APPLICANTS FOR AIRSIDE VEHICLE OPERATOR S PERMITS: INFORMATION

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2 APPLICANTS FOR AIRSIDE VEHICLE OPERATOR S PERMITS: INFORMATION These directives provide the approved protocols for the operation of vehicles and conduct of persons on the airfield at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA). They also serve as the foundation for obtaining the basic knowledge required for training and examination to obtain an airside vehicle operator permit (AVOP), rather than as a self-study guide. Persons requiring an AVOP, must receive supplementary training and interpretation of these directives from their employer or, where an agreement has been put in place, a third party trainer of the Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA). When an airport employee requires an AVOP, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that their employee receives the requisite practical training and airport orientation as this is an essential component for obtaining an AVOP. Applicants may drive airside for training, provided that - at all times they are under the direct control of a valid and qualified AVOP holder. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR AIRPORT EMPLOYERS & EMPLOYEES The Halifax Stanfield International Airport Traffic Directives (HSIATDs) contain protocols that are also applicable to pedestrian traffic. It is the responsibility of employers to ensure that their employees and contracted personnel are made aware of such protocols e.g. smoking airside. These directives are a living document and will be updated, amended or otherwise changed as appropriate. The most recent version will always be the valid reference document. Under the direction of the HIAA Manager, Security this document will be maintained by the AVOP Administrator.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Definitions and Abbreviations Definitions Abbreviations Background Introduction Airport Traffic Directives AVOP Application and Renewal Requests Pre-requisites Application Cancellation AVOP office hours ROC-A examinations Examinations Justification Requalification Change of status Training/Testing no-show fees Employer s Responsibilities Responsibilities Training and testing by the employer AVOP Holder s Responsibilities Airside operations Restricted license Vehicle checks RAICs Radio Operator s Certificate (Aeronautical) Application Reporting Airside Incidents Reporting Fuel spills

4 8. Radio Frequencies and Hours of Use Ground control Reporting Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Hazards Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Manoeuvring areas Removal/Reporting FOD hazards Required Safety Equipment for Vehicles Warning beacon Installation Safety markings and equipment requirements for apron areas Exceptions General Orientation Runways Taxiways Controlled taxiways Uncontrolled taxiways Navigation aids installations Access roads and taxiways to the runways Other airside roads Reduced/Low Visibility Operations Plan Background Limitations and restrictions (vehicle operations movement and manoeuvring area) Use and operations of visual aids Airport Pavement Markings Runway pavement markings Threshold markings Displaced threshold Pavement markings other than runway markings Lighting Systems on Movement Areas Coloured lights Taxiway lights Edge lighting on airside movement areas

5 15. Signs on Movement Areas Airside service roads Aircraft movement area signs Mandatory instruction signs Directional, information and designator signs Designator signs ATC clearance sign Monitor signs Maneuvering Areas D-AVOP required Ground control Maneuvering area Hold short Leaving the runway Equipment breakdown and radio failure Vehicle call sign Vehicle Operating Procedures Safety Aircraft towing Foreign object debris Right-of-way Smoking North and south gates Equipment Aircraft fuelling Operation on vehicle corridors and service roads Carts, bins and dollies Equipment storage on the apron Staging equipment adjacent to a gate/stand Accidents, spills and incidents Vehicles operating in the manoeuvring areas Pedestrians on airside Escorting vehicles Penalty System Airport patrol Violations Demerit points

6 18.04 Demerit point record AVOP suspensions RAIC suspension Notification Appeal Towing ANNEXES 1. Apron Drawing Aircraft Gate Plan & Apron Paint Markings 2. Aerodrome Site Plan Drawing Complete Airfield 3. Aerodrome Partial Site Plan Hangar Line 4. Radio Procedures (for D-AVOP holders only) 5. AVOP Practical Test 6. DA-AVOP Terms and Conditions of Issue 7. D-AVOP Terms and Conditions of Issue 8. Escorting Vehicles Airside: Checklist 5

7 1. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1.01 Definitions Aerodrome any area of land, water (including the frozen surface thereof), or other supporting surface used or designated, prepared, equipped, or set apart for use either in whole or in part for the arrival and departure, movement, or servicing of aircraft, and including any buildings, installations, and equipment in connection therewith. Aircraft stand a designated area on an apron intended to be used for parking an aircraft. Airport Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Airport operator Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA). Airport patrol for the purpose of these directives, airport patrol includes, but is not limited to, the Airport Duty Manager, HIAA Security, on-site police and the AVOP Coordinator. Airside the movement area of an aerodrome, adjacent terrain and buildings or portions thereof, access to which is controlled. Airside vehicle operator s permit (AVOP) a document issued by HIAA certifying that the person named therein is authorized to operate vehicles airside. Apron that part of an Aerodrome, other than the maneuvering area, intended to accommodate the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, the refueling, servicing, maintenance, and parking of aircraft, and any movement of aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians to allow execution of those functions. Apron taxiway a portion of a taxiway system located on an apron and intended to provide a through taxi route across the apron. Apron traffic all aircraft, vehicles, equipment and pedestrians using the apron of an airport. Crosswalk any portion of a road, an apron or any other area designated by a sign or surface marking as a pedestrian crossing. Equipment any motor vehicle or mobile device, either self-propelled or towed or of a specialized nature, used for runway and airfield maintenance or in the maintenance, repair and servicing of aircraft including test equipment and cargo and passenger handling equipment. 6

