Airport Operations Flashcards

Which FAA advisory circular provides guidance on airport wildlife hazard management?

Answer: AC 150/5200-33

AC 150/5200-33 addresses hazardous wildlife attractants on or near airports and provides mitigation guidance.

What is the primary purpose of a NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) related to airport operations?

Answer: To inform pilots of temporary conditions affecting aeronautical information

NOTAMs disseminate time-critical aeronautical information about conditions that could affect flight safety.

Under FAA Part 139, what is required before an airport can serve scheduled air carrier operations with aircraft seating 30 or more passengers?

Answer: An Airport Operating Certificate (AOC)

14 CFR Part 139 requires airports serving certain air carrier operations to hold an Airport Operating Certificate issued by the FAA.

What does the term 'movement area' include at a certificated airport?

Answer: Runways, taxiways, and other areas used for aircraft movement

The movement area includes runways, taxiways, and other areas used for taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft.

What color are taxiway edge lights at US airports?

Answer: Blue

Taxiway edge lights are blue, distinguishing them from runway lights which are white/yellow.

A runway incursion is best defined as:

Answer: Any occurrence involving incorrect presence of aircraft, vehicle, or person on a protected area of a runway

A runway incursion is any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated for landing and takeoff.

What is the standard width of a runway safety area (RSA) for a runway serving large aircraft at a commercial service airport?

Answer: 500 feet

FAA standards require a 500-foot wide RSA for runways serving large aircraft, centered on the runway centerline.