Airport Operations

Figure 14-57. There have been several incidents where the EMAS Figure 14-58. A Bombardier CRJ-200 regional jet overran the has successfully arrested the aircraft. runway at Yeager Airport (KCRW) in Charleston, West Virginia. 2. Maintain runway centerline - Not veering left or right The chapter identifies best practices to help you avoid errors of the bed and continuing straight ahead will maximize that may potentially lead to runway incursions. Although the stopping capability of the EMAS bed. The quality of chapter pertains mostly to surface movements for single-pilot deceleration will be best within the confines of the bed. operations, all of the information is relevant for flight crew operations as well. 3. Maintain deceleration efforts - The arrestor bed is a passive system, so this is the only action required by Additional information about surface operations is available the pilot. through the following sources: 4. Once stopped, do not attempt to taxi or otherwise move • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Runway the aircraft. Safety website—www.faa.gov/go/runwaysafety Chapter Summary • FAA National Aeronautical Navigation Services (AeroNav), formerly known as the National This chapter focused on airport operations both in the air and Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO)—www.faa. on the surface. For specific information about an unfamiliar gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav airport, consult the Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) and NOTAMS before flying. For • Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility further information regarding procedures discussed in this Directory)—www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/ chapter, refer to 14 CFR part 91 and the AIM. By adhering aeronav/digital_products/dafd/search/ to established procedures, both airport operations and safety • Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) are enhanced. • Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs)—http://www.faa.gov/ pilots/flt_plan/notams This chapter is also designed to help you attain an understanding of the risks associated with surface navigation • Advisory Circular (AC) 91-73, part 91 and part 135, and is intended to provide you with basic information Single-Pilot and Flight School Procedures During Taxi regarding the safe operation of aircraft at towered and Operations nontowered airports. This chapter focuses on the following • Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)—www.faa. major areas: gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim/ • Runway incursion overview • AC 120-74, parts 91, 121, 125, and 135, Flight Crew • Taxi route planning Procedures During Taxi Operations • Taxi procedures • Communications • Airport signs, markings and lighting 14-38