8 Flight Service Station (FSS) a Nav Canada operated facility that provides aeronautical information and related aviation support services to aircraft including airport and vehicle advisory services for designated uncontrolled airports. Glide path that part of an instrument landing system (ILS) that helps the pilot approach the runway on the correct descent angle to the designated touchdown zone. Ground control the Nav Canada operating position in the control tower that provides clearances and instructions for the movement of airport traffic. Holding bay a defined area where aircraft can be held, or bypassed, to facilitate efficient surface movement of aircraft. Hold-short instructions to stop at least 60 m (200 ft.) from the edge of a runway while awaiting permission to cross or proceed onto a runway. Intersection the point at which a road, runway or taxiway meets or crosses another road, runway or taxiway. Landing area that part of a movement area intended for the landing or take-off of aircraft. Landside that area of an airport not intended to be used for activities related to aircraft operations and to which the public normally has unrestricted access (also known as groundside). Light signal from airport control tower coloured lights used by the tower to control airport traffic when there is no radio communication. Localizer the part of an instrument landing system (ILS) that transmits signals to help the pilot remain aligned with the runway during approach. Maneuvering area that part of an aerodrome intended to be used for the take-off, landing, and taxiing of aircraft, excluding aprons. Movement area that part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing, and taxiing of aircraft. The movement area consists of the maneuvering area and aprons. Off the runway indicates a vehicle is at least 60 m (200 ft.) to the side of the nearest edge of the runway in use, wherever practical. Operational stand an area on an apron around parked aircraft for the purpose of loading and unloading passengers, and the provision of ground services. See also aircraft stand. 7

9 Restricted area an area of an airport designated by a sign as an area to which access by persons or vehicles requires the production of valid identification. Road-holding position a designated position at which vehicles may be required to hold. Runway a defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft. Runway guard lights a light system intended to caution pilots and vehicle drivers that they are about to enter an active runway. Staging area areas adjacent to a gate/stand, used only for the staging of equipment to facilitate aircraft operation. Taxi lane see aircraft stand taxi lane. Taxi-holding position a designated position at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles may be required to hold in order to provide adequate clearances from a runway. Taxiway a defined path on a land aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft and to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another, including an apron taxiway. Threshold the beginning of that portion of the runway usable for landing. Radio operator s certificate (aeronautical) (ROC-A) a document issued by Industry Canada certifying that the holder may operate aeronautical/land radio stations. Vehicle any automobile, truck, bus or device in which any person or property can be transported, carried, or conveyed on land, but does not include an aircraft. Vehicle corridor a road delineated by white surface markings on an apron with or without a centerline. Vehicle operator the person responsible for the operation and safety of the vehicle and equipment usually referred to as the driver. Warning devices equipment, either a siren or flashing red, white and/or blue lights, used to signal an imminent or occurring event or situation Abbreviations Some of the most commonly used abbreviations at the airport include: ATC CAT II Air Traffic Control Category II 8

10 FOD GPS GS ICAO ILS MF ODALS PAPI RVR TC Foreign Object Debris/Damage Global Positioning System Glide slope International Civil Aviation Organization Instrument landing system Mandatory frequency Omni-directional approach lighting system Precision approach path indicator Runway visual range Transport Canada 2. BACKGROUND 2.01 Introduction The airside of an airport is a specialized working environment governed by specialized rules and designed to prevent accidents and minimize personal injuries and damage to equipment, property and the environment. HIAA issues the Halifax Stanfield International Airport Traffic Directives (HSIATDs) as a reference source to combine the applicable regulations, rules, policies, and procedures related to safe vehicle operation and pedestrian activity which is most important in the airside-working environment. The legislations listed below form the basis for these directives: Aeronautics Act; Radio Act; Air Regulations; Airport Traffic Regulations; Restricted Radio Regulations; and Department of Transportation Act Airport traffic directives a. There are considerable differences in operating conditions at every airport because of the size and complexity of operation, climatic conditions, geographical location and other factors. These directives will define operating conditions at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. 9

11 b. Operators of vehicles and other motorized equipment on airside must - at all times - hold both a valid Halifax Stanfield International Airport AVOP and a valid provincial driver s license. Failure to produce an AVOP when requested by airport patrol will result in the operator having to immediately stop operating the vehicle or motorized equipment in question. Note: In relation to the production of a valid provincial driver s license (or equivalent), If the operator of the vehicle or motorized equipment is unable to produce their license immediately, then they must do so as soon as reasonably possible, or in any case, within 24-hours of the original request being made. c. There are two types of AVOPs issued by HIAA, namely DA permits and D permits. A DA permit allows the vehicle driver to operate anywhere on airport property except manoeuvring areas. A D permit allows the vehicle driver to operate anywhere on airport property including manoeuvring areas. d. AVOP training and testing is mandatory for all employees with justification for operating a vehicle or other motorized equipment airside in the performance of their duties. Requalification testing is mandatory every five years, or on the AVOP s expiry date. Training and testing is also mandatory for AVOP holders from other airports. e. Airport patrol enforces these directives; however, all airside personnel are responsible for reporting incidents/accident to the Airport Duty Manager. Failure to comply with these directives or direction given by airport patrol will result in penalties being levied in accordance with Section 20 of these directives. An AVOP committee, chaired by HIAA s Manager, Security must: Meet on an annual basis and review these directives as required; and Monitor the AVOP program and make recommendations to HIAA as required. 3. AVOP APPLICATION AND RENEWAL REQUESTS 3.01 Prerequisites Applicants must possess a valid Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC), or photo version Escort Required Pass, and a valid provincial driver s license (or equivalent). Applicants for a D permit must have a valid DA permit and valid radio operator s certificate (aeronautical) (ROC-A). To access the self-study guide for the ROC-A, see the following link NOTE: A photo version Escort Required Pass is only approved by the HIAA Manager, Security - through the HSIA Pass Control Office - when an airport employee has successfully submitted the requisite applications for a transportation security clearance and a RAIC. All the regulatory requirements for an Escort Required Pass holder and the RAIC holder escorting them remain applicable. 10

