AVOP Airside Areas and Zones 3

Question 1

What is the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)?

Accepted Answer

An area beyond the runway end to enhance safety for people and property on the ground

Answer

The RPZ is a trapezoidal area beyond the runway end maintained to protect people and property during aircraft approach and departure.

Question 2

In airport zone terminology, what does SIDA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Security Identification Display Area

Answer

SIDA stands for Security Identification Display Area, where all persons must display valid airport-issued identification at all times.

Question 3

What is the sterile area of an airport?

Accepted Answer

The area beyond passenger security screening checkpoints

Answer

The sterile area is beyond TSA security screening where passengers wait for flights and access boarding gates.

Question 4

What type of airport zone is the Obstacle Free Zone (OFZ)?

Accepted Answer

A three-dimensional volume of airspace along a runway that must remain clear of obstacles

Answer

The OFZ is a three-dimensional airspace volume that supports safe aircraft operations by remaining clear of fixed and temporary obstacles.

Question 5

Which airport zone classification includes fuel storage facilities and ground support equipment staging areas?

Accepted Answer

Secured area within the non-movement area

Answer

Fuel farms and GSE staging areas are in secured portions of the non-movement area, requiring credentials but not ATC clearance.

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