Airside Areas and Zones Flashcards
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What is the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)?
Answer: An area beyond the runway end to enhance safety for people and property on the ground
The RPZ is a trapezoidal area beyond the runway end maintained to protect people and property during aircraft approach and departure.
In airport zone terminology, what does SIDA stand for?
Answer: Security Identification Display Area
SIDA stands for Security Identification Display Area, where all persons must display valid airport-issued identification at all times.
What is the sterile area of an airport?
Answer: The area beyond passenger security screening checkpoints
The sterile area is beyond TSA security screening where passengers wait for flights and access boarding gates.
What type of airport zone is the Obstacle Free Zone (OFZ)?
Answer: A three-dimensional volume of airspace along a runway that must remain clear of obstacles
The OFZ is a three-dimensional airspace volume that supports safe aircraft operations by remaining clear of fixed and temporary obstacles.
Which airport zone classification includes fuel storage facilities and ground support equipment staging areas?
Answer: Secured area within the non-movement area
Fuel farms and GSE staging areas are in secured portions of the non-movement area, requiring credentials but not ATC clearance.
What defines the boundary between the movement area and the non-movement area?
Answer: Non-movement area boundary markings with a dashed yellow line paired with a solid yellow line
The boundary is indicated by a solid yellow line on the non-movement side and a dashed yellow line on the movement side.