Course aim

This course provides personnel with the competencies required to assess runway surface conditions and produce runway condition reports using the Global Reporting Format (GRF).

Course structure

• Regulatory overview
• Practical runway assessment methods
• Reporting exercises
• Case studies
• Knowledge assessment

Content in brief

• GRF principles
• Runway condition assessment methodology
• Runway Condition Codes (RWYCC)
• Observations and contaminant reporting
• Dissemination of information
• Operational impact on aircraft performance
• Practical reporting exercises

Prerequisites

Participants should have operational responsibilities related to runway inspections, aerodrome operations or winter operations.

Compliance with regulations

Supports implementation of ICAO GRF requirements and associated EASA aerodrome operational requirements. Fully compliant with ADR.OPS.B.037 Aerodrome condition assessment and reporting in Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 Rules for Aerodromes and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/469 (GRF implementation)