12 3.02 Application AVOP applicants/renewals must apply in person at the AVOP office located at Room B063B in the Centre Tunnel of the Air Terminal Building (on the opposite side to the Security Office). Applicants must be in possession of a fully completed AVOP application or renewal form and a valid provincial driver s license (or equivalent). Applicants may also make appointments for written and practical examinations as well as requalifying examinations at that time Cancellation HIAA will cancel AVOP applications and renewals 90 days after the application date if the applicant fails to take any further action to complete the applicable process AVOP office hours AVOP office is open; Monday, Wednesday and Fridays (except holidays) from 8am to 4pm. The AVOP office is closed Tuesdays, Thursday, weekends and holidays. For information regarding training or testing, the HIAA AVOP Administrator can be contacted on or AVOP@hiaa.ca 3.05 ROC-A examinations The AVOP office conducts ROC-A examinations for Industry Canada on a voluntary basis. To apply for a ROC- A, follow the AVOP application procedure above Examinations HIAA issues AVOPs based on applicants knowledge of these directives as established by written and practical examinations Justification The applicant s employer must complete and sign the justification section of the application form. It is the employer s responsibility to carefully review the justification for each application and the type of qualification required. This limits the number of drivers on airside, thereby reducing the potential for accidents. The requirement to drive on runways and taxiways on a regular basis justifies a D permit application; at least once-a-month constitutes a regular basis Requalification A DA-AVOP holder who has been absent from driving airside for a period of one-year, or a D-AVOP holder who has been absent from driving airside for six months, must re-apply for an AVOP. 11

13 Returning HIAA winter seasonal staff are required to attend D-AVOP refresher training and obtain a mark of 100% on the D-AVOP practical exam Change of status It is the responsibility of every vehicle operator to advise the AVOP office if; there is no further need for a D or DA permit (as the case may be), if the minimum requirements are no longer met, if the operator has not driven airside for a period of six-months or a year (as the case may be), or the operator s employer has changed from the company identified on their AVOP. Failure to comply with this directive may result in revocation of the AVOP, or a review of the vehicle operator s need for the AVOP Training/testing no-show fees HIAA will charge an applicant who fails to make their scheduled appointment time an administrative fee of up to $75.00 plus taxes. Where applicable, HIAA will withhold or suspend that applicant s AVOP privileges until the applicant s employer pays the required fees. Applicants may cancel appointments up to 24 hours in advance of the scheduled time without penalty. 4. EMPLOYER S RESPONSIBILITIES 4.01 Responsibilities The applicant s employer shall: a. Ensure the applicant has a proper airside equipped company vehicle for practical testing. b. Ensure the applicant has a current copy of these directives and, if applicable, a ROC-A study guide. c. Provide the applicant with sufficient training to familiarize the applicant with these directives, airport layout, radio procedures and airport terminology. This training should include the applicant operating vehicles under the direct supervisor of a qualified AVOP holder who is in the vehicle and in a position to instruct and correct the applicant. d. Advise the applicant that both HIAA and the applicant s company fully endorse these directives. Failure to comply with these directives is a failure to comply with the applicant s company s safety policies. 12

14 4.02 Training and testing by the employer a. HIAA may authorize HSIA employers the right to perform DA-AVOP testing of their own employees. To have an employee approved as an authorized DA-AVOP tester; the employer must submit a written request to the HIAA Manager, Security for their employee to become part of the train-the trainer program. b. The minimum standard for an AVOP holder to become a DA-AVOP tester is; that they have held a HSIA AVOP for at least 12-months and - at the time of the request process - they have no demerit points. c. Potential trainers will undergo an assessment as to their suitability to be accepted on to the train-thetrainer program. The assessment will be conducted by the HIAA AVOP Office. d. When the DA-AVOP of a trainer accepted on to the train-the-train program expires, their retesting will be conducted by the HIAA AVOP Office. e. An authorized employee may conduct testing for the company that they are employed by, or for another HSIA-based company where an agreement between the two companies has been put in place and approved by the HIAA Manager, Security. f. Once approval has been given to a company to provide DA-AVOP testing; the HIAA AVOP Office will conduct frequent and random quality control audits of; the employer s training program, the administration of the examinations and also the standard of training and testing provided by their approved employees. g. Contact with the HIAA Manager, Security regarding AVOP matters will be made through: AVOP@hiaa.ca 5. AVOP HOLDER S RESPONSIBILITIES 5.01 Airside operations No person shall operate a vehicle airside unless: a. That person holds a valid provincial driver s license (or equivalent). b. That person holds a valid AVOP issued by HIAA. c. If not an AVOP-holder; they are training and under the direct control of a valid and qualified AVOP holder, or a valid and qualified AVOP holder escorts that person s vehicle. 13

