ICAO Self Audit Checklist for Airports

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Purpose

Runway excursion risk factors can be directly related to airport design, operation,maintenance and operating procedures. ICAO Annex 14 Aerodromes, Volume 1

Aerodrome Design and Operations contains extensive specifications which areintended to enhance safety., When properly implemented, many of the Standardsand Recommended Practises within the Annex, will provide defences against therisk of a runway excursion.

This self audit checklist is provided within this toolkit as a means for airport operators

to evaluate their own facilities, organisational and operational policies, proceduresand programs. With the objective to assist the hazard identification process and toidentify and plan for corrective actions needed to minimize risks associated withrunway excursions. From the airport operators perspective it is important to ensure

that notification of deficiencies by Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) or publication in AIP ispromptly initiated when required as part of a corrective action.

The items in the checklist draw on lessons learned in global aviation over manyyears. They reflect, and comply with, the Standards and Recommended Practices ofvarious ICAO Annexes, but particularly Annex 14 Aerodromes, Volume 1,Aerodrome Design and Operation. The checklist is intended to assist aerodromeoperators and Civil Aviation Authorities to identify issues that have been shown toimprove safety particularly relating to runway excursions.

This self audit checklist is not intended to comprehensively cover every conceivablerisk factor that may contribute to a runway excursion, nor is it intended to over-rideregulatory guidance, or manufacturers specifications and/or maintenancerequirements. Airport owners and operators are encouraged to adapt this checklistto suit their own particular airports and to modify or enhance it, as necessary, to berelevant and useful to their own particular situations.

Readers and users of the guidance material should act on it only after considerationof national safety regulations and requirements, as it is not possible to provide

material which will be applicable to all situations at all times. It is recommended thataction be taken in respect of the material provided only in conjunction withappropriate technical advice.

Although ICAO has made every effort to ensure accuracy, it shall not be heldresponsible for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misprints, ormisinterpretation of the contents hereof. Readers are invited to give their views,comments and suggestions about the contents of this document. These should bedirected to the Secretary General of ICAO.



Section 1 AERODROME DESIGN

TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

What is the ICAO reference codefor each runway?

(Refer to Annex 14 Table 1-1 for detailinformation)

For each runway:

is the longitudinal slope lessthan:(a) 1% if code number is 3, 4;

or(b) 2% if code number is 1, 2?

(Longitudinal slope is the differencebetween maximum and minimum runway

elevations divided by the runway length andexpressed as a percentage)

is the maximum longitudinalslope along any portion of therunway within specified limits?

is the runway sight distanceavailable at least equal to the

specified requirement?

For each runway:

is the transverse slope of therunway surface not more than:(a) 1.5% (code letter C, D, E,

F) ; or(b) 2.0% (code letter A, B)?

(for runways with a centreline crown)

For each new runway, or runwaythat has been subject to majormaintenance or re-construction,has the runway surface been:

constructed:(a) without hazardous

irregularities; and




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

(b) with good frictioncharacteristics when therunway is wet; and

(average surface texture depth for a newrunway surface should not be less than 1mm)

measured for frictioncharacteristics using approvedequipment?

For each runway strip (RWS):

is the longitudinal slope equalor less than:(a) 1.5% (code number 4); or(b) 1.75% (code number 3); or(c) 2.0% (code number 1 or

2)?

is the transverse slope withinthe graded portion equal orless than:

(a) 2.5% (code no. 3 or 4); or(b) 3.0% (code no. 1 or 2)?

is the upward transverse slopeon any portion of ungradedRWS less than 5%?

does the RWS extend beforethe threshold and beyond theend of runway by:(a) 60 m (code no. 2, 3 or 4

and code no. 1 if therunway is an instrumentone); or

(b) 30 m (non-instrument codeno. 1 runway)?

is the width of the RWS whichincludes:(a) an instrument runway:

- 150 m either side ofcentreline (code no. 3 or4); or




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

- 75 m either side ofcentreline (code no. 1 or2)?

(b) a non-instrument runway:- 75 m either side of

centreline (code no. 3 or4); or

- 40 m either side ofcentreline (code no. 2);or

- 30 m either side ofcentreline (code no. 1)?

if the full width of RWS is notgraded, does the width of thegraded portion conform toAnnex 14 specifications ?

For each stopway (SWY):

has the SWY been prepared orconstructed to supportmovement of the criticalaircraft without inducing

structural damage?

is the SWY width equal to theRWY width?

do the SWY gradients conformto the associated RWYgradient specifications?

is the SWY surface frictiongreater than or equal to theassociated RWY?

