A runway incursion is any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and takeoff off aircraft.
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Publications
- ICAO Runway safety documents and toolkits
- TP 312 - Aerodromes Standards and Recommended Practices (revised 03/2005)
- Final Report - Sub-Committee on Runway Incursions (TP 13795)
- Pilot's Guide to Airport Signs & Markings (TP 13867)
- Take Five: Aircraft/Vehicle Conflict (TP 2228E-2)
- Take Five: Runway Incursions (TP 2228E-10)
Aviation Safety Letter (ASL) Articles
- 2009 Update on Runway Safety (ASL 3/2009)
- COPA Corner-Runway Incursions-Your Part (ASL 4/2007)
- Runway Safety and Incursion Prevention Panel (ASL 2/2007)
- Near Collision on Runway 08R at Vancouver (ASL 2/2007)
Advisory Circulars
- AC 700-029 – Prevention of Runway Incursion
- AC 302-001 – Publication of the Level of Service with Respect to Departure Below RVR 2600 (1/2 Statute Mile)
- AC 302-003 – Personnel and Equipment within the Critical Portion of the Runway Strip
- AC 302-004 – Use of a Follow-Me Vehicle Service to Support Reduced/Low Visibility Operations
- AC 302-006 – Publication of Special Reduced/Low Visibility Procedures in the appropriate Aeronautical Information Publication(s)
- AC 302-008 – Maintenance of Runway and Taxiway Lighting Systems
- AC 700-007 – Airport Taxi-In/Taxi-Out Requirements in Reduced/Low Visibility