Runway safety
How we are working with industry to improve safety.
Analysis of UK and global safety data has identified that runway incursions and runway excursions continue to be significant hazards to aviation.
Both runway incursions and runway excursions have many causal or contributing factors and reducing the risk involves a concerted effort from the aviation industry. Airlines, Air Navigation Service Providers, Aerodromes and Regulators can all play a part in helping to reduce the risks that contribute to an accident.
The CAA Safety Plan summarises the approach we and our industry partners are collectively taking to address both these important safety issues. The plan focuses on a proactive approach to safety and is outcome focused with greater emphasis on measurable improvements to safety performance.
Global Action Plans for the prevention of runway excursions and incursions:
The CAA has supported Euro control in the production of the Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions (GAPPRI) and the Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions (GAPPRE).
Both plans contain a range of recommendations, and Aerodrome Operators are encouraged to review and implement those that are relevant.
Local Runway Safety Teams
Aerodrome Operators, at least annually are encouraged to assess their contribution to the effectiveness of the aerodrome local runway safety teams (LRSTs), including the existence and implementation of runway safety action plans.