Is a runway end safety area(RESA) provided at each end of arunway whose code number is:(a) 3 or 4; or(b) 1 or 2 (and the runway is an

instrument runway)?




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

For each RESA is the:

length at least 90 m from theend of RWS?

width at least twice the width ofthe associated runway?

surface cleared and graded tonot more than +/- 5%transversely or 5% downwardslongitudinally?

surface free of objects whichmay endanger aeroplanes?

facility prepared or constructedso as to:

(a) reduce the risk of damage toan aeroplane overrunning orunder- shooting;

(b) enhance deceleration; and(c) facilitate the movement of

RFFS vehicles.

If required, has an arrestingsystem been installed that isacceptable/approved for civilianaircraft operations?

Wind direction and speed

indication(WDI): does the aerodrome have at

least one wind directionindicator (WDI);(a) visible from an aircraft in

flight at 300m height above

aerodrome (adequatecontrast with backgroundsurface);

(b) visible to a pilot at theextremities of themovement area; and

(c) located so that winddirection and velocity isindicated free from effectsof wind disturbances dueto nearby objects.




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

are additional WDIs installedas necessary to satisfy visibilityrequirements or to provideoperational information underconditions of reduced visibility?

(Visibility requirements in VMC can besatisfied if the WDI is in the form of a

truncated cone with a length of 3.6 m and adiameter at the larger end not less than 0.9m, and, where practicable, of a

conspicuous single colour preferably whiteor orange.)

when an aerodrome isavailable for use at night, is theWDI illuminated?

are wind speed and directionmeteorological sensorsinstalled to give representativewind observations for eachrunway in use?

is there a display in the ATSunit for each installed sensor?

Runway lighting.

For each runway used at night,and for precision approachrunways, are the following lightsprovided in compliance withspecifications of Annex 14 forlocation and characteristics:(a) runway edge;(b) runway threshold;(c) wing bar; and(d) runway end?

For each runway used forprecision approach category IIor III operations, are thefollowing lights provided incompliance with specificationsof Annex 14 for location andcharacteristics:(a) RWY centre line; and(b) RWY touchdown zone?




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

For each runway used for take-off with a RVR below 400 m, areRWY centre line lights provided?



Section 2 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

Declared distances

For each runway direction,has declared informationbeen calculated for:(a) TORA(b) TODA(c) ASDA(d) LDA,

Do declared distances

properly allow for availableand/or required associatedfacilities including clearway(CWY), SWY, RWS andRESA?

Does declared distance dataproperly reflect the impact ofany displaced thresholdseither:(a) permanent; or(b) temporary

If intersection departures arepermitted, is associatedreduced declared distanceinformation calculated andpromulgated for eachintersection take-offlocation?

Are aerodrome staffmembers responsible fordeclared distancecalculations formally trainedand competent, includinginitial and recurrent training,

as required?

Aerodrome safety inspections

Are safety inspections of therunway and associatedfacilities conducted:(a) by trained and

competent staff;




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

(b) at least once per day forcode number 1 or 2RWY;

(c) at least twice per day forother runways; and

(d) more frequently ifnecessary?.

Are operational proceduresimplemented for additionalsafety inspections to beconducted :

(a) at request of ATC;(b) after significant weather

phenomena;

Are required safetyinspections conducted:(a) in communication with

ATC; and(b) using approved

checklists.

Is the aerodrome inspectionsystem designed and capable of

assessing the status of, andreporting about changes to,matters affecting runway safetyparticularly in relation to:

construction activity;

maintenance work;

rough or broken pavementareas;

presence of snow, slush, or

ice;

snow banks or drifts adjacentto a runway;

unsatisfactory condition of arunway strip surface;

water on a runway;




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

anti- or de-icing fluid on arunway;

other temporary hazards, egparked aircraft or obstaclesin the OLS;

failure or abnormal operationor display of aerodromevisual aids; and

failure of normal orsecondary power supply?

Co-ordination with ATM units

To ensure up-to-datenotification of changes toaeronautical data, does theaerodrome operator havearrangements for reporting tothe responsible units withoutdelay regarding:(a) changes about the

status of aerodromeconditions;

(b) the operational status ofassociated facilities,services and nav-aids;and

(c) other information ofoperational significance?




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

Wet runway inspection andassessment

When water is present on arunway, is the aerodromeinspection system capable ofassessing and reporting thecondition in terms of:

(a) Damp(b) Wet(c) Water patches

(d) Flooded. When a runway or portion of

it may be slippery, is theaerodrome inspection systemcapable of making theinformation available?

