Introduction

This live online course introduces the principal runway safety concerns and the coordination needed to address them across aviation stakeholders.

It examines runway incursions and excursions, human factors, visual aids, surface condition information, and the contribution of local runway safety teams.

The condensed programme uses educational diagrams and selected written cases to help participants interpret events, identify weaknesses in safety barriers, and recommend coordinated improvements.

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish runway incursions and runway excursions.
• Identify key stakeholder responsibilities and operational interfaces.
• Explain common human and organizational contributors to runway events.
• Describe the role of visual aids and accurate surface condition information.
• Explain how local runway safety teams coordinate improvement actions.
• Recommend priorities and follow-up measures for a written runway case.

Target Audience

• Aerodrome operations managers, supervisors, and safety officers.
• Personnel involved in local runway safety teams.
• Air traffic services personnel with runway safety responsibilities.
• Airline safety and operational coordination personnel.
• Airside vehicle, maintenance, and contractor supervisors.
• Quality and compliance personnel supporting runway safety reviews.

Training Methodology

Live instructor-led briefings are delivered in focused learning blocks with scheduled breaks. Electronic case materials, short polls, and facilitated discussions support participation throughout the course.

Participants analyse selected written scenarios individually and in small groups, using breakout rooms where supported. The condensed format concentrates on core topics and selected cases, with instructor feedback on the reasoning behind conclusions.

The methodology includes:

• Live concept briefings and question-and-answer discussions.
• Interactive polls and short knowledge checks.
• Guided analysis of electronic case materials.
• Small-group discussions and presentation of conclusions.
• A final case discussion and knowledge assessment.

Outline

Day 1 — Runway Safety and Incursion Prevention

• Incursion and excursion terminology and stakeholder roles.
• Vehicle, aircraft, and contractor interfaces.
• Visual aids, holding positions, crossing arrangements, and hot spots.
• Human factors, communication, and situational awareness.
• Temporary changes and reduced visibility considerations.
• Case study: Reviewing a vehicle incursion scenario.

Day 2 — Excursions and Surface Condition Information

• Operational and environmental factors in excursion scenarios.
• Weather and surface contamination considerations.
• Awareness of Global Reporting Format and Runway Condition Reports.
• Timeliness and accuracy of information sharing.
• Coordination between information providers and operational users.
• Case study: Analysing communication during changing surface conditions.

Day 3 — Runway Safety Teams and Action Planning

• The role and membership of a local runway safety team.
• Reviewing reports, event patterns, and temporary changes.
• Identifying coordinated actions and assigning ownership.
• Timescales, progress tracking, and stakeholder communication.
• Selecting useful measures of action effectiveness.
• Case study: Reviewing a fictional runway safety team action plan.

Day 4 — Integrated Event Review and Improvement

• Analysing a written event sequence and its contributing factors.
• Reviewing barriers and comparing improvement proposals.
• Prioritizing coordinated prevention measures.
• Integrated case study: Presenting a concise runway safety improvement plan.
• Discussion of responsibilities and effectiveness monitoring.
• Final assessment, feedback, and course review.