2.) AGA - Aerodromes

Question 1

The elevation of the highest point on the landing area.

Answer 1

Aerodrome Elevation

Question 2

The designated geographical location of an aerodrome. Usually the centre of the longest runway.

Answer 2

Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP)

Question 3

Runway holding position

Answer 3

A designated position intended to protect a runway, an obstacle limitation surface, or an ILS/MLS critical/sensitive area at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles shall stop and hold, unless otherwise authorised by the aerodrome control tower.

Question 4

A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

Answer 4

Runway

Question 5

Taxiway and 3 types

Answer 5

A defined path on an aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another, including;
- Aircraft Stand Taxi Lane
- Apron Taxiway
- Rapid Exit Taxiway

Question 6

A portion of an apron designated as a taxiway and intended to provide access to aircraft stands only

Answer 6

Aircraft Stand Taxi Lane

Question 7

A portion of a taxiway system located on an apron and intended to provide a through taxi route across the apron.

Answer 7

Apron Taxiway

Question 8

Rapid Exit Taxiway

Answer 8

A taxiway connected at an acute angle and designed to allow landing aeroplanes to turn off at higher speeds than are achieved on other exit taxiways and thereby minimising runway occupancy times.

Question 9

Rapid Exit Taxiways - proportions

Answer 9

Intersection angle not less than 25˚, not greater than 45˚. Preferably 30˚.

Question 10

Movement of an aircraft on the surface of an aerodrome under its own power, excluding take-off and landing

Answer 10

Taxiing

Question 11

• A defined area, intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers, mail or cargo, fuelling, parking or maintenance.

Answer 11

Apron

Question 12

• That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding aprons

Answer 12

Manoeuvring area

Question 13

• That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the apron(s)

Answer 13

Movement areas

Question 14

Non-instrument runway

Answer 14

• A runway intended for the operation of aircraft using visual approach procedures.

Question 15

Non-precision approach runway

Answer 15

An instrument runway served by visual aids and a non visual aid providing at least directional guidance adequate for a straight-in approach.

Question 16

Precision approach runway

Answer 16

• An instrument runway intended for the operation of aircraft using precision instrument approach aids that meet the Facility Performance requirements defined in ICAO Annex 10 appropriate to the Category of Operations.

Question 17

Categories of a precision approach runway

Answer 17

• Category I (Cat I)
• Category II (Cat II)
• Category IIIA (Cat IIIA)
• Category IIIB (Cat IIIB)
• Category IIIC (Cat IIIC)

Question 18

Define a hotspot

Answer 18

• A location on an aerodrome movement area with a history or potential risk of collision or runway incursion, and where heightened attention by pilots/drivers is necessary.

Question 19

Who designates the aerodrome hotspots?

Answer 19

Aerodrome operator