GM1 ATS.OR.445(a) Communications
for the control or management of vehicles other than aircraft on manoeuvring
areas at aerodromes
ED Decision 2024/006/R
SYSTEM OF VISUAL SIGNALS FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AERODROME AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES UNITS AND VEHICLES ON THE MANOEUVRING AREA
(a) When communications by a system of visual signals is deemed to be adequate, or in the case of radio communication failure, the signals given hereunder should have the meaning indicated in the table below.
|
LIGHTS
SIGNAL FROM AERODROME CONTROL |
MEANING |
|
Green flashes |
Permission to cross landing area or to move onto taxiway |
|
Steady red |
Stop |
|
Red flashes |
Move off the landing area or taxiway and watch out for aircraft |
|
White flashes |
Vacate manoeuvring area in accordance with local instructions |
(b) In
emergency conditions or if the signals in point (a) are not observed, the
signal given hereunder should be used for runways or taxiways equipped with a
lighting system and should have the meaning indicated in the table below.
|
LIGHT
SIGNAL |
MEANING |
|
Flashing runway or taxiway lights |
Vacate the runway and observe the tower for light signal |
[applicable until 30
April 2025 - ED Decision 2020/008/R]
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