15 d. In certain circumstances, HIAA gives written authorization for that individual to operate a vehicle airside Restricted license AVOP holders must immediately notify the AVOP office at or by at AVOP@hiaa.ca if their provincial driver s license is suspended or restricted for any reason. No personal shall operate a vehicle airside while under a prohibition from operating a vehicle, e.g. by law or a doctor Vehicle checks Before operation, vehicle operators must confirm that their vehicles are operating satisfactorily and have the required safety equipment and markings (see section 10, Required Safety Equipment for Vehicles). Operators must notify their immediate supervisor of any vehicle malfunction or defect Displaying RAICs & passes At HSIA, all airport employees, including persons being escorted, are required to wear a RAIC or pass on the upper part of their outer clothing (the chest or upper arm area). They must ensure that their RAIC or pass is visible at all times. This requirement applies whether operating a vehicle or not. Failure to comply may result in penalties imposed under these directives or otherwise. 6. RADIO OPERATOR S CERTIFICATE (AERONAUTICAL) 6.01 Application Applicants for a D permit require a valid ROC-A. Industry Canada issues these certificates. For contact information, refer to the following link A delegated examiner is located at the airport; applicants can arrange examination for a ROC-A by calling the AVOP office at or AVOP@hiaa.ca. 7. REPORTING AIRSIDE INCIDENTS 7.01 Reporting Vehicle operators must immediately report all accidents/incidents that occur on airside to the Airport Duty Manager ( ). Failure to report airside accidents/incidents may result in penalties imposed under these directives or otherwise. Every person involved in an airside accident must remain on the scene until otherwise directed by the airport patrol. 14

16 7.01 Fuel spills In the event of a fuel spill, vehicle operators must immediately notify HIAA s Emergency Response Service (ERS) at or the Duty Manager at Vehicle operators must remain near the spill until ERS can secure the site. While waiting for ERS to arrive, vehicle operators must ensure that other vehicles in the immediate area do not drive through the spill. 8. RADIO FREQUENCIES AND HOURS OF USE 8.01 Ground control The airport s ground control frequency is MHz and is in use on a 24-hours per day basis. 9. REPORTING FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS (FOD) HAZARDS 9.01 Foreign Object Debris (FOD) FOD is any metal, plastic, or paper litter that could potentially cause damage to jet engines and injury to personnel. Some examples of FOD include, but are not limited to: Metal (bolts, screws, tools, luggage locks, buckles) Plastic (cups, water bottles, shrink wrap, garbage bags) Paper (magazines, newspaper, cups, baggage tags) Earth (mud, wood, stones, gravel) Items that fall onto the apron during transport shall also be considered FOD (for example: mail, cargo boxes, luggage). All airside personnel shall assist in keeping the movement area clear of FOD by checking that wheels and tires are clean before they enter these areas. No person shall deposit or leave any substance or material that may damage aircraft, vehicles, or cause personal injury. Vehicle operators who knowingly generate FOD or fail to remove it may be served with an AVOP violation Maneuvering areas Vehicle operators must notify Ground Control of any FOD hazard on the maneuvering area before attempting to remove the hazard. After receiving permission from ground control, vehicle operators must advise ground control of the kind of debris retrieved and their intent to continue on the ground control approved route. 15

17 9.03 Removal/reporting FOD hazards Where practical, vehicle operators must remove FOD hazards from the apron and service roads and report any visible FOD hazard in the maneuvering areas to the Airport Duty Manager at Where it is not practical to remove the FOD hazard from the apron or service road area, vehicle operators must report the presence of FOD to the Airport Duty Manager. 10. REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES Warning beacon All vehicles operating airside must be equipped with a yellow rotating warning beacon, or strobe light, that must be on while airside. If the vehicle is equipped with headlights, those must also be turned on while in the maneuvering area. Vehicles of tenants operating solely on GA aprons do not require warning beacons to be operating while on their own apron Installation The warning lights must be mounted on the vehicle in a location that will permit the beam to be seen by aircraft or surface traffic from any position with 360 of the vehicle. The light beam must be set at an angle of 6 above the horizontal and it must rotate at a constant speed of 35 rpm. The enclosing globe of the warning light must be aviation yellow. Airport emergency service vehicles must be equipped with an additional red (red/blue) warning light Safety marking and equipment requirements for apron areas All vehicles and equipment operating on aprons must be equipped with the standard safety markings specified in these directives for apron service vehicles Exceptions a. Occasional use on the apron area of vehicles or equipment not equipped with standard safety markings is allowed while under escort of a vehicle so equipped. b. Aircraft fueling vehicles, which have an overall height in excess of 3.5m, may mount 360 beacon lamps on the vehicle cab provided that tail signal lamps are operated in conjunction with the 360 beacon lamp to provide adequate indication to the rear of the vehicle. c. Police, emergency services and other vehicles equipped with safety marking specified for operation on movement areas and service roads satisfy these directives. See next page for diagrams. 16

18 SAFETY MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR APRON SERVICES VEHICLES (DIAGRAMS) 11. GENERAL ORIENTATION Runways There are two intersecting runways at HSIA, namely: Runway 05-23; and Runway