Is runway slipperinessdetermined by Statesminimum friction levels byusing specified measuringequipment?

Is the type of equipment usedand minimum specified

friction level for slipperyrunways published?

Maintenance program

Does the runwaymaintenance program includeregular inspections andmonitoring of pavements andadjacent areas to:(a) eliminate loose objects

and/or debris; and(b) ensure no harmful

irregularities exist onrunway surfaces?

Are the runway surfacefriction characteristicsmeasured periodically, usinga continuous frictionmeasuring device with self-wetting features?




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

Is corrective action topavement surfaces takenwhen the measured frictionlevels are below criteria?

Are surface contaminants(snow, slush, ice, standingwater, mud, dust, sand, oil,rubber deposits, etc.)removed rapidly andcompletely?

Are measures taken toensure contaminants do notaccumulate on pavementsurfaces?

Does the runway stripmaintenance programinclude regular inspectionsand monitoring to:(a) ensure surface gradients

conform to requirements;(b) ensure grass height is

maintained within limits;and

(c) ensure there is a flushjoin between the RWSsurface and adjacentpavement surface?

Does the rainfall runoffdrainage maintenanceprogramme include:

(a) open drains routinelyinspected for unimpededwater flow;

(b) covered drains routinely

inspected forobstructions andstructural integrity; and

(c) repairs are made todrainage facilities asnecessary to facilitatewater flow away from therunway.




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

Is maintenance andconstruction activity in theproximity of electricalsystems restricted:(a) during low visibility

procedures (ILS Cat II orIII approaches); or

(b) during take-off whenRVR is less than 550m?

Air navigation equipmentinstallations

Is equipment required for airnavigation that is withinspecified areas of RWS, oron a RESA or CWY,mounted(a) frangibly; and(b) as low as possible?

(This item became an ICAO Annex 14Volume 1 standard with an application

date of 1 January 2010)

Visual Aids wind directionindicators (WDI).

is the aerodrome equippedwith at least one WDI that is(a) unaffected by local air

disturbances; and(b) properly maintained

including fullyoperational lighting for

night operations ?

Visual Aids signalling lamp.

is there an approved signallamp in the control tower?

is it serviceable?




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

are runway side stripemarkings provided on pavedrunways to define the edgeof the runway in relation tothe shoulder?

are the locations and are thecharacteristics of allmarkings in conformancewith relevant nationalstandards and/or Annex 14SARPs?

Visual Aids lighting.

Are elevated approach,runway and stopway lightsfrangible?

Are inset lights designed andfitted to withstand aircrafttraffic without damage to thefittings or aircraft?

Is the runway lighting

intensity:(a) adequate for minimum

visibility conditions; and(b) compatible with the

intensity of the nearestsection of approachlighting?

If a high intensity runwaylighting system is installed,can the following systems(installed as specified inAnnex 14) be operated atcompatible intensities:(a) approach lighting;(b) RWY edge lights;(c) RWY THR lights;(d) RWY end lights;(e) RWY centreline lights:

and(f) RWY TDZ lights?

Are rapid exit taxiwayindicator lights installed?




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

- if yes, is the installationcompliant with ICAOSARPs for application,location andcharacteristics; and

- has information beenmade available so usersare familiar with thepurpose of these lights?

For code number 3 or 4runways used under visual

conditions at night, and fornon-precision approachrunways, is a simpleapproach lighting systeminstalled?- if yes, it is compliant with

ICAO SARPs and/ornational standards?

For a precision approachrunway Category I, II or III, isan approach lighting systeminstalled as specified in

ICAO SARPs?

For each runway is a PAPIor other visual approachslope indication system(VASIS) required because :(a) the runway is used by

turbo jet aircraft; or(b) inadequate visual

guidance provided dueto:- approach over water;

or- featureless terrain; or

- black hole effect; or(c) misleading visual

guidance exists due topresence of deceptivesurrounding terrain orrunway slopes; or

(d) objects are present inthe approach area(especially if not lit ormarked); or




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

(e) physical conditions ateither end of the runwaypresent a serious hazardin the event of an aircraftundershooting oroverrunning the runway;or

(f) conditions are conduciveto an aeroplane beingsubjected to unusualturbulence duringapproach?

For each VASIS, is theinstallation as specified inICAO SARPs or nationalstandards?

Where a RWY is served by aVASIS and ILS, has theVASIS been sited so that thevisual approach slopeconforms as closely aspossible to the ILS glide

path?

