Conestoga Valley High School Aviation Technology Airports The Lancaster Airport, located on Manheim Pike, was first opened in 1935 and is Lancaster’s only major aviation hub.

Objectives Identify the different parts of a typical airport and describe their functions. Describe how runways are numbered. Describe the difference between a controlled and uncontrolled airport.

Types of Airports Controlled Has an operating control tower Pilots report & follow instructions from the ATC via radio communication Uncontrolled No control tower Radio communication is not mandatory Pilot is responsible for entering and exiting traffic Hartsfield Jackson International Airport - Atlanta Georgia Chatham-Kent Airport in Ontario

Runway Layout Runway Identification Number-Magnetic compass heading Heading is direction rounded to the nearest 10 degrees mines the last 0 Any heading under 90 degrees is a single number Ex: Heading of 122 = runway 12 Heading of 34 = runway 3 Multiple Runways If at the same heading you have multiple parallel runways Designated by a L-C-R, left, center, right

Runway Layout Runway Markings Similar to road markings Center-Dashed white line Perimeter-Solid white line Threshold Strips- Solid white line before runway #, indicates runway length Touchdown Zone Stripes-White parallel lines located after runway # Taxiway Road that the aircraft travels to approach the runway Indicated by yellow lines & letters Hold Lines-Lines painted across the taxiway which indicate the approaching runway intersection

Ramp & Hangars Ramp Area off the runway where planes are parked Smaller planes are tied down to avoid wind damage Refueling area for aircraft Loading area at smaller airport Hangar Garage for aircraft Provides protection from weather damage

Control Tower ATC Tower Typically the tallest structure on the airfield Purpose is to reduce congestion & control the runway ATIS - automated terminal Information System Recording for pilots about wind, clouds, weather, visibility and runway restrictions Update usually on the hour VOR Station - VHF Omni-directional Range broadcasts a VHF radio composite signal including the station's identifier, voice, and navigation signal

Review Questions An airport with an operating control tower is known as what? How is a runway numbered? The taxi way is located by what color indicators? What is the ramp used for? What is the primary objective of the ATC Tower? Controlled Airport Compass baring Yellow Control runway traffic Parking aircraft off the runway, fueling, loading the aircraft.

Assignment Complete Ch.2 review questions Section B on a piece of notebook paper or typed Students may work individually or in collaboration with a partner Turn in questions when completed