19 11.02 Taxiways There are a total of nine controlled taxiways, two uncontrolled taxiways with designator signs, and several other uncontrolled taxiways at the airport Controlled taxiways Four controlled taxiways directly connected to the airport s main apron are: Taxiway A connecting the Apron and Runway and to Taxiways B, C and uncontrolled Taxiway J. Taxiway D connecting the Apron and Runway and to Taxiway M and Runway Taxiway G connecting the Apron and Taxiway E and Taxiway F. Taxiway H connecting the Apron and Runway The five other controlled taxiways are: Taxiway C connecting Taxiway A and Runway Taxiway B connecting Taxiway A and Runway Taxiway E connecting Taxiway G and Runway Taxiway F connecting Taxiway G and Runway and new F to to Taxiway M connecting Taxiway D and Runway Uncontrolled taxiways The two uncontrolled taxiways and designator signs are: Taxiway J connecting Taxiway A to Taxiway K; and Taxiway K accessible via Taxiway J. Other uncontrolled taxiways are: Taxiway connecting HSIA main apron and Jazz Air aprons; Taxiway connecting Taxiway A and: o o o o o o Heliport apron. IMP apron. Air Canada apron. Provincial Airlines apron. IMP Hangar 7 apron. IMP Hangar 5 apron. 18

20 Taxiway connecting Taxiway J and IMP Hangar 10; Taxiway connecting Taxiway J and IMP Hangar 9; Taxiway connecting Taxiway K and Gateway Hangar; Taxiway Connecting Taxiway K and IMP Hangar 9; and Taxiway connecting Taxiway K and Cougar Hangar Navigation aids installations For identifying either side of the centerline of a runway, The Nav Canada Canadian NOTAM Procedures Manual provides the following guidance in relation to using compass points instead of right and left. Instrument Landing Systems:- Localizer 23 on approach path to Runway 05. Localizer 05 on Perimeter Road 23. Localizer 14 on approach path to Runway 14. Glide path 14 east of Runway 14-32, between intersection of Taxiway H and threshold Runway Glide path 23 west of intersection of Runway and south of Runway

21 RVR B on RVR B Road off south side of Runway RVR A on RVR A Road between Taxiway D and glide path 23, RVR 14 near glide path 14. o Note: RVR = Runway Visual Range. Air traffic control tower off Taxiway D on Tower Road. Precision approach path indicator lights: On north side of Runway between threshold 05 and Taxiway B intersection; and On east side of Runway at Taxiway M intersection Access roads and taxiways to the runway To the east edge (right) of runway starting at the threshold of 32: Remote Receiver Road. Perimeter Road 23 (south of 05-23). Perimeter Road 23 (north of 05-23). Glide Path 14 Road. Approach Road 14. To the west edge (right) of runway starting at the threshold of 14: Taxiway H. Taxiway F. Taxiway M. Taxiway D. Approach Road 32. To the south edge (right) or runway starting at the threshold of 05: RVR Road B. Fire Hall Road. Taxiway D. Glide Path 23 Road. 20

22 Approach Road 23. To the north edge (right) side of runway starting at the threshold of 23: Taxiway E. Taxiway D. Crash Road. Taxiway C. Taxiway B. Taxiway A. Approach Road 05. To the west edge (right) of Taxiway D starting at the South Apron: Maintenance Road; Tower Road; and Approach Road 32. To the east edge (left) of Taxiway D starting at the South Apron: RVR A Road. AWOS Road [AWOS = Automated Weather Operating System] Taxiway M Other airside roads The Service Road extending from the South Apron to Taxiway J. 12. REDUCED/LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS PLAN Background The Reduced/Low Visibility Operations Plan (R/LVOP) describes enhancements, procedures, and actions at HSIA that are applicable to the airport operator, Nav Canada, airlines, and airport tenants with respect to operation of the airport during reduced and low visibility conditions. The Airport Duty Manager will coordinate with Air Traffic Control in order to activate and terminate the low visibility procedures based on information derived from the runway visual range (RVR) readings. All airside operators will be advised, via citiwatch, of the activation and termination of low visibility operations. 21

23 12.02 Limitations and restrictions of vehicle operations on the movement and maneuvering area HIAA has implemented the following operational restrictions to reduce the risk of airside incursions in reduced visibility and low visibility operating conditions: 1. Reduced Visibility Conditions Airside vehicle activity will be restricted as follows: a. The following HIAA and Nav Canada airside vehicle activity are exempt from reduced visibility vehicle operating restrictions: i. Emergency services vehicles responding to an airport emergency; ii. iii. iv. Airside visual aids inspections, maintenance and repairs; Airside wildlife patrols; Airside runway surface condition and FOD inspections; v. Vehicles involved in snow removal, ice control and FOD removal. vi. Nav Canada technicians requiring access to essential navigational aids. b. No vehicles or equipment may operate within the localizer and glide path sensitive or restricted areas for the active runway; c. Airport Authority Supervisors will curtail or suspend discretionary airside maintenance activity on the active runway strip; d. Airfield maintenance and construction activity on the airside will be assessed by the Airport Duty Manager, on the basis of the terminal area forecast to determine if any activity should be curtailed or suspended, will assess airfield maintenance and construction activity on the airside; e. All vehicles must be equipped with amber strobe lights or an amber-rotating beacon that is visible from 360 around the vehicle. Fuel trucks may operate with beacon and four-way flashers. f. Apron servicing equipment must be equipped with appropriate markings and reflective material as outlined in the Local Airport Traffic Directives. 2. Low Visibility Conditions All of the above-noted reduced visibility vehicle operating restrictions will remain in effect and: a. Airport Security will patrol all Aprons and remove any unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians from airside; 22

