Runway Management

Question 0

What factors affect the selection of runway in use?

Answer 0

Surface Wind
2000ft Wind
Traffic Pattern
Length of Runway
Approach Aids
Type of Operation
Adjacent Airfields
Taxiway system
Noise Sensitive Areas
Runway/Approach lighting
Width/Strength of runway
Work in Progress

Question 1

What is the definition of Runway in Use

Answer 1

The term used to indicate the particular runway or landing direction selected by aerodrome control as the most suitable at any particular time

Question 2

What may pilots consider when given the runway in use?

Answer 2

Runway TODA

Expedition - which direction the a/c is going after departure

Question 3

Why might the preferred runway not be available?

Answer 3

WIP

Runway contamination - snow/ice etc

Question 4

Where do you find the information about runways?

Answer 4

AIP

Question 5

Who decides which runway is in use?

Answer 5

Aerodrome operator

Question 6

Surface and Lighting inspections….why? When? What action?

Answer 6

Why…
So the ATCU is aware of any unserviceabilites or obstructions that may affect the use of the aerodrome // To supply pilots with accurate info // To attend any unserviceabilites
When…
At least once daily
Or when… Completion of WIP // Prior to opening a RWY // Following an incident or suspected incident on RWY // During snow and ice // when considered necessary