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

Session 3Presentation 3

Communication Hazards

• Non effective relay of runway conditionsEstablish SOPs that include:

Reporting criteriaUpdate criteria Method of reportingMethod 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

worksEstablish checklist Establish quality control systemProvide 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 runwayPavement conditionRunway curvatureRunway groovingRunway porosity

Establish a maintenance programEstablish 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 Establish a review schedule

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