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Runway Incursion Avoidance

Objective​

Understand the causes of runway incursions and how to prevent them.

Motivation​

Runway incursions are a significant safety concern in aviation. Understanding their causes and prevention strategies is essential for maintaining safety on the ground.

Timing​

45 minutes

Format​

Elements​

  • What is a Runway Incursion?
  • Ground Operation Challenges
  • Situations Requiring Extra Caution
    • Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
    • Airport Hotspots
    • Intersecting Runways
    • Complex Intersections
  • Taxi Clearances
    • Example Clearance
  • Hold Short Lines
  • Distractions and Workload
  • Specific Scenarios
    • Departing a runway after landing
    • Rolling out near another runway
    • Taxiing between parallel runways
  • Uncontrolled Airfields

Questions​

  • What are some examples of runway incursions?
  • You have just landed and are taxiing off the runway. Where should you stop to perform your after-landing checklist?

References​