Runway Operations Guidelines - Scholarly

Question 1

What conditions must be met for successive departures from the same runway?

Answer 1

The second aircraft may be authorized to take off provided that one of the following applies before the second aircraft begins its take-off roll: 1. The first aircraft has departed and turned to clear the departure path. 2. The first aircraft has departed and reached a point on the departure path where it will not conflict with the second aircraft.

Question 2

What conditions must be met for successive arrivals on the same runway?

Answer 2

The second aircraft may be authorized to land provided that one of the following applies before the second aircraft crosses the landing threshold: 1. The first aircraft has landed and taxied off the runway. 2. The first aircraft has landed or is over the landing runway and the following condition applies: The first aircraft is at a sufficient distance from the threshold to allow the second aircraft to safely complete its landing roll.

Question 3

What should be ensured when an aircraft arrives before a departure on the same runway?

Answer 3

Ensure that the arriving aircraft has landed and taxied off the runway or that it will vacate the runway before the departing aircraft begins its take-off roll.

Question 4

What is the guideline for permitting an arrival behind a departure on the same runway?

Answer 4

You may permit an arrival behind a departure on the same runway provided that before the arrival crosses the landing threshold the departing aircraft is airborne and meets one of the following conditions: 1. It is at a distance from the threshold such that the arriving aircraft will not overtake it during the landing roll or conflict with it in the event of a missed approach. 2. It has turned to avoid any conflict with the arriving aircraft in the event of a missed approach.