Airfield Design

What is the primary function of a runway?

• To park aircraft

• To facilitate passenger boarding

• To allow aircraft take-off and landing

• To store maintenance equipment

Which organization provides international airfield design standards?

• FAA

• ICAO

• CAA

• IATA

What is the most common runway orientation determined by?

• Prevailing wind direction

• Local air traffic control preferences

• Noise abatement regulations

• Passenger convenience

Which of the following is NOT a type of runway configuration?

• Parallel

• Intersecting

• Open-V

• Circular

What is the key factor affecting runway capacity during poor weather?

• Number of available taxiways

• Crosswind strength and visibility

• Runway surface material

• Number of terminals

What does the term 'open-V' runway configuration refer to?

• Two parallel runways on the same alignment

• Two runways intersecting at a 90-degree angle

• Two runways diverging without intersecting

• A single runway with multiple taxiways

What is the primary consideration in designing runway length?

• The number of passengers per flight

• The types of aircraft using the runway

• The airport's proximity to urban areas

• The amount of available parking space

Which component connects the runway to the terminal area?

• Taxiway

• Apron

• Holding bay

• Blast pad

Which of the following is NOT typically considered when designing an airport’s apron area?

• The number of gates available

• The size and type of aircraft expected

• Local environmental regulations

• Location of nearby restaurants

What is the primary function of taxiways?

• Allow aircraft to park near the terminal

• Provide pathways for aircraft to move between runways and aprons

• Serve as emergency landing zones

• Control noise levels around the airport