24 b. Construction activity in remote areas on the airside will be assessed in relation to the terminal area forecast to determine if such activity should be curtailed or suspended or if additional airside escort resources should be assigned to the project i. The Airport Duty Manager in consultation with ATC may authorize construction activity to continue in areas that are remote form the ILS sensitive areas, taxiways, aprons and OLS; and c. Airport agencies will endeavour to reduce the number of vehicles operating on the maneuvering area in low visibility conditions to only those that are essential for flight safety Use and operation of visual aids Blue taxiway edge lights are installed on all taxiway. Inset centerline taxiway lighting are on Taxi A, G & F across from Runway 14/32 to Taxi F. Stop bars are located at all taxiway hold points leading to Runway 05/23. RGLs are located at all hold points on taxiways leading to Runway 05/23 and at the Taxi J hold line. The RGLS and stop bars will be activated by ATB when the RVRs are below 2600 ft. For further details on low visibility operations, refer to the HSIA Reduced/Low Visibility Operations Plan. 13. AIRPORT PAVEMENT MARKINGS Runway pavement markings Markings for runways are white. See next page for diagram RUNWAY PAVEMENT MARKINGS. 23

25 RUNWAY PAVEMENT MARKINGS 24

26 13.02 Threshold markings Threshold markings consist of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the runway centerline. The number of stripes is related to the runway width. A threshold marking helps identify the beginning of the runway that is available for landing. In some instances, the landing threshold may be relocated or displaced Displaced thresholds a. A permanent displaced threshold is a threshold located at a point other than the physical beginning or end of the runway. The portion of the runway so displaced may be used for take-off, but not landing. Landing aircraft may use the displaced area on the opposite end for roll out. At HSIA, runway has this displacement at the 23-end. b. A temporary displaced threshold is a runway threshold relocated at a point other than physical beginning or end of the runway. This point of the runway is, for a short time, displaced for maintenance or construction work. This portion of the runway is not available for the landing, take-off or taxiing of aircraft. ATC clearance is required to approach within 200-feet of the runway. NOTE: For threshold and permanent displaced threshold markings see the diagram on the previous page Pavement markings other than runway markings a. The vehicle operator must know the layouts of the aprons and service roads, including the location of operational stands, vehicle corridors, and aircraft guide lines. Vehicle operators must have a thorough knowledge of the pavement marking system on the entire aircraft movement area. b. The following color pavement markings are found at the airport: i. White pavement markings pertain to vehicle movement and control, apron safety lines (e.g. pedestrian walkways, crosswalks and vehicle corridors) and runways. ii. iii. iv. Yellow pavement markings are aircraft guide lines e.g. aircraft guide lines, aircraft taxi lanes, lead-in lines; hold-short lines, stop bars, information triangles and identifiers. Red pavement markings are apron safety lines. Black pavement markings may be used to highlight white or yellow pavement markings depending on the shade of the pavement color. c. Designate vehicle corridors are vehicle roads on the apron outlined by two solid white lines, which may contain a white broken centre line. All vehicles (with the exception of vehicles noted below) must operate 25

27 within these corridors when moving about the main apron (e.g. to or from operational stands, between operational stands, across aircraft taxi lanes, etc). Only these vehicles may operate outside the corridors: i. Vehicles such as the airport patrol, airport maintenance, construction and snow removal vehicles, that require access to other areas of the apron when performing their duties and apron equipment avoiding snow removal equipment. ii. Emergency vehicles, with warning devices operating, when responding to an emergency. d. Although aircraft have the ultimate right-of-way, all vehicles and equipment shall also yield the right-ofway to airport maintenance equipment and emergency service vehicles performing their duties. e. Vehicles already in a designated vehicle corridor have the right-of-way over all other vehicles attempting to enter. Drivers must use the right-hand lane of a designated vehicle corridor and shall not pass other vehicles. f. Vehicle corridors are not guaranteed safe routes. Taxiing or parked aircraft may at times encroach on vehicle corridors and drivers must avoid such aircraft. For further information, please refer to the diagrams below; DIAGRAM A and DIAGRAM B. Also, see the RUNWAY PAVEMENT MARKINGS diagram in section See next page for DIAGRAM A. 26

28 DIAGRAM A See next page for DIAGRAM B. 27

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30 Apron Vehicle Corridor Service Road 29

