Northwest Mountain (ANM) Regional Runway Safety Plan - FY2021 COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING SURFACE SAFETY.
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FY2021
Northwest Mountain
(ANM) Regional
Runway Safety Plan
COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUSLY
IMPROVING SURFACE SAFETY.
www.faa.gov
ATO Safety and Tech
Executive Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Administrator and composed of the Regional
top priority is maintaining safety in the National Runway Safety Program Manager (RRSPM)
Airspace System (NAS). The FAA’s long-term and executives or designees from the Airports
goal for runway safety is to improve safety by Division, Flight Standards Service and Air Traffic
decreasing the number and severity of runway Organization Western Service Area and Western
incursions (RI), runway excursions (RE) and serious
surface incidents (SI). FAA’s National Runway
Service Center. Each council member identified
and designated their Line of Business (LOB) expert
TABLE OF 04 FAA Safety Management System (SMS)
Safety Plan (NRSP) aligns our strategic priorities representative on the Regional Runway Safety CONTENTS
with established Safety Risk Management Team (RRST). APPENDIX F lists the members of
principles. The plan defines how the FAA, airports, the RRST.
and industry partners collaborate and use data- 06 Regional Runway Safety Plan (RRSP) Methodology
driven, risk-based decision-making to enhance the As directed by the RSP, the RRST is tasked
safety of the National Airspace System. The NRSP with identifying regional priorities and working
outlines the FAA’s strategy to adapt its runway through their executive representative to
ensure that issues are properly vetted through
safety efforts through enhanced collection and
their respective LOBs for prior coordination
08 FY21 RRSP Initiatives and Safety Assurance
integrated analysis of data, development of new
safety metrics, and leveraged organizational before each RGC quarterly meeting. The RRST
capabilities in support of meeting this goal. has aligned this plan with agency priorities,
Runway Safety Program (FAA Order 7050.1) and
In response to the agency goal and the NRSP, the methodologies to include Safety Management 11 Safety Risk Management (SRM)
Northwest Mountain Region (ANM) has developed Systems (SMS). In concert with these, the RRST
this Regional Runway Safety Plan (RRSP) to identified FY21 priorities to include seven Priority
provide a roadmap with added regional emphasis Airports, four of which are Core 30/Busiest 50
for FY21. FA A ORDER 7050.1, signed by the FAA airports. Additional ANM Airports of Interest were
Administrator, prescribes FAA’s Runway Safety identified based on various categories defined in 14 Safety Policy
Program (RSP). This cross-organizational directive the matrix in APPENDIX D, Data Table, and as
establishes policy, assigns responsibility, and further described in the Methodology section
delegates authority for ensuring compliance with within this plan.
this order within each organization. 16 Safety Promotion
The ANM Regional Runway Safety Governance
Council (RGC) is chaired by the Regional
18 Appendices
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FAA Safety Management National Runway Safety
System (SMS) Plan Objectives
FAA is employing and evolving a Safety namely to leverage new processes, sources
Management System (SMS), which provides a of safety data, and integrated safety analysis
formalized and proactive approach to system to continue to reduce serious runway safety
safety in order to find, analyze and address risk events, and to identify, mitigate and monitor Identify Operating Hazards
SAFETY
in the NAS. The SMS is comprised of four main the conditions and factors that combine to Program Data
components (Figure 1) which combine to create create risk before serious events occur. These ASSURANCE
Voluntary Safety Reporting
a systemic approach to managing and ensuring efforts are both local and national in scope. We
Remain the global leader Investigations
safety. These components are: Safety Policy, can pinpoint problems at an airport to a single
in assuring runway safety
Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, intersection at a specific time of day, or use Safety Risk Monitoring
enhancement initiatives are
and Safety Promotion. Presently, the ATO and millions of data points to identify a systemic Data Analysis
effective in maintaining an
Airports Division utilize SMS as a systemic problem. Our Runway Safety Enhancement
acceptable level of safety at U.S. Partnership for Safety
approach to managing the safety of airport Initiatives apply strategic efforts to mitigate
airports with an air traffic control
operations. Through the NRSP, the Runway the identified risk. To that end, this regional Audits and Evaluations
tower.
Safety Program is transitioning to assimilate plan endeavors to align its activities with the
runway safety activities into FAA’s SMS. principles and components of FAA’s current
SMS to the greatest extent possible. Analyze, Assess, Mitigate,
The NRSP builds on the achievements of the SAFETY RISK and Accept Risk
National Runway Safety Plan 2015-2017. The
most fundamental impact of the first plan
MANAGEMENT Develop Monitoring Plan
has been the successful integration of the Implement Runway Safety Safety Risk Management
Safety Management System principles into the Enhancement Initiatives that Documents
Runway Safety strategy. The goals for the FY21 manage or reduce the risk of
NRSP are expected to continue the efforts and airport operations.
successes put forth by the 2015-2017 NRSP:
SMS Orders
SAFETY
Safety Guidance
POLICY
FAA/ATO Safety Orders
Establish and maintain policies SMS Manual
and procedures to ensure
adequate resources are available
to accomplish the FAA’s near-
term and strategic objectives.
SAFETY Outreach and Education
Products
PROMOTION
Lessons Learned
Relentlessly promote best
Workshops
practices, lessons learned, and
actionable information obtained Safety Communication
from data analysis to our global
runway safety stakeholders.
Figure 1
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Regional Runway Safety ANM Priority Airports ANM Airports of Interest
Plan (RRSP) Methodology y
y
Centennial Airport (APA)
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan
y
y
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI)
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
To focus surface safety activities Airport (BJC) (COS)
ANM FY2020 to FY2021 Candidate Airports
for FY21, the RRST attempted to y Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO) y Grant County International Airport
identify locations experiencing the Ranked by RI Events (MWH)
y Denver International Airport (DEN)*
greatest risk of serious surface Loc ID Rls Rl Airport Incident Type Wrong
Portland International Airport (PDX)* y Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)
events. The team discussed Rate Ops Surface y
several factors that indicate /100k
OI PD VP OT Includes
y Seattle-Tacoma International Airport The RRST established a three-tier
Alignments
potential risk including number (SEA)* support structure for ANM airports:
and type of surface events, rate BJC 19 9.75 194,827 3 14 2 8
of events, volume of operations, APA 18 5.42 332,036 17 1 4
y Salt Lake City International 1. Seven Priority Airports
traffic mix, and existing safety Airport (SLC) 2. Four Airports of Interest
HIO 15 11.43 131,230 1 12 3 1
barriers. A high number of events 3. Monitored (all remaining) Airports
SLC 9 3.15 285,900 1 7 1 3
indicate that there may be current *Core 30/Busiest 50
BOI
Specific activities and initiatives within this plan
issues at a certain location that 8 6.83 117,173 2 6 5
directly address the first two tiers noted above.
merit attention. A high number MWH 7 11.01 63,603 1 2 4 1
identified as candidates to be considered for The RRSPM(s) will take appropriate action to
of surface events compared DEN 6 1.24 483,345 1 4 1 1 designation as priority airports and airports of monitor and the remaining airports and address
to airports of similar size may
COS 5 3.75 133,377 2 3 1 interest. The RI list contained 13 airports because 5 increasing surface error trends and/or raise the
help to identify uncharacteristic
airports had 4 RIs, while the RI Rate list contained 10 level of attention within the RRST.
challenges at certain locations. PIH 4 17.37 23,030 4
airports. These airports are listed in Figure 2.
