ACI/ICAO Global Reporting Format for Airport Operators

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Describe the background to the ICAO GRF.
• Differentiate the changing requirements for runway condition assessment and reporting.
• Define the major elements of the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM).
• Use the RCAM to assess and report on runway surface conditions.
• Explain under what circumstances runway condition codes (RWYCC) can be adjusted via a downgrade or upgrade.
• Recognize when a Runway Condition Assessment should be conducted.
• Describe the steps required to conduct a Runway Condition Assessment.
• Determine the RWYCC to be used in the Runway Condition Report (RCR).
• Use a Runway Condition Worksheet to record the data generated by a RCR, including the assignment of RWYCC and the generation of the final RCR.

Who Should Enrol?

• Airport Operations Management, Officers and Staff.
• Airport Emergency Managers, Officers and Staff.
• Airport Safety Managers, Officers and Staff.
• Airline Officials.
• Air Traffic Service Providers.
• Civil Aviation Authority Officials.

Course Content

The ACI/ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF) course covers the following topics:

• Background to the ICAO Global Reporting Format.
• Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM).
• Adjusted Runway Condition Codes.
• When to Conduct a Runway Condition Assessment.
• Conducting a Runway Condition Assessment.
• Runway Condition Worksheet.
• Example Scenarios.

Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment.  

Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.