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Runway Safety

Runway Safety. Airport Operations & Collision Avoidance. Pacific Aviation Directors Work Shop. Chris Diggons. March 14, 2012. Points of Contact. AWP Runway Safety Field Operations Program Manager (Acting) Chris Diggons Chris.Diggons@faa.gov Western Service Area Runway Safety Manager

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Runway Safety

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  1. Runway Safety Airport Operations & Collision Avoidance Pacific Aviation Directors Work Shop Chris Diggons March 14, 2012

  2. Points of Contact • AWP Runway Safety Field Operations Program Manager (Acting) • Chris Diggons • Chris.Diggons@faa.gov • Western Service Area Runway Safety Manager • Mike Meigs • Mike.Meigs@faa.gov

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  4. Runway incursions provide the potential for runway collision

  5. FAA Runway Safety Program The goal of Runway Safety is to reduce the number and severity of surface events. Surface Incidents Runway Incursions Runway Excursions

  6. Surface Incident Error Types - Operational Incident - Pilot Deviation - Vehicle/Pedestrian Deviation

  7. Runway Incursion Severity Categories 9 A B C D Significant potential for collision Ample time and distance to avoid collision Collision is barely avoided Little or no risk of collision The above scenarios are all classified as Runway Incursions, but with different severity codes.In each case, the taxiing aircraft penetrated the runway safety area (hold position).

  8. What is the FAA doing to reduce Surface Incidents? • Training • Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge • Remedial training for pilots involved with pilot error generated surface incidents

  9. What is the FAA doing to reduce Surface Incidents? • Technology

  10. Technology AMASS ASDE-X ADS-B LCGS Direct Pilot Notification Technologies • Runway Status Lights – AMASS activated • www.RWSL.net • Enhanced Holding Position and Taxiway Centerline Markings • Flashing PAPIs (FAROS) • Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcasting (ADS-B)

  11. What is the FAA doing to reduce Surface Incidents? • Communications

  12. What is the FAA doing to reduce Surface Incidents? • Runway Safety Action Teams • Regional • Local

  13. Hotspots

  14. North Las Vegas (VGT)

  15. Airport Construction • Construction Safety Plans • SMS • Driver Training • Escorting construction vehicles • Routine coordination meetings with stakeholders. • NOTAMs • Charting

  16. Resources http://www.faasafety.gov http://www.faa.gov/go/runwaysafety http://flash.aopa.org/asf/runwaysafety

  17. Runway Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility Thank You for being part of the solution!

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