AVOP Runway Incursion Prevention 2

Question 1

What is a 'hot spot' on an airport surface movement chart?

Accepted Answer

A location on the airport movement area with a history of runway incursions or surface incidents

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An area where aircraft refueling operations take place

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A zone where ground vehicle speeds are restricted to 5 mph

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A region of high electromagnetic interference affecting radio communications

Question 2

If a vehicle operator realizes they have inadvertently entered an active runway, what is the immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify ATC of the incursion and follow ATC instructions

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Exit the runway as quickly as possible without contacting ATC

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Stop the vehicle in place and activate hazard lights

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Proceed forward to the nearest taxiway exit at maximum speed

Question 3

Which US federal agency classifies and investigates runway incursions?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Question 4

What category of runway incursion represents the most critical level of severity where a collision was narrowly avoided?

Accepted Answer

Category A

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Category B

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Category C

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Category D

Question 5

What is required before a ground vehicle crosses an active runway at a controlled airport?

Accepted Answer

Explicit verbal clearance from ATC specifically authorizing the runway crossing

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Confirmation from the airside supervisor that the runway is clear

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Visual verification that no aircraft are within 1 mile on approach

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Activation of the vehicle's flashing amber light and a radio call on the UNICOM frequency

Question 6

Runway Guard Lights (also called 'wig-wag' lights) are installed to warn vehicle operators of what?

Accepted Answer

The approach to a runway holding position where a runway crossing requires ATC clearance

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The boundary between the aircraft parking apron and the taxiway

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An active construction zone along the taxiway edge

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The threshold of a runway cleared for landing traffic only

Question 7

What does the phrase 'position and hold' (now 'line up and wait') instruct an aircraft or vehicle to do?

Accepted Answer

Enter the runway and wait in position for takeoff clearance without crossing to the far end

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Hold short of the runway until further clearance is issued

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Exit the runway immediately and hold on the adjacent taxiway

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Proceed across the runway and hold on the opposite side