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Airport Operations and Airside Safety Flashcards

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  1. What does 'Low Visibility Procedures' (LVP) mean for airport ground operations?

    Answer: Operational restrictions and procedures activated when visibility falls below ILS Category II/III minimums, limiting ramp and movement area activity

    LVP activates when visibility drops below Category II/III minimums, imposing strict movement restrictions on the airside to protect ILS critical areas.

  2. What is the purpose of the 'two-challenge rule' in ATC communications for vehicle operators on the airside?

    Answer: Vehicle operators must acknowledge ATC instructions twice to confirm receipt

    The two-challenge rule (or read-back/hear-back) means vehicle operators must acknowledge ATC instructions by reading back the clearance and receive confirmation before proceeding.

  3. What is the role of the Airport Operations Center (AOC) in daily airside management?

    Answer: Coordinating all airport activities including ground traffic, emergency response, resource allocation, and communications between all stakeholders

    The AOC is the central hub for coordinating all airport ground operations, managing resources, and maintaining situational awareness across all airport activities.

  4. When are ground vehicles permitted to cross a runway without ATC clearance?

    Answer: Never — ATC clearance is always required to cross any active runway

    ATC clearance is ALWAYS required to cross any runway, regardless of time of day, visibility, or perceived traffic conditions.

  5. What is the purpose of regular 'runway friction testing' at airports?

    Answer: To measure the braking effectiveness of the runway surface and warn pilots when stopping performance is reduced due to contamination

    Runway friction testing measures the braking coefficient of the runway surface, providing critical data to pilots about stopping performance in adverse conditions.

  6. What is 'bird strike management' in airport operations, and why is it safety-critical?

    Answer: A program to deter, monitor, and report bird and wildlife activity to reduce the risk of strikes to aircraft engines and airframes

    Bird strike management encompasses wildlife deterrence, habitat management, and reporting to reduce bird strikes that can cause engine failure or structural damage to aircraft.