Stop, contact the control tower for permission to cross.
Stop, contact the tower to ask permission to cross the runway
At an airport with a control tower already have taxi clearance to cross all runways or get clearance from ATC to cross the runway. :)
Runway hold line markings are typically located 10 feet from the edge of the runway. These markings indicate where aircraft and vehicles must stop when approaching a runway. The hold line consists of a solid and dashed line pattern, with the solid line indicating the boundary that cannot be crossed without clearance from air traffic control. This ensures safe separation between taxiing aircraft and active runways.
A train operator should blow their horn when approaching crossings where cars or pedestrians may be. They should also always have their lights on.
Approaching minimums is called out by an on board computer when the plane is on approach to land. It means that the pilots are approaching the minimum altitude that they can safely fly to without the runway in sight (ie, through clouds and rain etc). If they reach that minimum altitude and the runway is still not in sight the pilots must call off the landing "go around" and attempt the landing again.
Permission from the tower to proceed onto the runway. They would normally get this via a radio and would need to stay in radio contact with the tower, should the need be required for them to clear or "vacate" the runway.
When Tower signals a vehicle on the runway with a flashing red light, it indicates that the operator must immediately stop and not proceed further. The operator should then radio the Tower to seek clarification and instructions on how to proceed safely. This protocol ensures the safety of both the vehicle and any aircraft in the vicinity. Following these procedures is crucial for maintaining a safe operational environment at the airfield.
Always work the snow from one side of the active runway to the other, no matter the wind direction
runway edge sheave
A runway must be smooth in order for an airplane to land safely on it.
When cleared to cross any runway or taxiway, you must ensure that you have a clear visual of the area and that no aircraft or vehicles are approaching. Additionally, you should maintain situational awareness and follow any instructions from air traffic control. It's important to cross promptly and safely, adhering to any specific procedures outlined in your operations manual. Always communicate your intentions clearly to avoid misunderstandings.
Emergency vehicles must always assume that a runway is being used for air traffic, even after an emergency landing. They must wait until cleared by the tower before moving onto the runway and not assume they can go once the emergency craft has landed.