How do i transfer data from a hard drive to the airport extreme

2 part question...(#1) I do not have a home based Mac/PC. I would like to know how I transfer all my data from iTunes to the Airport Extreme base? I need to free up space on my Mac book Pro, and I don't want to carry a portable hard drive around with me. (#2) After the data is transferred, will I be able to access it on a Apple TV?

The airport extreme has no data storage.  Where do you want the data to go?
Does this help:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2426

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