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

Answer

A hot spot is a designated location on the airfield with a known history of runway incursions, surface incidents, or potential confusion, requiring heightened vigilance.

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

Answer

Immediately notifying ATC allows them to stop any aircraft on approach or departure and direct the vehicle to safety as quickly as possible.

Question 3

Which US federal agency classifies and investigates runway incursions?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Answer

The FAA is responsible for classifying runway incursions into severity categories and conducting investigations to improve safety.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Category A

Answer

A Category A runway incursion is the most severe, involving a situation in which a collision was narrowly avoided.

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

Answer

At a controlled airport, a vehicle must receive explicit ATC clearance — including the runway designation — before crossing any active runway.

AVOP - Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Practice Test

AVOP - Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Practice Test

AVOP Runway Incursion Prevention 2