B
An airport that sees fewer than seven scheduled commercial flights per week.
C
An international airport operated exclusively under Public-Private Partnership models.
D
A military airbase designated strictly for strategic defence logistics without civil enclaves.
Correct answer: (a) An airport where there have been no scheduled commercial flight operations for a specified period.
Explanation
Option A is correct as an Unserved Airport is officially defined as an airport where there have been no scheduled commercial flight operations for a specified period. Options A, C, and D are incorrect definitions; Option B describes an underserved airport.
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