ED Decision 2021/003/R
AERODROME SNOW PLAN
The aerodrome snow plan should reflect the exposure of the aerodrome to winter conditions and should include the following:
(a) the Snow Committee members and the person in charge of the winter operation, with a chain of command giving a breakdown in duties;
(b) methods of communication between aerodrome operations, air traffic services, and the MET provider;
(c) the equipment available for snow clearance and surface treatment. This should include equipment for ploughing, sweeping, and blowing snow and application of materials;
(d) priority of surfaces to be cleared, and clearance limits for aircraft using the aerodrome;
(e) collection of information for RCR and dissemination of this information;
(f) designated snow dumping or melting areas;
(g) an alerting system in order that sufficient warning is given to all bodies concerned;
(h) the manpower available, including staff for equipment maintenance arrangements for shifts, and call-out procedures;
(i) deployment of equipment and tactical approaches to be used;
(j) general principles to be followed in deciding when to close runways for snow clearance and designation of management personnel authorised to take the decision;
(k) methods of assessing and reporting the surface conditions; and
(l) criteria for the suspension of runway operations.
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