Law 5 (Aerodrome traffic rules)

Question 1

Define aerodrome

Answer 1

A defined area (including any buildings, installations and equipment) on land or water or a fixed, fixed off-shore or floating structure intended to be used wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft.

Question 2

Define apron

Answer 2

A defined area intended to accommodate aircraft for the purpose of landing or unloading passengers, mail or cargo. Fuelling, parking or maintenance.

Question 3

Define manoeuvring area

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Define movement area

Answer 4

The part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the apron.

Question 5

Define runway

Answer 5

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

Question 6

When can an a/c move on the aerodrome?

Answer 6

An aircraft shall not taxi on the apron or the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome without permission from the person in charge of the aerodrome or the relevant ATCU.