High traffic volume increases GTF 4 12.17 32,875 1 2 1
complexity for pilots, controllers, The Regional Runway Safety Team (RRST) evaluated
RDM 4 5.53 72,341 3 1 1 SEA
and vehicle operations, and the candidate airports and selected the remaining WA
TIW 4 5.47 73,130 4
increases likelihood that multiple priority airports and airports of interest. The primary MWH MT
HIO
aircraft may be involved in a surface PAE 4 3.33 120,167 2 2 3 factor considered was the number of RIs, since each
PDX
event. Similarly, a traffic mix that RI represents the potential for a collision. The second
Ranked by RI Rate
includes a larger percentage of air major factor considered was the RI rate, since a high OR ID
carrier aircraft such as at the Core PIH 4 17.37 23,030 4
rate may indicate issues specific to that airport. The
BOI
30 airports increases the likelihood PDT 2 13.30 15,032 2 team gave additional consideration to airports that PIH
WY
that many people could be exposed had experienced two or more wrong surface events,
HIO 15 11.43 131,230 1 12 1
to an elevated risk in a single including wrong-surface alignments. Finally, the
GTF 4 12.17 32,875 1 BJC DEN
serious event. For this reason, the team took into account increases in each type of SLC
APA
region’s busiest air carrier airports, MWH 7 11.01 63,603 1 2 1 RI—pilot deviations (PD), operational incidents (OI), UT CO
Denver (DEN), Salt Lake (SLC), BJC 19 9.75 194,827 3 14 8 and vehicle/pedestrian deviations (VPDs at each Figure 3 COS
Seattle (SEA) and Portland (PDX), airport.
BOI 8 6.83 117,173 2 6 5
which have substantially more
air carrier traffic than the region’s RDM 4 5.53 72,341 3 1 Eight of the 15 candidate airports were common
other airports, were considered to SLE 2 5.49 36,461 2 to both lists: BJC, HIO, BOI, MWH, GTF, PIH, RDM, ANM Priority Airports ANM Airports of Interest
be priority airports by default. and TIW. BJC, APA, and HIO were selected to join
TIW 4 5.47 73,130 4
the Core 30/50 Busiest Airports to complete the list
To determine which other locations APA 18 5.42 332,036 17 4
of priority airports. From the remaining candidate impact to mu ltiple facilities with in the region,
present the most potential risk, ASE 2 5.03 39,750 2 airports, four (BOI, COS, MWH, and PIH) were the RRST c ontinues to work various systemic
surface event data for fiscal year selected to be airports of interest. As this RRSP is aviation issues. The RGC may elevate systemic
UAO 3 4.71 63,750 1 2
2020 was collected for all ANM a living document, this information may be updated issues as appropriate to their respective
towered airports. The data for Top 10 RI Rate Common to both lists Top 13 RI Events if subsequent data shows a significant change. See headquarters Line of Business or to the National
all ANM airports is contained in APPENDIX C for a complete list of Airport Codes. Runway Safety Governance Council. The ANM
Figure 2
Figure 2. plan priorities listed on the following page
ANM Priority Airports will be reported up to the RGC by the RRST as
Two lists were created, one ranking airports according to the number of runway incursions (RI), and the other
Additionally, due to their connectivity and appropriate.
ranking the airports by the RI rate (number of RIs per 100,000 operations). The top airports on each list were
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FY21 Regional The following initiatives
Runway Safety
are addressed in this plan:
Plan Initiatives
1.1 Incorporation of Trend Information
1.2 Hot Spot Validation and Review
To assist with the implementation process of this
plan, the RRST has developed the initiatives noted 2.1 Local RSAT Support—General
in Figure 4 as its primary focus. The RRST will be
Local RSAT Support—Priority Airports: APA, BJC,
working in concert with the appropriate field office 2.2
HIO, DEN, PDX, SEA, and SLC
manager within each respective Line of Business
Local RSAT Support—Airports of Interest: BOI,
to implement the initiatives as outlined. 2.3
COS, MWH, and PIH
In addition to these priorities and currently
identified initiatives, the RRST will monitor and
elevate appropriate impromptu issues to the
3.1 Runway Safety—SMS Continuity
1. Safety Assurance
4.1 Wrong Surface Operations
RGC. The RRST will monitor additional Airports of
Interest that may not have risen to the level of RGC 4.2 Reduce Pilot Surface Errors
coordination at the time this plan was developed.
This is a living document and the RRST may 4.3
Runway Incursion Mitigation A set of processes within the SMS that verify that the
(RIM) Program Support
update the issues if deemed appropriate by them
or the council.
organization meets or exceeds its safety performance objectives
Figure 4
and that function systematically to determine the effectiveness
All major lines of business have collaborated in the
development of this plan, which will be updated Throughout this section, each RRST Line of of safety risk controls through the collection, analysis, and
annually by the RRST and with concurrence from
the RGC. The purpose of this plan is to document
Business (LOB) or Organization is referenced as assessment of information.
follows:
Northwest Mountain Region priorities for FY21. determines merit extra monitoring, mitigation,
Activity 1.1
To support the National Runway Safety Plan and/or addition to this plan, the changes will be
(NRSP), the Northwest Mountain Regional Runway Acronym Line Of Business / Organization Incorporation of Trend Information made to this document as required.
Safety Team (RRST) has developed Initiatives for Objective: Continued monitoring, evaluation, and
the FY2021 Regional Runway Safety Plan (RRSP). RS Runway Safety adjustment of the ANM Priority Airports Target Date:
These initiatives are discussed in Sections 2.0 Monthly, during RRST meetings
through 5.0 below. For continuity, the RRSP Rationale/Background: Runway Safety efforts are
AFX Flight Standards Service
initiatives are aligned with the four components of an ongoing process; therefore, trend assessment
the SMS. and monitoring plans must continue to be Activity 1.2
ATO Air Traffic Organization
evaluated. All ANM Airport trends will be routinely
Runway Safety Program Order 7050.1 prescribes Hot Spot
monitored, and if the RRST deems airports that
the FAA Runway Safety Program (RSP). This ARP Airports Division Validation and Review
were not placed on the Priority list in this RRSP
directive establishes policy, assigns responsibility, National Air Traffic worthy of more focused attention, they may be
NATCA Rationale/Background: The baseline data gener-
and delegates authority for ensuring compliance Controllers Association added to the RRSP and appropriate mitigations and ated by Runway Safety as ANM FY2018 Initiative
with this order within each organization. monitoring plans developed.
