The airport operator’s perspective on runway excursion hazards and mitigation options Session 3 Presentation 3

Communication Hazards Non effective relay of runway conditions Establish SOPs that include: Reporting criteria Update criteria Method of reporting Method of observing Establish a training program Failure to notify closure of runway/taxiway 

Construction Hazards Modified “effective operational runway length” data that is not accurately published Implement a hazard identification program for all airport works Establish checklist Establish quality control system Provide accurate operational runway length data

Visibility Hazards Impede Rescue and Fire Fighting (RFF) ability to locate and access excursion sites Use available technologies to navigate (e.g. GPS) Install transponders on vehicles

Airport Hazards Inhospitable terrain Provide vehicles that are suitable for the terrain Provide vehicles that are suitably equipped for the operating environment

Airport Hazards Runways not constructed and maintained to maximize effective friction and drainage  Identify and control Level of rubberisation Depth of water/snow on the runway Pavement condition Runway curvature Runway grooving Runway porosity Establish a maintenance program Establish a reporting system

Operational Hazards Failure to use wind-preferential runways  Nominate wind-preferential runways Inadequate runway end safety area (RESA)  Establish adequate runway end safety areas Inadequate obstacle assessment  Amend the obstacle assessment program to comply with requirements FOD control Inadequate foreign object removal from runway  Establish a FOD management program  Utilize available technology based on needs Lack of an effective emergency response plan Review and update emergency response plan Establish a review schedule Inadequate training for emergency response personnel Identify training needs Develop training program Implement training program for emergency response personnel

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