Runway Safety

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Runway Safety

• Airport Operations
• Collision Avoidance

Pacific Aviation Directors Work Shop
Chris Diggons
March 14, 2012
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Points of Contact

• AWP Runway Safety Field Operations Program
  Manager (Acting)
• Chris Diggons
• Chris.Diggons_at_faa.gov
• Western Service Area Runway Safety Manager
• Mike Meigs
• Mike.Meigs_at_faa.gov

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Runway incursions provide the potential for
runway collision
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FAA Runway Safety Program

• The goal of Runway Safety is to reduce the number
  and severity of surface events.
• Surface Incidents
• Runway Incursions
• Runway Excursions

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IACO Runway Incursion Definition

• Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the
  incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or
  person on the protected area of a surface
  designated for the landing and take-off of
  aircraft.

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Surface Incident Error Types
- Operational Incident
- Pilot Deviation
- Vehicle/Pedestrian Deviation
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Runway Incursion Severity Categories
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A
B
C
D
Significant potential for collision
Ample time and distance to avoid collision
Collision is barely avoided
Little or no risk of collision
The above scenarios are all classified as Runway
Incursions, but with different severity codes.
In each case, the taxiing aircraft penetrated the
runway safety area (hold position).
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What is the FAA doing to reduce Surface Incidents?

• Training
• Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
• Remedial training for pilots involved with pilot
  error generated surface incidents

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What is the FAA doing to reduce Surface Incidents?

• Technology

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Technology

• AMASS ASDE-X ADS-B LCGS
• Direct Pilot Notification Technologies
• Runway Status Lights AMASS activated
• www.RWSL.net
• Enhanced Holding Position and Taxiway Centerline
  Markings
• Flashing PAPIs (FAROS)
• Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcasting
  (ADS-B)

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What is the FAA doing to reduce Surface Incidents?

• Communications

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What is the FAA doing to reduce Surface Incidents?

• Runway Safety Action Teams
• Regional
• Local

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Hotspots
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North Las Vegas (VGT)
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Airport Construction

• Construction Safety Plans
• SMS
• Driver Training
• Escorting construction vehicles
• Routine coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• NOTAMs
• Charting

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Resources
http//www.faasafety.gov
http//www.faa.gov/go/runwaysafety
http//flash.aopa.org/asf/runwaysafety
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Runway Safety is Everyones Responsibility
Thank You for being part of the solution!