SUPCOM FAA Supervisory Committee 4.2 Hot Spot Validation and Review, Action Item
Unless otherwise indicated, all initiatives will 2, showed minor effects from the publication of
Northwest Mountain Regional hot spots alone. At locations that experienced
run for the full fiscal year. Progress reports and ANM-1
Administrator’s Office
LOB:
any requests for assistance will be briefed at RS AFX ATO ARP ANM-1 NATCA SUPCOM a positive change in hot spot incidents, some
least quarterly to the Regional Runway Safety action was taken by a local entity – air carrier,
Governance Council. airport sponsor, or air traffic – that affected the
Action Item:
change.
1.1a RRST members will review and assess
For example, at Hot Spot 1 in Boise, events were
regional trend data during each monthly team
increasing until the tower reached out to several
meeting. If any new trends emerge that the team
air carriers that fly into Boise, informed them of
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the nature of the problem and that their carrier they accurately represent a current surface safety
2. Safety Risk
had posted events at the hot spot, which led issue and take action to eliminate or modify
to two carriers listing the Hot Spot information hot spots, as appropriate. This activity will take
on the 10-7 page for pilots. Additionally, Boise place annually. ARP will report on any physical
Airport repainted the taxiway centerlines,
installed surface-painted signs, and refocused
modifications to ANM Hot Spot locations during
the monthly RRST meetings. Management (SRM)
elevated runway guard lights to be more visible to
pilots. Events since these steps were taken have Target Date:
significantly decreased. Similar decreases in June 30, 2021
event rates have been seen at Seattle (SEA) as a A process within the SMS composed of describing the
result of either geometry or procedural changes,
1.2b RRST Members will advocate for action system; identifying the hazards; and analyzing, assessing,
at Denver as a result of Jeppesen inserting a
zoomed-in image of the hot spot on their DEN
beyond the publication of hot spots. These and controlling risk.
actions may include procedural changes,
chart, and at King County (BFI) due to a change
phraseology changes, signs and marking
in taxi instructions. Activity 2.1
changes, geometry changes, and outreach to Target Date:
local users and operators. Local RSAT Support—General September 30, 2021
LOB:
RS AFX ATO ARP ANM-1 NATCA SUPCOM Objective: Provide advanced in-depth tech-
Target Date:
nical knowledge and experience of the NAS Activity 2.2
September 30, 2021
Action Items: to support the reduction of risk at airports in
Local RSAT Support—Priority Airports:
ANM.
DEN, PDX, SEA, SLC, APA, BJC, HIO
1.2a The RRST will undertake a systematic
review of published Hot Spots in the region. RRST Rationale/Background: Local Runway Safety
Objective: Provide advanced in-depth technical
will review published hot spots to determine if Action Team (LRSAT) meetings provide the
knowledge and experience of the NAS to sup-
foundation of the Runway Safety Program and
port the reduction of risk at Priority Airports
are the primary means to identify and ad-
dress site-specific surface risk. The technical Rationale/Background: The airports listed
expertise provided by Runway Safety and its above have been named by the RRST as having
LOB partners helps to ensure the most ap- the most pervasive and challenging surface risks
propriate and effective outcomes from Local in the region. To support the identification of, and
RSAT meetings. In addition to the specific the most appropriate and effective mitigations
RRSP Initiatives (2.2–2.3), participation by to, surface safety risks, the RRST core members
RRST members or their designees in all LRSAT (or their representative) from each LOB are
meetings in the region is highly encouraged. requested to participate in the LRSAT meetings
at ANM FY21 Priority Airports. The RRST
LOB: member will be the subject matter expert for
RS AFX ATO ARP ANM-1 NATCA SUPCOM runway safety-related issues pertaining to their
LOB and will proactively solicit input from field
managers to obtain locally possible solutions to
Action Items:
identified surface safety concerns. A pre-RSAT
2.1a ANM Runway Safety will provide an meeting will be held in the preceding 30 days
updated list of upcoming RSAT meetings in the among RRST members to discuss site-specific
region. concerns. This meeting may be in conjunction
with an RRST meeting. The facility and airport
Target Date: sponsor should be invited to participate in this
Monthly meeting as well.
LOB:
2.1b ANM Runway Safety will promote Pilot/
RS AFX ATO ARP ANM-1 NATCA SUPCOM
Controller Forums that coincide with annual
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Action Item: ticipation by regional and service area entities
2.2a Core RRST members, or their delegates, to reduce the number and severity of surface
will participate in the following activities on events at Airports of Interest.
behalf of the FY21 RRSP Priority Airports DEN, Rationale/Background: Airports identified by
PDX, SEA, SLC, APA, BJC, and HIO: the RRST as Airports of Interest will receive
y Remain actively engaged with elevated attention in addressing airport surface
the Priority Airports and maintain risks. At least one person from each LOB is
awareness of their runway safety requested to participate in the annual RSAT
related issues and concerns meetings for these airports to support the
reduction of surface risk. The additional support
y Coordinate with appropriate parties of regional and service area entities will have a
within their LOB to be aware of positive influence in reducing the number and
the Priority Airports and attendant severity of surface events at the airport through
activities within the RRSP the direct and informative support of the RSAT.
y Coordinate for appropriate LOB
representatives to participate in the LOB:
pre-RSAT meeting RS AFX ATO ARP ANM-1 NATCA SUPCOM
y Coordinate for appropriate LOB
representatives to participate in Action Item:
person at the annual RSAT meeting
2.3a RRST members will participate in the
y Actively track action items that following activities on behalf of the FY21 RRSP
have been accepted by their LOB/ Airports of Interest: BOI, COS, MWH, PIH:
organization
y Coordinate with appropriate parties
In addition, Runway Safety will accomplish the within their LOB to be aware of the
following: Airports of Interest and attendant
y Work with Priority Airports to schedule activities within the RRSP
RSAT meetings at least 60 days in y Coordinate for LOB participation at the
advance annual RSAT meeting, at least virtually
y Track surface event trending at Priority y Actively track action items that
Airports have been accepted by their LOB/
y Track progress overall toward organization
completing action items
In addition, Runway Safety will accomplish the
y Facilitate additional activities where following:
mitigations are not showing positive
results y Track surface event trending at
Airports of interest
y Be prepared to brief ANM Runway
Safety Governance Council on all y Track progress overall toward
matters pertaining to priority airports completing action items
y Facilitate additional activities where
Target Date: mitigations are not showing positive
September 30, 2021 results.
