AVIA 124 FInal Final

What does NPIAS stand for?

National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems

What is the purpose of the NPIAS?

Classifies public-use airports and determines AIP funding eligibility

What is a Large Hub airport?

Airport with 1% or more of total annual passenger enplanements

What is a Reliever airport?

Airport that reduces congestion at major commercial airports by diverting GA traffic

What are the 3 ways airport activity is measured?

Enplanements, aircraft operations, based aircraft

What is the most common airport ownership in the U.S.?

Local government (city/county)

What limits full airport privatization?

FAA grant assurances

What is AIP?

Airport Improvement Program (federal airport funding)

What is the main source of AIP funding?

Airport and Airway Trust Fund

What is a PFC?

Passenger Facility Charge

What is the maximum PFC amount?

$4.50 per enplaned passenger

What can PFCs be used for?

Safety, security, capacity, noise reduction, competition improvements

What are grant assurances?

Rules airports must follow to receive AIP funds

What are the 3 categories of AIP funding?

Entitlement, Set-aside, Discretionary

What does FAA stand for?

Federal Aviation Administration

What does ICAO do?

Sets international aviation standards

What is IATA?

Organization representing airlines

What is AOPA?

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

What is an Airport Master Plan?

20-year long-range airport planning document

What is an ALP?

Airport Layout Plan

Why is the ALP important?

Must be FAA-approved for federal funding

What is the difference between airside and landside?

Airside = aircraft operations areas; Landside = terminals/public access

What did the 1926 Air Commerce Act do?

First federal regulation/promotion of civil aviation

What did the 1958 Federal Aviation Act create?

The FAA

What did the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 do?

Ended airline economic regulation

What was a result of deregulation?

Hub-and-spoke systems and increased competition

What did ATSA create after 9/11?

TSA

What is the purpose of NEPA?

Requires environmental review for major federal actions

What is an EIS?

Environmental Impact Statement

What is the biggest environmental impact of airports?

Noise

What did ANCA phase out?

Stage 2 aircraft

What are Part 150 noise maps used for?

Determining compatible land use around airports

What is the ARC?

Airport Reference Code

What are the two parts of ARC?

Aircraft Approach Category + Airplane Design Group

What determines ARC design standards?

Critical aircraft size and speed

What is the purpose of RSA?

Reduce aircraft damage during runway excursions

What is the purpose of RPZ?

Protect people/property on the ground near runways

What is OFA?

Object-Free Area

What is TOFA?

Taxiway Object Free Area

What does TORA mean?

Takeoff Run Available

What does TODA mean?

Takeoff Distance Available

What does ASDA mean?

Accelerate-Stop Distance Available

What does LDA mean?

Landing Distance Available

What is the purpose of FAR Part 77 surfaces?

Protect airspace from obstructions

Runways are aligned based on what?

Prevailing winds

What is a wind rose?

Diagram showing wind direction/frequency

Runway 27 equals what heading?

270°

What color are taxiway markings?

Yellow

What color are runway markings?

White

What is the purpose of hold short markings?

Prevent runway incursions

What do PAPI lights indicate?

Aircraft glide path

What color are taxiway centerline lights?

Green

What is a flexible pavement material?

Asphalt

What is a rigid pavement material?

Concrete

What does ARFF stand for?

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting

What is the ARFF Index based on?

Length of largest aircraft using airport

What is the required ARFF response time for Index A?

3 minutes

How often must full-scale emergency exercises occur?

Every 36 months

What does ATO do?

Manages air traffic operations in the NAS

What is the difference between VFR and IFR?

VFR = no positive control required; IFR = positive control required

What is the purpose of NextGen?

Modernize NAS using satellite-based navigation

What is ADS-B?

GPS-based aircraft surveillance broadcasting position data

What is RNAV?

Area Navigation using GPS routing

What is RNP?

Advanced RNAV with performance monitoring

What is the purpose of ASDE-X?

Tracks aircraft/vehicles on airport surface

What is a runway incursion?

Unauthorized presence on runway protected area

What does FAR Part 139 regulate?

Certification/operation of airports serving air carriers

What is an Air Carrier Operation?

Takeoff/landing under FAR Part 121

What is the ACM?

Airport Certification Manual

What must self-inspections include?

Lighting, signs, pavement, wildlife, markings, fencing, etc.

How often are self-inspections required?

Daily or more often

When is a Wildlife Hazard Plan required?

After serious wildlife strike events

What is the purpose of the AEP?

Airport emergency response planning

What is SIDA?

Security Identification Display Area

Who screens checked baggage?

TSA

What is the largest non-aeronautical revenue source?

Parking

What is a residual agreement?

Airlines cover remaining airport costs

What is a compensatory agreement?

Airport absorbs financial risk

What is CIP?

Capital Improvement Program

What happens when airport demand exceeds capacity?

Delays occur

How is airport capacity measured?

Aircraft operations per hour

What is an Aerotropolis?

Airport-centered urban development

What is the purpose of RFID baggage tracking?

Improve baggage tracking accuracy

What is the main goal of sustainable airport development?

Meet current needs while minimizing future impacts

What are examples of airport sustainability practices?

Recycling, stormwater reuse, alternative fuels, green buildings

What is the primary goal of an airport terminal?

Connect passengers/cargo to air transportation

What were the first airport terminals like?

Centralized buildings

What terminal additions occurred after 9/11?

Passenger screening, baggage screening, hold rooms

Who controls aircraft/vehicle movement on movement areas?

ATCT (Airport Traffic Control Tower)