1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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