Target Date:
Activity 2.3 September 30, 2021
Local RSAT Support—Airports of Interest:
BOI, COS, MWH, PIH
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3. Safety Policy How We Are
Collaborating
The documented organizational policy that defines
management’s commitment, responsibility, and accountability
for safety. Safety Policy identifies and assigns responsibilities Runway SafetyCouncil
to key safety personnel. Executive Steering
Activity 3.1 Within the FY21 Northwest Mountain Region
(ANM) RRSP, the RRST used a methodology and
Runway Safety and SMS Continuity process to objectively determine the priorities
with which its collective efforts would have the
Beginning with the 2015–2017 NRSP, the most potential for surface safety improvement SAFETY ASSURANCE:
Runway Safety Group committed to align its
activities with the FAA Safety Management
and severity reduction amongst ANM airports.
Runway Incursion Analysis Team
This process is described in the RRSP
System. This plan presents a portfolio-based Methodology section in APPENDIX D. Surface Risk Analysis Process
approach to risk management by addressing
the diverse initiatives associated with each The FY21 ANM RRST, in accordance with the
SMS component. NRSP, leverages and combines the expertise
of Office of Airports, Flight Standards Service,
Policy, responsibility and accountability that
Runway Safety Group, and Air Traffic Technical
bear on surface safety, and the organizations
Operations and Terminal Services, toward the
charged with risk mitigation and safety SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT:
mutual goal of surface risk reduction.
improvement, are put forth in FAA JO 7050.1B
Runway Safety Program (RSP) and the National Surface Safety Group
Runway Safety Plan. Data Analysis Team
RSP: The RSP is intended to improve surface
safety by decreasing the number and severity
of Runway Incursions (RI), Runway Excursions
(RE), and other Surface Incidents (SI).
NRSP: The FY2018-2020 NRSP builds on the SAFETY POLICY:
achievements of the NRSP 2015-2017, most
Surface Safety Initiative Team
fundamentally through the integration of the
Safety Management System principles into the Comprehensive Airport Review
Runway Safety strategy. The current plan favors and Assessment
iterative steps in support of data-driven, risk
based decision-making. It outlines methods FIXED
and collaboration opportunities to identify and
mitigate safety risks. Three strategic steps
include Data Collection and Analysis, Plans and SAFETY PROMOTION:
Policy, and Communicating Change.
Communication and Outreach Team
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The purpose of the annual LRSAT meeting is to with the Office of Airports’ Runway Incursion
4. Safety Promotion
identify and mitigate hazards and risks that lead Mitigation (RIM) Program.
to human errors that result in runway incursions
and/or excursions. Often air traffic managers, Rationale/Background: The RIM program
particularly those at smaller facilities, are identifies locations on airports with a history
challenged to gain the participation of local of runway incursions that are a result of airport
The communication and distribution of information to improve pilot users and stakeholders who are critical geometry, for improvements to airfield layout,
the safety culture and the development and implementation of for providing their perspective on runway safety and/or airfield lighting, signs, and markings,
with the goal of reducing runway incursions.
related issues at their airport.
programs and/or processes that support the integration and
Pilots willingly and regularly participate in Pilot RIM locations differ from Hot Spots. The RIM
continuous improvement of the SMS. Controller Forums supported by FAA’s FAAST/ program is data driven. Locations on an airport
Wings program. that experience three or more runway incursions
Activity 4.1 Target Date:
in a year, or an average of one or more incursions
Quarterly by December 31, 2020, March 31, ATMs can leverage the pilot participation per year over the study period, are added to the
Wrong Surface Operations characteristically present at Pilot Controller list. Hot Spots may identified based on previous
2021, June 30, 2021, September 30, 2021.
Forums to obtain valuable user feedback runway incursions, or on the existence of factors
Objective: Reduce the risk of wrong surface
toward their annual LRSAT meeting. Ideally, which stakeholders feel may lead to incursions.
operations in ANM. Activity 4.2 these seminars are scheduled just prior to the The differences between the two programs
Rationale/Background: Wrong Surface Landings Reduce Pilot Surface Errors LRSAT in order to obtain timely information have sometimes caused confusion on the part
continue to be an ATO Top Five safety issue. from the pilot community that pertains to of airport sponsors and others.
Additionally, during the FY2017 RRSP plan year, Objective: Elevate stakeholder awareness of surface safety.
pilot surface error trends and pilot best practices Runway incursions can be the result of various
Western Service Area (WSA) Quality Assurance
toward reduction of surface events. factors, such as air traffic control procedures,
Group (QAG) identified an increasing trend in LOB:
RS AFX ATO ARP ANM-1 NATCA SUPCOM pilot/controller communications, pilot
Wrong Surface Landings at airports within the
Rationale/Background: Historically, Pilot deficiencies, etc. Runway Safety possesses the
service area. This resulted in an analysis of
Deviations (PD) remain the prevalent contributor information and expertise to help determine
WSA events and QA Bulletin issued to the field Action Items:
of runway incursions within the NAS. For whether or not the factors involved in a runway
in June 2017 to educate air traffic controllers 4.2a At the beginning of the fiscal year,
FY2020, approximately 67 percent of RIs are incursion at a given RIM location relate to
about contributing factors in wrong surface Runway Safety will address all Air Traffic
categorized as PDs. Of those, 86 percent were airport geometry.
events. Other activities toward Wrong Surface Managers and FAAST Program Managers in the
caused by FAR Part 91 operators.
Operations (WSO) have ensued, including region to encourage the use of a Pilot/Controller LOB:
production of a Wrong Surface Landing video In late 2017, the ATO identified runway incursions Forum in the days prior to the annual LRSAT RS ARP
and most recently convening a high-level Safety as one of the “high-priority safety issues” that meeting or to include surface safety in other
Summit to engage and energize all stakeholders needed to be addressed across LOBs. [Runway Pilot/Controller Forums during the year.
within and outside of FAA around the issue. Action Item:
Incursion Safety Issue, Safety Risk Management
Starting in FY2019, Wrong Surface Operations Document Version 1.0, dated September 22, Target Date: 4.3a Runway Safety will provide data and
was incorporated into the FAA Strategic Plan 2017]. One of the hazards determined by this December 31, 2020 analysis on runway incursions, as needed,
and Special-Focus Runway Safety Action Team panel was the “incorrect presence of aircraft to help determine if airport infrastructure
(RSAT) meetings were held at various airports in the protected area designated for takeoff or contributed to an incursion.
4.2b Provide resources such as data and
with a history of wrong-surface operations, landing of an aircraft” (Hazard 16-RI-PD). recommended best practices for use at Pilot
including BOI in 2019 and APA in 2020. Target Date:
Controller Forums to heighten pilot awareness
In the Safety Requirements section addressing September 30, 2021
of surface error trends and encourage use of
LOB: this hazard, Item 5 calls for “a Runway Safety
pilot best practices during surface operations.
RS AFX ATO ARP ANM-1 NATCA SUPCOM Action Team [scheduled] in conjunction with 4.3b ARP will keep Runway Safety informed
pilot/controller forums.” Consequently, the on RIM program changes in the Northwest
Target Date:
Action Item: FAAST FY19 National Performance Plan item Mountain Region.