31 14. LIGHTING SYSTEMS ON MOVEMENT AREAS Coloured lights Difference coloured lights are used to indicate the edges and areas of various aircraft movement surfaces Taxiway lights a. Blue Edge Lights are used along the edges of aprons and taxiways during periods of darkness or restricted visibility conditions. b. Double Blue Edge Lights are used to indicate the intersection of: Taxiway to runway. Taxiway to taxiway. c. Amber or Yellow Lights are used at the intersection of aprons and taxiways. d. Taxiway Centerline Lights facilitate ground traffic under low visibility conditions. They are usually located along the taxiway centerline. They are in-pavement steady-burning green lights. They may also be seen along certain designated taxiing paths in portions of runway and apron areas. e. Taxiway Centerline Lead-off Lights provide visual guidance when exiting the runway. They are colorcoded to warn aircraft and vehicles that they are within the runway environment of instrument landing system (ILS) critical area. The in-pavement lights start with a green light from the runway centerline then alternating yellow and green to one centerline light position beyond the run way holding position of ILS critical area holding position. f. Taxiway Centerline Lead-on Lights provide visual guidance when entering the runway. These lights are bi-directional e.g. one side emits light for the lead-on function while the other side emits light for the lead-off function. Any light that emits green light for the lead-on function alternates green and yellow light for the lead-off function. g. Runway Guard Lights are located at a taxiway/runway intersection. They are primarily used to enhance the conspectus of the taxiway/runway intersections during low visibility conditions. h. Stop Bar Lights are used to confirm air traffic control (ATC) clearance to enter or cross the active runway in reduced and low visibility conditions. They consist of a row of red, uni-directional, steady-burning inpavement lights installed across the entire taxiway at the runway holding position, and elevated steadyburning red lights on each side. The stop bar is operated in conjunction with the taxiway centerline leadon lights, which extend form the stop bar towards the runway. Following ATC clearance to proceed, the stop bar is turned off and the lead-on lights are turned on. 30

32 Note: Never cross a red illuminated stop bar, even if an ATC clearance has been given to proceed onto or across the runway. Contact ATB for clarification. If, after crossing a stop bar, the taxiway centerline lead-on lights inadvertently extinguish, stop immediately and contact ATC for further instructions. Stop Bar Runway Guard Light Edge lighting on airside movement areas Different coloured lights area used to indicate the edge of various aircraft movement surfaces. a. Blue Lights are used along the edge of aprons and taxiways; b. Double Blue Lights are used to indicate the intersection of: 31

33 i. Taxiway and runway. ii. Taxiway and taxiway. c. White Lights are used along the edge of runways. d. Double White Lights are used to indicate the intersection of two runways. e. Red Edge Lights are used to indicate the entrance to the crash road and firehall road. Crash roads must not be blocked with parked vehicles and/or obstacles at any time. f. Amber of Yellow Lights are used at the intersection of aprons and taxiways. g. Two-sided Lights (half-red and half-green) are used at the end of runways with the red half facing the runway and the green half pointing away from the runway. Note: Every vehicle operator must know the meaning of these lights to avoid entering areas where they are not permitted to be and as a guide to vehicle movement when within the manoeuvring areas (runways and taxiways) of the airport. See next page for diagram AIRFIELD LIGHTING. 32

34 AIRFIELD LIGHTING 15. SIGNS ON MOVEMENT AREAS Airside service roads Signs used on aprons and airside service roads are generally the same signs as those used on provincial roads throughout Canada. All vehicle operators on airside service roads are required to comply with these signs, which are enforceable under the Airport Traffic Regulations and other acts and regulations Aircraft movement area signs Signs used on the aircraft movement area (runways, taxiways and aprons) are designed for the use and guidance of aircraft. They are also of value to vehicle operators to identify areas they should not enter or as guides to vehicle operation while in the aircraft movement area. These signs are normally mounted on the 33

35 left, right or both sides or a runway or taxiway or the edge of the apron according to requirements and are located 15 metres to 20 metres (50 feet to 65 feet) to the side from the edge of the movement surface Mandatory instruction signs a. ILS hold position (hold short Cat II) signs: There are two red with white lettering CAT II sign at HSIA. They are located on both sides of Runway 14-32, at the CAT II hold short line, south of Runway When conditions warrant, ground control will advise vehicle operators to hold short CAT II. Unless told by ground control to hold short at the CAT II sign, the closer runway designator hold sign (as shown in diagram b below) will be used when advised by ground control to Hold Short of Runway 23. b. Runway designator signs: These signs are red, they carry the combined message to hold short and that the runway ahead is as indicated on the sign Directional, information and designator signs At Halifax Stanfield International Airport, directional signs are yellow with black alphanumeric identifiers. Directional signs show the direction by an arrow. 34

36 15.05 Designator signs Designator signs are black with yellow alphanumeric identifiers. Designator signs, like street signs, identify the names of taxiways by letter. Remember that taxiways are referred to, when speaking, by using the phonetic alphabet (e.g. Taxiway A is spoken as taxiway alpha ; Taxiway B is spoken as taxiway bravo, etc.). Taxiways designated by a letter indicate that vehicles or pedestrians may not enter that taxiway without approval by ground control, except for Taxiway J and Taxiway K. 35

37 15.06 ATC clearance signs ATC Clearance Signs are located on all access roads accessing the manoeuvring area 200 feet from the edge of the manoeuvring surface. This sign alerts vehicle operators and pedestrians that tower clearance is required to approach the manoeuvring area. DA permit holders cannot proceed beyond this sign Monitor signs Monitor signs are located on all access roads to Taxiway J and Taxiway K. These signs alert vehicle operators to monitor while operating in Taxiway J and Taxiway K. Note: Vehicle operators are not required to contact Ground Control. 36

