Summary
This Runways and Taxiways Visual Aids course provides participants with a practical understanding of the visual aids used on airport runways, taxiways and airside roads.
Participants learn to identify and correctly interpret markings, signs, lighting and other visual aids that support the safe movement of aircraft and vehicles, including during low visibility conditions and around restricted or unserviceable areas.
Target Audience
- Airport and airside operational personnel
- Airport stakeholder and service provider personnel operating airside
- Airport managers and supervisors
- Operations and safety personnel
- Trainers of airside operational personnel
- Professionals interested in airport operations or safety
Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the importance of visual aids for safe airside operations
- Identify and interpret runway and taxiway markings
- Recognise and understand relevant signs, lighting and markers
- Interpret visual aids used on airside roads
- Recognise visual aids for restricted, unserviceable and works areas
- Understand the role of visual aids during low visibility conditions
- Explain their responsibilities regarding the correct use and interpretation of visual aids
Additional information
These training modules are delivered through the strengthened collaboration between AHLEX and OLC.aero, combining both organisations’ expertise to provide a high-quality e-learning experience.