September 30, 2021
NPP05 provided direction and guidance to
4.1a Follow, develop, promote and participate
FPMs for promoting and directly supporting Target Date:
in activities throughout FY2021 aimed at
Pilot Controller Forums in conjunction with Activity 4.3 September 30, 2021
reduction of Wrong Surface Operations.
the annual RSAT. A Pilot Controller Forum is
Combine efforts with other LOBs regionally and/ Support Runway Incursion
a safety seminar attended by the Air Traffic
or nationally as appropriate. Report on WSO Mitigation (RIM) Program
Manager (ATM) and local pilots for the purpose
initiatives and progress toward risk reduction to
promoting communications between ATO and Objective: Improve Runway Safety’s interface
the RGC quarterly.
National Airspace System (NAS) users.18 N o r t h w e s t M o u n t a i n R e g i o n ( A N M ) R u n w a y S afe t y P l a n F Y 2 0 2 1 N o r t h w e s t M o u n t a i n R e g i o n ( A N M ) R u n w a y S afe t y P l a n F Y 2 0 2 1 19
5. Appendix A.
2.1 ANM RRSP FY2021 INITIATIVE:
Local RSAT Support—General
Objective Action Item / Activity Initiative LOB
Regional Runway Safety Plan: Provide advanced in-depth
technical knowledge and
Action Item 1: Target Date: RS
AFX
Activity Tracker
ANM Runway Safety will provide an updated list of Monthly
experience of the NAS to upcoming RSAT meetings in the region. ATO
support the reduction of risk
ARP
at airports in ANM.
NATCA
Regional Runway Safety Plan Activity Tracking Tool SUPCOM
ANM-1
1.1 ANM RRSP FY2021 INITIATIVE: Status Update: An updated list of upcoming RSAT meetings is sent prior to each RRST meeting
and when significant changes warrant.
Incorporation of Trend Information
Action Item 2: Target Date: RS
ANM Runway Safety will promote Pilot Controller AFX
Objective Action Item / Activity Initiative LOB September 30, 2021
Forums that coincide with annual RSAT meetings. ATO
Continued monitoring, Action Item 1: Target Date: RS ARP
evaluation, and adjustment AFX NATCA
RRST members will review and assess regional trend Monthly, during
of the ANM Priority Airports. ATO SUPCOM
data during each monthly team meeting. If any new RRST meetings
trends emerge that the team determines merit extra ARP ANM-1
monitoring, mitigation, and/or addition to this plan, the NATCA Status Update: Runway Safety promoted Pilot Controller Forums in an e-mail sent to facilities
changes will be made to this document as required. SUPCOM through the Districts in December 2020, during RRST meetings, and during phone conversations
ANM-1 with ATMs.
Status Update: Regional trend information is reviewed at each RRST meeting
2.2 ANM RRSP FY2021 INITIATIVE:
Local RSAT Support—Priority Airports
1.2 ANM RRSP FY2021 INITIATIVE:
Hot Spot Validation and Review Objective Action Item / Activity Initiative LOB
Provide advanced in-depth Action Item 1: Target Date: RS
Objective Action Item / Activity Initiative LOB technical knowledge and Core RRST members, or their delegates, will AFX
September 30, 2021
experience of the NAS to participate in the activities listed in 2.2 on behalf of ATO
Ensure effectiveness Action Item 1: Target Date: RS support the reduction of risk the FY21 RRSP Priority Airports DEN, PDX, SEA, SLC, ARP
of Hot Spots in ANM. AFX at Priority Airports APA, BJC, and HIO.
The RRST will undertake a systematic review of published June 30, 2021 NATCA
Hot Spots in the region. RRST will review published hot spots ATO In addition, Runway Safety will accomplish the SUPCOM
to determine if they accurately represent a current surface ARP following:
safety issue and take action to eliminate or modify hot spots, ANM-1
NATCA • Work with Priority Airports to schedule RSAT
as appropriate. This activity will take place annually. ARP
SUPCOM meetings at least 60 days in advance
will report on any physical modifications to ANM Hot Spot
locations during the monthly RRST meetings. ANM-1 • Track surface event trending at Priority Airports
• Track progress overall toward
Status Update: completing action items
• Facilitate additional activities where
Action Item 2: RS mitigations are not showing positive results
Target Date:
RRST Members will advocate for action beyond the AFX • Be prepared to brief ANM Runway Safety
September 30, 2021 Governance Council on all matters pertaining to
publication of hot spots. These actions may include ATO
priority airports
procedural changes, phraseology changes, signs and ARP
marking changes, geometry changes, and outreach to Status Update: All Priority Airport RSATS were scheduled at least 60 days in advance. FAA LOB-
local users and operators.
NATCA
only Pre-RSAT meetings were held prior to the six Priority Airport RSATs held so far to go over
SUPCOM
surface events and action item status.
ANM-1
Status Update: Submitted requests to have hold lines at APA Hot Spot 4 and SEA Hot Spot 2
depicted on the airport diagram.20 N o r t h w e s t M o u n t a i n R e g i o n ( A N M ) R u n w a y S afe t y P l a n F Y 2 0 2 1 N o r t h w e s t M o u n t a i n R e g i o n ( A N M ) R u n w a y S afe t y P l a n F Y 2 0 2 1 21
2.3 ANM RRSP FY2021 INITIATIVE: 4.2 ANM RRSP FY2021 INITIATIVE:
Local RSAT Support—Airports of Interest Reduce Pilot Surface Errors
Objective Action Item / Activity Initiative LOB Objective Action Item / Activity Initiative LOB
Provide additional Action Item 1: Milestone: RS Elevate stakeholder Action Item 1: Target Date: RS
support and participation AFX awareness of pilot surface AFX
RRST members will participate in activities listed in 2.3 on behalf RRST representative At the beginning of the fiscal year, Runway Safety will December 31, 2020
by regional and service of the FY21 RRSP Airports of Interest: BOI, COS, MWH, PIH. ATO error trends, and pilot best address all Air Traffic Managers and FAAST Program ATO
participation at FY21
area entities to reduce the practices toward reduction of Managers in the region to encourage the use of a Pilot/
In addition, Runway Safety will accomplish the following RSAT Meetings. ARP ARP
number and severity of surface events. Controller Forum in the days prior to the annual LRSAT
• Track surface event trending NATCA NATCA
surface events at Airports Target Date: meeting or to include surface safety in other Pilot/Controller
of Interest. at Airports of interest SUPCOM Forums during the year. SUPCOM
September 30, 2021
• Track progress overall toward ANM-1 ANM-1
completing action items
Status Update: The RSPM encouraged Pilot/Controller Forums in an e-mail sent to facilities through the
• Facilitate additional activities where Districts in December 2020. The RSPM communicated with the WSA FAAST lead, as well as most FAAST
mitigations are not showing positive results. Program Managers to promote Pilot/Controller Forums.
