Runway Safety

Runway Safety Library

Aviation safety is a shared responsibility between pilots, operators and regulators. It is by working together that we are able to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies to further improve the safety performance of the aviation system. This library shares IFALPA's runway safety positions, briefings and guidance,

Aerodrome Position Papers and Briefing Leaflets

Position Paper August 29, 2018
Hot Spots
Position Paper September 22, 2011
Bird Detection Techniques
Briefing Leaflet November 09, 2017
Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS)
Briefing Leaflet July 06, 2016
Runway Status Lights (RWSL)
Briefing Leaflet August 16, 2012
Aerodrome Emergency Hand Signals
Position Paper December 05, 2018
Solar Panel Installations at Airports

Operations Position Papers and Briefing Leaflets

Position Paper October 28, 2016
Automated V1
Position Paper August 29, 2018
Tailwind Operations
Briefing Leaflet October 25, 2016
Go-Around, Missed Approach and Balked Landings
Position Paper December 05, 2018
Take-Off Performance Monitoring System

Runway Safety Manual

Other September 23, 2009
Runway Safety Manual 1.2