AMC2 AIS.TR.305(c) Aeronautical information publication (AIP)
ED Decision 2022/015/R
INFORMATION PUBLISHED UNDER ‘AD 2.7 RUNWAY SURFACE CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING AND SNOW PLAN’
The following information, originated by the respective aerodrome operator, should be published under AD 2.7.
(a) A reference to the content of AD.1.2.2 should be made for the runway surface condition assessment and reporting. Additional, aerodrome-specific information on runway surface condition assessment and reporting, complementing the information contained in AD 1.2.2 should be included.
(b) A detailed description of the equipment and operational priorities established for the clearance of aerodrome movement areas should be given, including:
1. Type(s) of clearing equipment
Indication as to whether the aerodrome is serviceable during all seasons of the year and, if not, the periods (months of the year) during which it may be unserviceable or must be used with caution, indicating the likely cause of unserviceability and the precautions to be taken. Information relating to snow removal should include:
(i) where no snow removal equipment is required, ‘Not applicable’ should be indicated;
(ii) where snow conditions exist, the types of equipment used should be indicated.
2. Clearance priorities
Indication of the priorities with regard to clearing of runway(s), taxiway(s) and apron(s).
3. Use of material for movement area surface treatment
Indication of the type of material used for movement area surface treatment, using the abbreviation/text or the material.
Where no material is used, ‘Not applicable’ should be indicated.
4. Specially prepared winter runways
Indication if specially prepared winter runways have been approved, including runway designators.
Where the use of specially prepared winter runways has not been approved, ‘Not applicable’ should be indicated.
5. Remarks
Any other relevant information not covered under this subsection.
Aerodrome operators must publish detailed information in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) regarding runway surface condition assessment, reporting procedures, and snow plans. This includes equipment details, operational priorities for clearing movement areas, materials used for surface treatment, and information on specially prepared winter runways, ensuring safe winter operations.
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