Status Update: FAA LOB-only Pre-RSAT meetings were held prior to the three Airport of Interest RSATs held so Action Item 2: RS
Target Date:
far to go over surface events and action item status.
Provide resources such as data and recommended best September 30, 2021 AFX
practices for use at Pilot Controller Forums to heighten pilot ATO
awareness of surface error trends and encourage use of pilot ARP
best practices during surface operations.
4.1 ANM RRSP FY2021 INITIATIVE: NATCA
SUPCOM
Wrong Surface Operations ANM-1
Status Update:
Objective Action Item / Activity Initiative LOB
Reduce the risk of wrong Action Item 1: Target Date: RS
surface landings in ANM. Follow, develop, promote and participate in AFX
Quarterly by December 31, 2020,
activities throughout FY21 aimed at reduction March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021, ATO
of Wrong Surface Operations. Combine efforts September 30, 2021. ARP
with other LOBs regionally and/or nationally
as appropriate. Report on WSO initiatives and
NATCA
progress toward risk reduction to the SUPCOM
RGC quarterly. ANM-1
Status Update: From the Flight Deck videos were completed for APA and BJC, the top wrong surface landing
airports in the region. APA and BJC were designated Priority Airports. The ANM RSPM gave a wrong surface
operations presentation during FAAST ANM Safety Week and presentation to Seattle FSDO designated pilot
examiners on airport geometry that can lead to wrong surface events.22 N o r t h w e s t M o u n t a i n R e g i o n ( A N M ) R u n w a y S afe t y P l a n F Y 2 0 2 1 N o r t h w e s t M o u n t a i n R e g i o n ( A N M ) R u n w a y S afe t y P l a n F Y 2 0 2 1 23
Air Traffic Organization Technical Operations (AJW): Technical Operations is responsible for
6. Appendix B.
maintaining and repairing National Airspace System (NAS) equipment. This may include but is not
limited to Instrumental Landing Systems (ILS). Typically, the ILS is located in between or near runways.
The Airway Transportation System Specialists (ATSS) attend required instruction annually to traverse
FAA Programs & Definitions
in those areas. If a deviation has occurred involving Technical Operations, a “Lessons Learned” is
completed and a review of driver training records is conducted. If need be, a briefing or Service
Rendered Telecom (SRT) will take place involving the parties.
Air Traffic Services (ATS): The primary purpose of the ATC system is to prevent a collision between
Airport Construction Advisory Council (ACAC): ACAC is dedicated to ensuring the safety of all aircraft operating in the system and to provide a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic. ATS
stakeholders operating in the National Airspace System (NAS) during all runway and taxiway provides safe, efficient and secure air traffic control and traffic management services to system
construction projects. The ACAC is tasked with developing strategies and risk mitigations, for Air stakeholders.
Traffic Managers (ATMs) to employ, that will enhance surface safety and ensure that communication is
complete and consistent. The ACAC strives to serve as a conduit for sharing good operating practices Air Traffic Services Quality Control Group (QCG): The purpose of quality control, as defined in the
between managers throughout the NAS. The ACAC is responsible for transforming appropriate ATO, is to assess the output (whether a product or service) of a particular process or function and
strategies and best practices into future Air Traffic Organization policy to perpetuate operational identify any deficiencies or problems that need to be addressed. Within this quality control concept, it
safety during all construction projects. is a primary responsibility to take action, particularly at the Service Delivery Point (SDP), to ensure that
these products or services meet the requirements of the SDP and the ATO organizationally. Quality
Airports Division: The Airports Division is involved in a number of programs and initiatives focused Control directives outline the processes and steps utilized to ensure the quality of products and
on improving airport and runway safety and reducing the number and severity of runway incursions. services provided at the SDP level on an ongoing basis.
Provided below is a brief synopsis of these programs:
Anti-Runway Incursion Device (A-RID): Any device that is used to provide a reminder to a controller
Airport Improvement Program (AIP): The Airports Division administers the Airport Improvement that the runway surface is in use and therefore not safe to be crossed, landed upon, used for takeoff,
Program (AIP) which provides grant funds to airport operators for airport planning and improvements. etc.
Airfield projects designed to reduce runway incursions may be eligible for AIP funding. These
may include airfield geometry changes, certain Runway Safety Action Plan (RSAP) Action Items, Compliance Philosophy: The FAA relies on voluntary compliance with aviation safety regulations
certain airfield marking, lighting, and signage projects. All questions and discussions regarding AIP by certificated airmen and organizations operating in the NAS. The FAA Flight Standards
projects or eligibility must be referred to the appropriate Airports District Office (ADO). Organization investigates reports of noncompliance and has a statutory responsibility to take
appropriate corrective action up to and including punitive enforcement when necessary to ensure
Part 139 Airport Certification Safety Program: The Airports Division certificates airports serving that certificated entities are meeting regulatory safety standards. In FY16, the FAA adopted a
air carriers utilizing aircraft over nine passenger seats. Part 139 contains a number of regulations program named Compliance Philosophy that, for Flight Standards, mandates that Aviation Safety
relevant to runway safety. These include requirements and minimum standards for airport Inspectors finding any airman or organization not meeting the minimum regulatory requirements
pavement; runway safety areas; airfield marking, lighting, and signage; limiting access to airport related to their certificate, evaluate underlying cause, airman/organizational attitude, and implement
movement areas; and airfield driver training. Airport Certification Safety Inspectors conduct airfield corrective action that promptly and effectively restores full compliance. Such actions are taken in
inspections on a regular basis to ensure compliance with these and other applicable requirements. a cooperative process involving specific compliance actions such as airman counselling, remedial
In addition, all Runway Incursions involving ground vehicles or pedestrian deviations (V/PDs) are training, or other specific program related to the problem(s) identified in the investigation. If the
formally investigated by the Airports Division. Any questions and discussions about compliance deviation does not involve intentional, reckless, or criminal behavior and the airman/organization
with Part 139 must be referred to the Airport Safety and Standards Branch (ASO-620). is qualified and willing to cooperate, AFX should resolve the issue through use of compliance
Local Runway Safety Action Teams (LRSAT): The Airports Division Strives to participate in as tools, techniques, concepts, and programs. Beyond Flight Standards, Compliance Philosophy
many RSAT meetings as possible. Airports Division utilizes a Regional Tracking System to monitor exists throughout the FAA and is supported by the Safety Management System (SMS) approach to
Airports Division Action Items in Runway Safety Action Plans and report on the status as part of aviation safety.
