AI.VII.N.R9FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Runway incursion.

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Runway incursion.

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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. Planning, clear communications, and enhanced situational awareness during airport surface operations reduces the potential for surface incidents. A pilot should always be aware of the aircraft’s position on the surface at all times and be aware of other aircraft and vehicle operations on the airport.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 1 (pp. 1-12–1-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-32) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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