AI.II.C.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Runway incursion definition.

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Runway incursion definition.

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A runway incursion is any occurrence at an airport involving an aircraft, vehicle, person, or object on the ground that creates a collision hazard or results in a loss of separation with an aircraft taking off, landing, or intending to land. The three major areas contributing to runway incursions are communications, airport knowledge, and flight deck procedures for maintaining orientation.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 1 (pp. 1-12–1-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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