Business Plan reporting. Comprehensive Electronic Data Analysis and Reporting Tool (CEDAR): Refers to the Comprehensive
Runway Incursion Mitigation Program (RIM): In 2014, the Office of Airport launched the Runway Electronic Data Analysis and Reporting Tool used by ATO to report occurrences in the National Airspace
Incursion Mitigation (RIM) Program to address non-standard geometry at airports. RIM initially System (NAS).
mapped the location of all runway incursions occurring in 2007 through 2013. The data for 2014 Construction Notice Diagrams: Construction Notice Diagrams are created for airports that are
and 2016 has since been added. This information was then overlaid upon locations where airfield undergoing major construction projects. They currently are manually created Monday thru Friday and
geometry appeared to not meet current FAA design standards. Locations with multiple runway uploaded to the following site:
incursions and non-standard geometry were identified as priority RIM locations and discussions
were initiated with the airport operators regarding possible changes to the airfield to address the
runway incursion risks. The RIM is a dynamic and continuing program using risk-based decision https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/aero_data/Apt_Constr_Notices/
making to focus resources on the planning and construction of projects to reduce the potential for
runway incursions where airfield geometry may be a contributing factor.24 N o r t h w e s t M o u n t a i n R e g i o n ( A N M ) R u n w a y S afe t y P l a n F Y 2 0 2 1 N o r t h w e s t M o u n t a i n R e g i o n ( A N M ) R u n w a y S afe t y P l a n F Y 2 0 2 1 25
FAA Safety Team (FAAST): The FAASTeam y Office of Air Carrier Safety Assurance 91K) fractional ownership), and public aircraft are used for taxiing/hover taxiing, air taxiing,
supports the Administrator’s Runway Safety y Office of General Aviation Safety operations. and/or takeoff and landing of aircraft, and
initiatives by participating at LRSATs and Assurance which are under control of the operating ATCT.
providing Runway Safety outreach to pilots. Commercial Operations Branch. The The movement area is typically defined in a
FAASTeam employees working within (Flight y Office of Safety Standards Commercial Operations Branch (AFS-820) is local letter of agreement between the ATCT and
Standards District Offices) FSDOs are engaged y Office of Foundational Business responsible for the operational aspects of 14 airport operator.
in the following efforts related to Runway Safety: CFR part 91 (except for air traffic and aircraft
maintenance rules). Additional operational NASAO Runway Safety Initiative (FAA/NASAO
y Carry out tasks in the FAASTeam responsibilities include aerial work and Runway Safety Initiative): As put forth in
FSDOs are aligned with the Office of General
National Performance Plan (NPP) public aircraft operations (PAO), UAS policy a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Aviation Safety Assurance.
related to Runway Safety. and processing under part 107, private between FAA and NASAO (National Association
y Coordinate FAA outreach with The Office of General Aviation Safety Assurance and commercial (non-air carrier) flights of State Aviation Officials) both parties will
airmen and aviation organizations in is comprised of functionally aligned divisions, conducted in piston and turbine aircraft explore methods of working collaboratively, to
association with local ATC facilities which share responsibilities and balance the by individuals and companies under parts provide and disseminate information on runway
and airport operators. level of work identified below: 91 and 125 , fractional ownership program safety in order to reduce both incursion and
managers under part 91K , helicopter external excursions at towered controlled airports. The
y Assist FSDO Inspectors in y Provides all certification and oversight load operators under part 133 , agricultural focus will be on providing educational outreach
investigation of PDs to the extent that activities of all aviation entities that aircraft operators under part 137. and subject matter expertise to the aviation
useful safety information is discovered are not under the purview of the Office community regarding Runway Safety operations,
and acted upon. of Air Carrier Safety Assurance’s General Aviation Operations Branch. The regulations, and related issues. The MOU is
y Draft formal Safety Recommendations purview. General Aviation Operations Branch (AFS- considered an ongoing commitment, until both
if applicable. 830) is responsible for policy and regulatory FAA and NASAO determine the objectives of the
y Ensures consistency and
development related to the GA operational MOU have been satisfactorily achieved.
y Draft educational programs and/or standardization in application of
aspects of part 91 (except for air traffic and
products appropriate to local Runway oversight activities by the workforce,
aircraft maintenance rules) as pertaining Protected Area: The protected area of a surface
Safety issues. applies RBDM for enhanced and
to amateur-built / recreational / personal intended for landing or takeoff includes the area
focused utilization of certification
y Aviation English Language Educational operations aircraft, aerobatic practice, areas inside the runway hold position markings (e.g.,
and surveillance resources, and
Outreach (AELEO): Flight Standards’ air shows and aviation events (including hold line) on paved taxiways or ramps and the
works across the Service to ensure
program to reduce the frequency airshows, balloon events, air races, parachute designated runway safety area.
stakeholder and public needs are
of operations affected by Aviation demonstrations, aerobatic contests and fly-
proactively and expeditiously met. Runway Safety Council (RSC): The mission of
English Language Proficiency (AELP). overs), civil operations of surplus military
y Conducts or assists in investigating aircraft, and operations under 14 CFR parts the RSC is to provide government and industry
y Utilize volunteer FAASTeam leadership to develop and focus implementation
accidents, incidents, and possible 103 and 105. This branch also provides
Representatives including CFIs and of an integrated, data-driven strategy to
violations of 14 CFR and ensures guidance and regulatory support for parts
DPEs in all aspects of Runway Safety reduce the number and severity of runway
the adequacy of operators’ flight 101, 103, 105, and 91.
Promotion. incursions. The vision to develop a world-class
procedures, operating methods,
y Assist FSDO Inspectors in airmen qualifications and proficiency, Hotspot: An airport surface hotspot is a location methodology for achieving the highest levels
implementation of airman remedial and aircraft maintenance not under on an airport movement area with a history of of runway safety. To enable the data-driven
training and counselling per the the Office of Air Carrier Safety potential risk of collision or runway incursion, approach to runway safety, the RSC chartered a
Compliance Philosophy. Assurance’s purview. and where heightened attention by pilots/ joint government and industry team to analyze
drivers/controllers is necessary. key runway safety events, conduct integrated
y Report and analyze local safety issues General Aviation and Commercial Division.
causal and human performance analyses
and trends as a section of the annual The General Aviation and Commercial Division Incorrect Presence: Presence inside the from a systems perspective, and recommend
FSDO Report to the FSDO Manager. is responsible for regulations and policy movement or protected area caused by non- intervention strategies.
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO): development governing the training, certification, compliance with a requirement or instruction.