For each VASIS, isinformation published atleast regarding:(a) RWY number;(b) type of system;(c) nominal approach slope

angle; and(d) minimum eye height

over threshold?

Visual Aids Signs

Are intersection take-offinformation signs provided atall runway intersections fromwhich a take-off may becommenced?

Are runway exit signsprovided where there is anoperational need to identify arunway exit?




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

Are signs frangible?

Are signs sufficiently low topreserve clearance withaircraft engine pods andpropellers?

Do the inscriptions andcolours of signs conform toICAO SARPs?

Are signs illuminated atrunways intended to be used

at night or in conditions ofreduced visibility?

Visual Aids maintenance

For each runway lightingsystem (including approachlights) is there a system ofpreventative maintenance toensure lighting systemreliability?

Does the system ofmaintenance specify that alight is unserviceable whenits intensity is less than 50%of its designed main beamintensity?

Does the system ofpreventative maintenanceapplied to runway andapproach lights used forprecision approach categoryI, II or III operations comply

with the relevant ICAOSARPs?

Does the system ofpreventative maintenance fora runway meant for takeoffwith RVR less than 550 mhave as its objective that allrunway lights will beserviceable but in any event:




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

(a) at least 95% of the lightsare serviceable in therunway centreline lights(if provided) and in therunway edge lights;

(b) at least 75% of the lightsare serviceable in therunway end lights; and

(c) no unserviceable lightswill be adjacent eachother?

Does the system ofpreventative maintenance fora runway meant for takeoffwith RVR 550 m or greaterhave as its objective that allrunway lights will beserviceable but in any event:(a) at least 85% of the lights

are serviceable in therunway edge and endlights; and

(b) no unserviceable lights

will be adjacent eachother?



Section 3 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

Aerodrome Rescue and FireFighting Service (RFFS)

Is a RFFS established?

Does the RFFS provide alevel of protection for actualoperations as determined incompliance with Annex 14standards?

Does the number of

serviceable RFFS vehiclesconform to ICAO SARPs?

Do the RFFS vehiclesprovide the amounts ofwater for foam productionand complementary agentsin compliance with ICAOSARPs?

Do the RFFS vehiclesprovide the discharge rateof foam solution in

compliance with ICAOSARPs?

Can the RFFS demonstratea response time of threeminutes to any part of anoperational runway inoptimal conditions?

Are all RFFS personnelcompetent to perform theirduties efficiently, includingcompletion of training inhuman performance and

team co-ordination?

Do all RFFS personnelparticipate in live fire drills,commensurate with theaircraft traffic?

Are all RFFS personnelprovided with appropriateprotective clothing andrespiratory equipment?




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

When approach ordeparture operations takeplace over water/swampyareas or difficult terrainclose to the aerodrome, arespecialist rescue servicesand equipment available?

Aerodrome Emergency Plan

(AEP)

Has the aerodromeoperator established anAEP that is:(a) commensurate with

operations;(b) formulated to co-

ordinate actions to betaken in case of anemergency on or in thevicinity of theaerodrome; and

(c) co-ordinates the

responses of agenciesto assist in respondingto an emergency?

Does the plan incorporatehuman factor principles toensure optimum responseby participating agencies?

Does the plan incorporate agrid map of the aerodromeand its environs?

Does the aerodrome

operator provide a mobilecommand post andemergency operationscentre for use in anemergency?




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

Are communicationsystems available andoperational to link thecommand post andemergency centre witheach other and participatingagencies?

Does the plan include aprovision for inspection ofmovement areas before a

return to service ispermitted?

Is the plan tested to reviewits adequacy and improveits effectiveness?

Does the testing occur:(a) every two years for a

full scale emergency;and

(b) in the intervening yearfor a partial exercise?

Does the AEP cater forcoordination with specialistservices when significantnumbers of approaches ordepartures occur overwater or swampy areasnear the aerodrome?

Disabled aircraft removal

Has the aerodromeoperator established a planfor the removal of anaircraft disabled on oradjacent to a runway?

Has a competent personbeen appointed tocoordinate the plan?




TOPIC RESPONSE

YES NO

REMARKS/ACTION

REQUIRED

Does the plan take intoconsideration thecharacteristics of the typeof aircraft operating at theaerodrome?

Does the plan include:(a) a list of equipment and

personnel readilyavailable;

(b) arrangements toreceive aircraft

recovery equipment kitsfrom other aerodromes;and

(c) a determination of thecapability to remove adisabled aircraft basedon the largest type ofaircraft the aerodromeis equipped to remove?

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