An aircraft shed is a building or a structure that is used to park and store aircraft when not in use. There are several other synonyms for the word "aircraft shed" that are commonly used in the aviation industry. These include: hanger, airplane hangar, aeroplane hangar, aircraft hangar, airplane shelter, aeroplane shelter, aircraft shelter, airplane garage, aeroplane garage, aircraft garage, and airplane storage room. Each of these synonyms refers to a building or a structure that is specifically designed to provide storage and protection from the elements to aircraft such as helicopters, planes, and other flying machines.