AVOP YYC General 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the airport code YYC stand for?
- New York City Airport
- Calgary International Airport (Correct answer)
- Yellowknife Charter
- Yucatan Cargo
Correct answer: Calgary International Airport
YYC is the IATA code for Calgary International Airport in Alberta, Canada.
YYC is the IATA code for Calgary International Airport. The 'Y' prefix is standard for most Canadian airports. It is one of Canada's busiest airports serving as a major domestic and international hub.
Question 2: How many runways does YYC currently operate?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Four
YYC operates four runways for its traffic volume.
Calgary International has four runways: 17L/35R, 17R/35L, 11/29, and 08/26. The parallel system allows simultaneous operations. Vehicle operators must be vigilant between parallel runways as aircraft may approach from either side.
Question 3: What is the primary authority for airside safety regulations at YYC?
- FAA
- Transport Canada (Correct answer)
- NAV CANADA
- City of Calgary
Correct answer: Transport Canada
Transport Canada is the federal authority for aviation safety regulations in Canada.
Transport Canada sets the regulatory framework under Canadian Aviation Regulations governing airside vehicle operations, access control, and safety standards at Canadian airports including YYC.
Question 4: What is NAV CANADA's role at YYC?
- Airport maintenance
- Air traffic control and navigation services (Correct answer)
- Airline scheduling
- Customs
Correct answer: Air traffic control and navigation services
NAV CANADA provides ATC, flight information, and navigation services.
NAV CANADA is a private not-for-profit corporation operating Canada's civil air navigation system. At YYC it provides ATC services, issues clearances, publishes NOTAMs, and provides weather information. Vehicle operators in the movement area communicate directly with NAV CANADA controllers.
Question 5: During winter at YYC, what additional hazards must operators be aware of?
- Extreme heat
- Black ice, blowing snow, and active snow removal equipment (Correct answer)
- Sand storms
- Flooding
Correct answer: Black ice, blowing snow, and active snow removal equipment
Calgary's winters create hazards including icy surfaces, reduced visibility, and large snow removal equipment.
YYC experiences severe winter conditions creating multiple hazards: black ice reduces traction, blowing snow reduces visibility, and large snow removal equipment operates on taxiways and runways. Reduce speed, increase following distances, and be aware of snow removal schedules.
Question 6: What is the significance of Chinook winds for airside operations at YYC?
- Bring heavy rain
- Rapid temperature changes create sudden ice and strong gusts (Correct answer)
- Improve visibility
- No operational impact
Correct answer: Rapid temperature changes create sudden ice and strong gusts
Chinooks bring rapid temperature swings creating unexpected ice and gusty winds.
Chinook winds cause rapid temperature increases (sometimes 20-30 degrees C in hours). This creates unexpected black ice from rapid melt/refreeze cycles, strong gusts sometimes exceeding 100 km/h affecting vehicle stability, and rapid visibility changes.
AVOP YYC General 2
What does the airport code YYC stand for?