Description should include
- identification of all parts of an airport and facilities, such as
- runways
- taxiways
- aprons
- terminal buildings
- aircraft hangars
- ATC tower (for larger airports)
- identification of common airport equipment
- weather equipment (e.g., windsock, automated weather observing system [AWOS])
- navigation equipment
- lighting equipment
- distinction among landside, terminal, and airside facilities
- explanation of the purpose of an airport layout plan (ALP).
Process/Skill Questions:
- How do runway markings change based on the types of approaches available?
- What is a fixed base operator (FBO) and what services are typically provided for pilots and aircraft?
- What is the difference between a runway and a taxiway?
- What airports exist in the local community?
- How is a runway marked if it is no longer in use?
- How does pilot-controlled lighting work?
- What are some safety considerations of an airport runway layout?
- What facilities would typically be located on the airside of an airport?
- How are color patterns used in airport signage?
- How does the shift in magnetic North affect the runway numbering system?
- What is the importance of maintaining pavements, markings, and signs on an airfield?
- What are navigational aids (NAVAIDS), and how does this equipment facilitate the safe use of runways?
- What are some pros and cons of parallel and intersecting runways?