Aerodromes

Question 1

What is Annex 14? What do they do?

Answer 1

Aerodromes

Ensure that aerodromes are safe and efficient

Question 2

What is the Aerodrome reference code?

Code Number/Letter

Answer 2

Code Number- Runway length and aircraft speed
Code Letter- Wingspan and wheel span

Question 3

What are the main types of runways?

Answer 3

Precision Approach Runway
Non-Precision Approach Runway
Visual Runway

Question 4

What is the purpose of runway and taxiway lighting systems?

Answer 4

Runway Lighting: Guides the aircraft on approach
Taxiway Lighting: Centreline guides aircraft on the ground
Apron Lighting: Ensures safe handling at night

Question 5

What is an Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS)?

Answer 5

Imaginary surface around aerodrome (e.g. buildings, trees) which ensure the safety of takeoff, taxiing, landing)

Question 6

What are Rescue and Firefighting (RFF) categories based on?

Answer 6

Based on the largest aircraft regularly used at the aerodrome

1 (smallest) - 10 (A380)

Question 7

What does the Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP) include?

Answer 7

• Hijacking
• Natural disasters
• Accidents