Aerodromes Flashcards
Define Aerodrome
define area of land and/or water that also includes its structures, lighting, fixtures, buildings, etc that is soley used for aircraft arrival, departure and manoevering
Airports?
are aerodrome used as a point of entry into a state - usually equipped with customs and immigration
What are the features of a certified aerodrome
- The apron
- manoevering area - taxiways and runways
what is the classification system used at an aerodrome?
it is a system that helps identify which type and size of aircraft can be accommodated at the aerodrome
Runway Length | Runway Width
**Number (1 to 4) ** | Letter (A to F)
Length of Aircraft | wing length/gear span
where is a runway threshold placed
marks are displayed at the beginning of the runway
except if there is an obstacle, etc that dictates the marking to be inset/placed elsewhere on the runway
what’s a runway strip
its a strip of land surrounding the runway that gives protection to the runways from mud and earth disturbed by propellors etc..
150 m width (left and right margin)
60 m length (top and bottom margin)
for large percision runways
what is RESA
Runway End Safety Area
It’s an area that both ends of the runway that protects aircraft from damage if it under or overshoots the runways
ideally 240 m in length for large percision runways
Taxiway dimensions
ICAO Taxiway width classified by code
A
B
C
what is a taxi holding position
a marker put at:
intersections betweek taxiways and runways
or at intersetions of two runways, where one of them is used as a taxiway
or at areas where aircraft might infringe at an obstacle free area
or at areas where is radio aid interference
If there is not taxiway holding point, how far should an aircraft be from the entrance of a runways
aircraft to hold min 50 m away
what is a road holding position
a marker at intersection of a road and runways which identifies the position in which vehicles must hold
what aerodrome key data does a pilot need?
AD location (ARP - Aerodrome Reference point based on geometricc centre of the AD)
AD elevation/height (highest point in landing area)
if AD manoevering area is strong enough to handle the aircraft
if AD runway is long enough to land on and take off from
the AD operational status
Runways markings are in which colour
white
taxiway markings are in which colour
yellow
Apron markings colours
The Apron safety line marking (outline of the aircraft’s parking area) = white/conspicious
and the aircraft stand marking (centred within the safety line outline and alignes to vertical centre of aircraft) = Yellow
arrows in a paved area before threshold mark on a runway
permanent displaced runway - aircraft can manoevre in that area
arrows and triangular cones in a paved area before threshold mark on a runway
Temporary displaced runways
white X in paved area before threshold mark on a runway
part of runway not fit for any movement - completely closed, even for emergency
Yellow Chevron in paved area before threshold mark on a runway
Part of the Runway not fit for any movement unless it’s used as an emergency stopeway
What is the Runway Aiming Point Marking
It must be provided in large aerodrome
it’s a marking that is closer to the approach side of the runway and
sometimes aligned to the Visual Slope Approach if aerodrome has VASI lights
What is the Touch Down Zone Marking
Also in large aerodromes
vertical lines/dashes on both sides of the centre line on a runway
signifies the runways landing distance
how to mark a runway or taxi that is fully closed
White Xs 300 m apart from one enter to the other
Information marking
These are signs that indicate
Location: yellow letter on black background
Destination or Direction: Black letter on yellow background
Mandatory Instruction
These are signs that are located on the left side of a taxiway centre line or holding side of the runways holding marking
white inscription on red background
(NO ENTRY)
(CAT I, II, III)
(Taxiway holding position)
(road holding position)
used to identify locations that** no aircraft / vehicle that go to or beyond without authorization**