On August 20, 2017, the Flight Standards inspection, and surveillance of General Aviation Regional Runway Safety Governance Council
Service was reorganized from a regionally (GA) airmen, flight instructors, GA air agencies Mandatory Occurrence Report (MOR): An (RSGC): Chaired by the Regional Administrator
(geographically) based organization to a (pilot schools), commercial operations occurrence involving air traffic services for or designee, and composed of the RRSPM and
functionally based organization employing the (rotorcraft, external-load, agricultural, banner which the collection of associated safety-related executives or designees from Airports, Flight
Safety Management System (SMS) principles tow, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations data and conditions is mandatory. CEDAR is the Standards, and ATO Terminal Operations.
of safety assurance, safety standards, Safety (14 CFR) part 125 operators, part 91, corporate, preferred method of submitting MOR’s. Northwest Mountain Region established the
Risk Management (SRM), and safety promotion. business, personal and recreational (aviation council, based on the needs of the region and
events, experimental aircraft, parachute, and Movement Area: The runways, taxiways, and
Flight Standards Service has four offices: the judgment of the Regional Administrator. The
ultralight operations), part 91subpart K (part other surface areas of an airport/heliport which26 N o r t h w e s t M o u n t a i n R e g i o n ( A N M ) R u n w a y S afe t y P l a n F Y 2 0 2 1 N o r t h w e s t M o u n t a i n R e g i o n ( A N M ) R u n w a y S afe t y P l a n F Y 2 0 2 1 27
council is responsible for ensuring that regional Airport, Daytona Beach International Airport, of the vehicle over the airports own runway safety by decreasing the number and
initiatives and actions are being accomplished Sanford International Airport, Miami Executive geographical information system severity of runway incursion, runway excursions,
in the appropriate manner and timeframe, and Airport, and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport maps. and other surface incidents. The FAA lines
to approve/concur or provide resources, if and met with airport and air traffic management y Displaying the position of aircraft and of business are guided by FAA Order 7050.1B,
necessary, as recommended by the RRST. to discuss the runway safety challenges at that other vehicles in near real-time from Runway Safety Program. The order establishes
airport, the present and planned mitigations sources such as the FAA ASDE-X/ policy, assigns responsibilities and delegates
Regional Runway Safety Program Managers to address runway safety related risks. The authority for ensuring compliance with this
(RSPM): Represents the Runway Safety Group ASSC systems.
assessment report resulting from the visits order within each organization.
in activities within the region. Chairs the RRST, suggested PDK, TMB, and FXE be revisited y Broadcasting the position of the
develops and implements the Regional Runway in FY18 for further analysis. DAB has been vehicle through FAA certified vehicle Runway Safety Tracking System (RSTS): The
Safety Plan. For a complete description of recommended as a potential candidate site movement area transponder units to RSTS is a web based database application
responsibilities, please see Order 7050.1B. and SFB will be reassessed in FY17. This will air traffic controllers and pilots. employed by the RSG to track events, action
amount to selecting the candidate airports and y Displaying of static, airport pre- items, documents and other information
Regional Runway Safety Team (RRST): The pertinent to FAA’s runway safety mission. The
identifying the technology that is the right size, defined routes to common locations,
Northwest Mountain RRST is comprised of primary data sources are regional and local
right fit for that airport. The current projection is to further assist in mitigating
Runway Safety staff and at least one designated Runway Safety Action Team meetings.
12 to 18 months to gain approval and purchase disorientation of a driver in reduced
representative of Service Area Terminal
the technology. The testing period could be up visibility or at night.
Operations, Service Area Technical Operations, Severity Classifications: Runway Incursions
to three years
and the Flight Standards and Airports regional Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT): An are assessed by Runway Safety and classified
divisions. Advisory members of the team may Runway Incursion Warning System (RIWS): RSAT convenes to discuss surface movement by the severity of the event. The Severity
include designees from each of the Air Traffic The RIWS system has been proven to prevent issues and concerns at a particular airport and Classifications are:
and Tech-Ops districts. Appendix F lists the incursions by alerting a driver – visually and formulate a Runway Safety Action Plan (RSAP)
members of the RRST. RRST is charged with to address those concerns. Regional and local y Accident. An incursion that results in a
audibly, prior to the vehicle entering a runway
identifying regional priorities and working RSATs must include personnel from the ATCT collision. For the purposes of tracking
safety area (RSA) or other airport defined
through their executive representative on the and airport operator and may include personnel incursion performance, an accident
hazard zones. The system meets the technical
RSGC to ensure that issues are properly vetted from various FAA lines of business (including will be treated as a Category A runway
requirements for accuracy, frequency of
through their respective LOB and for prior Runway Safety) and interested users of the incursion.
positional updates, prediction of vehicle position,
coordination before RSGC meetings. and alerting set forth by the FAA on windows or airport. Composition of special focus teams y Category A. A serious incident
Apple iOS based systems. This is accomplished may vary. All attendees at the RSAT meeting are in which a collision was narrowly
Runway Excursion (RE): A veer-off or overrun considered part of the RSAT. A Regional RSAT is avoided.
through proprietary software algorithms and
off the runway surface. led by Runway Safety and a local RSAT is led by
precision WAAS enabled GPS modules on y Category B. An incident in which
each device. The combination of software and the ATCT manager.
Runway Incursion (RI): Any occurrence at an separation decreases and there is
airport involving the incorrect presence of an hardware make it possible to calculate the a significant potential for collision,
Runway Safety Service Area Manager: Located
aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected position of the vehicle, its speed and direction which may result in a time critical
in the Western Service Center in Renton,
area of a surface designated for the landing and of travel ten times per second and to predict if corrective/evasive response to avoid a
Washington, the manager manages the Regional
take-off of aircraft. the vehicle will make entry into a protected area collision.
Runway Safety Program Managers and interacts
and alert the driver with sufficient time to take
with the ATO Service area offices, Regional y Category C. An incident characterized
Runway Incursion Prevention Shortfall corrective action if not authorized to make entry.
Analysis (RIPSA): Runway Incursion Reduction LOBs Managers, and Regional Administrators. by ample time and/or distance to avoid
The system has demonstrated its capability
Program (RIRP) has initiated the Runway For a complete description of responsibilities, a collision.
to prevent runway incursions and improve
Incursion Prevention Shortfall Analysis (RIPSA). please see Order 7050.1B. y Category D. An incident that meets
situational awareness at airports like Dallas
RIPSA was created in response to NTSB Safety Fort-Worth, Baltimore Washington International, Runway Safety Group (RSG): RSG is the focal the definition of a runway incursion,
Recommendation A-00-66 and is also a Call Tampa and Centennial International Airports. point for runway safety initiatives in the NAS. such as incorrect presence of a
to Action NextGen Technology Initiative. Initial RSG works with other FAA organizations and single vehicle/person/aircraft on the
candidate airports were selected from a list of The RIWS solution provides airports of all protected area of a surface designated
the aviation community to improve runway
484 airports that reported runway incursions sizes with an added layer of safety for vehicle for the landing and take-off of
safety by reducing the frequency and severity of
over a 10-year period ending FY 2014. The movements by: aircraft, but with no immediate safety
Runway Incursions (RI) Runway Excursion (RE)
candidate airports were reevaluated and the and Surface Incidents (SI). RSG responsibilities consequences.
list adjusted due to changes in RI trending. y Preemptively alerting a drive of a
potential incursion into a Runway are set forth by FAAO 7050.1B, Runway Safety y Category E. An incident in which
RIPSA focuses on small to medium airports Program. insufficient or conflicting evidence of
that do not have existing surface surveillance Safety Area or protected space.
the event precludes assigning another
systems. Within the Northwest Mountain region, y Improving situational awareness by Runway Safety Program (RSP): RSP is a cross category.
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