Global Reporting Format for Airport Operators (ACI online)

Summary

The Global Reporting Format for Airport Operators course, developed by ACI and ICAO, provides airport professionals with the knowledge required to assess and report runway surface conditions in accordance with ICAO requirements.

Participants learn how to use the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM), determine Runway Condition Codes (RWYCC), conduct runway condition assessments and complete a Runway Condition Report (RCR). The course is based on the applicable ICAO guidance for runway surface condition assessment and reporting.

Target Audience

• ​Airport operations personnel
• Airport emergency personnel
• Airport safety personnel
• Airline personnel
• Air traffic service providers
• Civil aviation authority personnel

Objectives

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

• Explain the principles and requirements of the ICAO Global Reporting Format
• Use the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM)
• Determine and, where applicable, adjust Runway Condition Codes (RWYCC)
• Recognise when a runway condition assessment is required
• Conduct a runway condition assessment
• Prepare a Runway Condition Report (RCR)
• Record and interpret runway condition information using the Runway Condition Worksheet