GM1 ATS.TR.305(c)(2) Scope of flight information service

• ED Decision 2020/008/R found in: ATM/ANS Provision of Services (2017/373) (Mar 2025)

GM1 ATS.TR.305(c)(2) Scope of flight information service ED Decision 2020/008/R RUNWAY-IN-USE AT AFIS AERODROMES (a) Normally, an aircraft will land and take off into wind unless safety or other local factors determine that a different direction is preferable. (b) In considering the most suitable runway-in-use for take-off and landing of aircraft, besides surface wind speed and direction, other relevant factors should be taken into consideration such as: (1) runway configuration; (2) meteorological conditions; (3) instrument approach procedures; (4) approach and landing aids available; (5) aerodrome traffic circuits; (6) airspace considerations; (7) length of runways; and (8) other factors indicated in local instructions. (c) When AFIS officers provide information concerning the runway-in-use, it should be interpreted as a suggestion to the pilot on which would be the most suitable runway for take-off and landing, based on the information available. The decision on the selection and use of the runway is a responsibility of the pilot-in-command. A pilot-in-command can refuse a runway-in-use suggested by an AFIS officer. In such circumstances, AFIS officers should provide detailed information on other aerodrome traffic that is utilising the runway-in-use to assist the pilot in fulfilling their responsibilities under SERA.3205 of Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 when using an alternative runway. GM1 ATS.TR.305(c)(2) Scope of flight information service ED Decision 2020/008/R RUNWAY-IN-USE AT AFIS AERODROMES (a)       Normally, an aircraft will land and take off into wind unless safety or other local factors determine that a different direction is preferable. (b)       In considering the most suitable runway-in-use for take-off and landing of aircraft, besides surface wind speed and direction, other relevant factors should be taken into consideration such as: (1)       runway configuration; (2)       meteorological conditions; (3)       instrument approach procedures; (4)       approach and landing aids available; (5)       aerodrome traffic circuits; (6)       airspace considerations; (7)       length of runways; and (8)       other factors indicated in local instructions. (c)       When AFIS officers provide information concerning the runway-in-use, it should be interpreted as a suggestion to the pilot on which would be the most suitable runway for take-off and landing, based on the information available. The decision on the selection and use of the runway is a responsibility of the pilot-in-command. A pilot-in-command can refuse a runway-in-use suggested by an AFIS officer. In such circumstances, AFIS officers should provide detailed information on other aerodrome traffic that is utilising the runway-in-use to assist the pilot in fulfilling their responsibilities under SERA.3205 of Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 when using an alternative runway.