Airports Conestoga Valley High School Aviation Technology The Lancaster Airport , located on Manheim Pike, was first opened in 1935 and is Lancaster’s only major aviation hub. 1

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. 2

Types of Airports Controlled Uncontrolled Has an operating control tower Pilots report & follow instructions from the ATC via two-way 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 3

Runway Layout Runway Identification Multiple Runways 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 4

Runway Layout Runway Markings Taxiway 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 5

Runway Indicators Wind Socks Light Indicators Gives pilots an indicator of wind conditions. Important tool at uncontrolled airports Light Indicators Runway-White on edges & sometimes in middle except ends alternate red/white Green light across runway indicates landing threshold & red indicates end Taxiway-Blue on edges 6

Ramp & Hangars Ramp Hangar 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 7

Control Tower ATC Tower VOR Station- VHF Omni-directional Range 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 8

Assignment Complete review worksheet Students may work individually or in collaboration with a partner Turn in questions when completed 9