ADME 2.5 PROVISION OF ATS AT AERODROMES

ADME 2.5 PROVISION OF ATS AT AERODROMES

  IFATCA Policy is: Air Traffic Control service shall be provided at aerodromes that: have published IFR approach, departure or holding procedures, and where control is required for the safety of air traffic. for VFR operations, where required to ensure … Continued
ADME 2.4 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE & CONTROL SYSTEMS

ADME 2.4 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE & CONTROL SYSTEMS

At their simplest these may consist of ground markings and stop & go lights. More sophisticated systems will incorporate taxiway centre line lighting and stopbars which can delineate the cleared route of aircraft. Where a need exists, surface movement radar … Continued
ADME 2.3 VISUAL OBSERVATION & NEW AERODROME CONTROL TOWER CONCEPTS

ADME 2.3 VISUAL OBSERVATION & NEW AERODROME CONTROL TOWER CONCEPTS

  IFATCA Policy is: Visual observation in ATM is defined as: Observation through direct eyesight of objects situated within the line of sight of the observer possibly enhanced by binoculars. An Aerodrome Control Tower is a unit established to provide … Continued
ADME 2.2 LAND AND HOLD SHORT OPERATIONS (LAHSO)

ADME 2.2 LAND AND HOLD SHORT OPERATIONS (LAHSO)

  IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA opposes LAHSO unless the following concerns have been satisfactorily addressed: The lack of exact requirements for what are acceptable airport and runway configurations; The “hold short point” is not always easily identifiable to the pilots. … Continued
ADME 2.1 CONVERGING RUNWAY OPERATIONS (CROPS)

ADME 2.1 CONVERGING RUNWAY OPERATIONS (CROPS)

There are various types of simultaneous operations on converging/intersection runways in operation at airports all over the world. All are related to achieving maximum use of runways. It is expected that, as pressure on airport capacity grows, more and more … Continued