What are the areas of the airfield called where aircraft or helicopters are parked for servicing and maintenance?

The areas of the airfield where aircraft or helicopters are parked for servicing and maintenance are referred to as aprons. Aprons provide the necessary space for aircraft to be parked, loaded, unloaded, and serviced before takeoff or after landing. This area is integral to airport operations as it facilitates the maintenance activities that ensure aircraft are in safe, operational condition.

Runways are the designated strips of pavement where aircraft take off and land, while taxiways are the paths that connect runways with the terminals, aprons, and other parts of the airfield, allowing aircraft to move around the airport. Hangars, on the other hand, are large structures used for storing and maintaining aircraft, but they are not the areas where aircraft are parked in a more general sense for servicing or maintenance. Therefore, the term "aprons" most accurately describes the parking areas specific for that purpose.