AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Airport Operations and Regulations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which FAA regulation governs certification and operations of commercial service airports?
- 14 CFR Part 139 (Correct answer)
- 49 CFR Part 1542
- 14 CFR Part 91
- 49 CFR Part 1544
Correct answer: 14 CFR Part 139
14 CFR Part 139 sets the standards for certifying and operating commercial service airports in the United States.
Question 2: What is a NOTAM in aviation operations?
- Notice to Air Missions — a notice about changes in aeronautical information (Correct answer)
- Night Operations Traffic Advisory Message
- No Overtaking Traffic Area Marker
- New Operations Technical Air Manual
Correct answer: Notice to Air Missions — a notice about changes in aeronautical information
A NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) is an official advisory about changes affecting flight safety such as closed runways, hazards, or temporary flight restrictions.
Question 3: What does 'gate hold' mean in airport operations?
- An instruction to delay departure of an aircraft at the gate to manage air traffic flow (Correct answer)
- A hold placed on a boarding gate due to a security alert
- A reservation system hold on a gate assignment
- A maintenance delay at the gate
Correct answer: An instruction to delay departure of an aircraft at the gate to manage air traffic flow
A gate hold is an ATC ground delay program tool that holds aircraft at the departure gate to manage en-route traffic congestion and reduce airborne holding.
Question 4: What does 'ground stop' mean in air traffic control?
- A measure preventing aircraft from departing toward a destination due to congestion or weather (Correct answer)
- A signal to stop all ground vehicles on the ramp
- An instruction to hold an aircraft at the runway threshold
- A temporary suspension of all airport operations
Correct answer: A measure preventing aircraft from departing toward a destination due to congestion or weather
A ground stop is an ATC initiative that prevents aircraft from departing toward a destination airport or sector due to capacity, weather, or other constraints.
Question 5: What is the purpose of an Airport Layout Plan (ALP)?
- To provide an official drawing of the existing and planned airport facilities for FAA approval (Correct answer)
- To schedule gate assignments for airlines
- To map out employee parking areas
- To document the airport's emergency evacuation routes
Correct answer: To provide an official drawing of the existing and planned airport facilities for FAA approval
An ALP is a scaled drawing showing all existing and proposed airport facilities and must be kept current and FAA-approved as a condition of receiving federal airport grants.
Question 6: What is the function of the Airport Operations Center (AOC)?
- To coordinate all operational activities including security, emergencies, and communications across the airport (Correct answer)
- To manage airline ticket sales
- To handle baggage tracing for lost luggage only
- To control air traffic in the airport's airspace
Correct answer: To coordinate all operational activities including security, emergencies, and communications across the airport
The AOC serves as the hub for coordinating all airport functions including security incidents, weather responses, ground transportation, and inter-agency communications.
AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Airport Operations and Regulations 1
Which FAA regulation governs certification and operations of commercial service airports?