RVOP

Question 1

Activation of Reduced Visibility Operations

Answer 1

RVR stabilized below 2600 (1/2 SM) for a period of 5 minutes.

Question 2

RVOP ATIS Message

Answer 2

REDUCED VISIBILITY OPERATIONS ARE IN EFFECT

Question 3

Operation below 1200 (1/4 SM)

Answer 3

Only vehicle operations required to support the essential safe operation and maintenance of the airport are permitted.

Question 4

Below 1200 ATIS Message

Answer 4

BELOW RVOP LIMITS: ALL AIRCRAFT SURFACE MOVEMENTS ARE SUSPENDED

Question 5

Termination of RVOP

Answer 5

RVR stabilized at or above 2600 (1/2 SM) for a period of 5 minutes.

Question 6

Low Visibility Operations

Answer 6

Operations below RVO limits (RVR 1200 or 1/4 SM). Prince George Airport is not certified for aircraft operations below RVO limits.

Question 7

Non-Essential Vehicle Operations - Aprons

Answer 7

Uncontrolled and not subject to ATC authorization

Question 8

Non-Essential Vehicle Operations - Taxiways & Runways - Reduced Visibility Operations

Answer 8

Vehicle operations required to support the continuation of routine operations are permitted to continue.

Question 9

Non-Essential Vehicle Operations - Taxiways & Runways - Below Reduced Visibility Operations Limits

Answer 9

Only vehicle operations required to support the essential safe operation and maintenance of the airport are permitted and restricted to Taxiway Charlie, Delta, Alpha, & RWY 06-24, 01-19, and 15-33.

Question 10

Essential Vehicle Operations - Operations required to support the essential safe operation and maintenance of the airport authorized by the PGAA during both RVO and below RVO limit

Answer 10

-Snow Removal
-Lighting Checks
-Wildlife Control
-Fuel Trucks
-Airport Authority Maintenance Vehicles
-ARFF/Snow Removal vehicle training
-ARFF vehicles for the purpose of responding to an emergency (no operational restrictions)

Question 11

Runway Guard Lights shall be used when RVR readings are:

Answer 11

2600 (1/2 SM) or less.

Question 12

Runway Guard Lights located at intersections of:

Answer 12

-Alpha and RWY 15/33
-Delta and RWY 15/33
-Echo and RWY 15/33
-Foxtrot and RWY 15/33
-RWY 01/19 and RWY 15/33
-RWY 06/24 and RWY 15/33

Question 13

Enhanced Hold Line markings are located at the intersections of:

Answer 13

-Alpha and RWY 15/33
-Delta and RWY 15/33
-Echo and RWY 15/33
-Foxtrot and RWY 15/33
-RWY 01 and RWY 15/33
-RWY 06 and RWY 15/33
-Charlie and 06/24
-Apron III and RWY 01
-RWY 19 and RWY 06/24
-Air Tanker Base Apron and RWY 06/24

Question 14

Enhanced Taxiway Centre-line markings are located at the intersections of:

Answer 14

-Alpha
-Charlie
-Delta
-Echo
-Foxtrot
-RWY 15/33 onto RWY 01/19 (RWY entry/exit)

Question 15

Enhanced markings meaning

Answer 15

Size of paint markings has been increased in width from 15 cm to 30 cm and glass bead has been added.

Taxiway centre-line markings in addition to the increased width of the yellow paint markings and the glass bead have a 15 cm wide black painted outline

Question 16

Runway Guard Lights may be activated when RVR readings are:

Answer 16

5200 or less.

Question 17

Road Hold Positions

Answer 17

Not installed and not required for operations at or above RVR 1200 (1/4 SM).

Question 18

Training for Reduced Visibility Operations

Answer 18

Maintenance and Emergency personnel who need to access the maneuvering area during RVOP will receive annual training on avoiding runway incursions and the meaning of visual aids that are put in place to reduce the risk of runway incursions.