38 16. MANEUVERING AREAS D-AVOP required Before operating a vehicle on the maneuvering area, the operator must be a qualified vehicle operator at D- AVOP level and have a ROC-A, or be in D-AVOP training under the direction of a qualified D-AVOP Operator Ground Control a. Whenever non-radio-equipped vehicles and equipment are operating in groups or fleets with a radioequipped vehicle, they shall be under the control of a qualified employee responsible for requesting and acknowledging all ground control instructions. Recommended radio procedures are outlined in these directives (see Annex: Radio Procedures for D AVOP holders only). b. Ground control directs all traffic on the manoeuvring area at the airport. Drivers and pedestrians must always obey its instructions Maneuvering area a. Vehicle operators must always report to the ground control before entering and immediately after leaving the maneuvering area. b. Before proceeding onto the maneuvering areas, the vehicle operator shall contact ground control for permission to proceed to a specific location. The vehicle operator shall acknowledge all instructions from ground control as understood, or request that the instructions be repeated if not understood. The operator shall proceed, only along the specified route to the specified location. c. Requests for permission to proceed into the maneuvering area shall include: the vehicle identification, its current location, specific destination and intended activity or work to be performed while in the maneuvering area Hold short a. Whenever an operator is instructed to hold short of a runway, or is awaiting permission to cross or to proceed onto a runway, the operator shall hold the vehicle 60 m (200 ft) from the nearest edge of the runway, or behind the hold short line. It is mandatory for all vehicle operators to read back all hold short 37

39 instructions from ground control. It is not necessary to advise the ground control when the vehicle has reached the hold short line. b. This procedure also applies to the area extending from each end of the runway to permit unobstructed aircraft approach to the runway for landing and to gain altitude after takeoff. Where the land falls away sharply off the end of a runway, this procedure may not apply. Note: Taxiway hold positions are marked with two solid and two broken yellow lines, with the broken lines closest to the runway. When given permission from ground control to work in a taxiway, vehicle operators must ensure they do not cross the hold short line and/or remain 60 m (200 ft) from the runway unless advised otherwise by ground control Leaving the runway When instructed to leave the runway, vehicle operators shall acknowledge instructions and proceed to a taxi hold position or to a safe position off to the side of the runway at least 60 m (200 ft) from the nearest edge of the runway. Once in a holding position, vehicle operators shall inform the ground controller that they are off the runway and give their exact position. Note: Vehicles and equipment operators must notify Air Traffic Control if there is an operational requirement to operate within 60 m (200 ft.) of the runway Equipment breakdown and radio failure a. If equipment breaks down, the operator shall immediately notify Ground Control of the location and difficulty and ask for assistance. b. If the radio fails while the vehicle is in the maneuvering area, turn the vehicle to face the control tower and flash the headlights off and on. The ground controller will respond using the following light signals: Flashing green light proceed. Steady red light stop, hold your position. Flashing red light leave the runway. Flashing white light return to starting point on the airport. Note: When moving from the manoeuvring area, the vehicle operator must hold short of each intervening runway and receive permission to proceed (flashing green light signal) before crossing the runway. 38

40 c. If both the radio and vehicle fail while in the maneuvering area, use other available communications, e.g. a cell phone or a company radio, to contact the Airport Duty Manager ( ). This will enable the Control Tower to be informed of the situation and for assistance to be arranged to help the vehicle operator. Wait in your vehicle until assistance arrives. NOTE: Use of a cell phone in this emergency situation would not constitute a violation under these HSIATDs. d. The blinking on and off of runway lights is a warning signal for all vehicles to leave the runway immediately Vehicle call sign All vehicles operating in the maneuvering areas must have the vehicle s call sign visibly posted inside the vehicle in view of the driver. 17. VEHICLE OPERATING PROCEDURES Safety a. All operators of a vehicle on airside must ensure the vehicle meets acceptable standards for safety. Any vehicle, which in the opinion of airport patrol represents an obvious safety hazard, will be ordered from the airside, or towed to a secure area, and the vehicle operator will be ticketed. b. No person shall operate a vehicle on airside in a manner that, having regard to all the circumstances, is dangerous to aircraft, equipment, persons or vehicles. c. Unless authorized by HIAA, no person shall use a cellular device or head phones e.g. MP3, ipod etc. while operating a vehicle airside. d. Vehicle operators shall not drive over electrical cables, fuel hoses etc., at any time. Power cords for ground power units are to be removed from vehicle operating areas when not in use. e. Vehicle operators shall obey all airside signs (e.g. stops signs, yield signs, etc.). f. Vehicle operators will be charged with careless and imprudent driving in instances involving excessive speed, driving in such manner to cause another driver or pilot to take defensive action or driving in such a manner to cause personal injury and/or property damage. g. Vehicle operators shall remain a safe distance from areas affected by jet blast or prop-wash of maneuvering aircraft and not pass in front of or closely behind aircraft with engines running unless the wheels of the aircraft are chocked or the marshaller waves permission. 39

41 h. Vehicle operators shall not pass in front of or closely behind aircraft with anti-collision lights activated, unless the wheels of the aircraft are chocked or the pilot and/or marshaller waves permission. i. Every operator of a vehicle on an apron shall acknowledge and obey an instruction received from airport patrol. j. All vehicles and equipment on the apron must be operated by persons authorized by HIAA, or be escorted by a vehicle operated by a person so authorized. k. A DA qualified airside driver will be limited to operation of a vehicle on the airport apron and service roads. This limitation recognizes that the operator will not require access to airside areas other than the apron and service roads and that vehicles used in the normal performance of their duties will not normally be equipped with safety and radio equipment necessary for safe vehicle operation on airport maneuvering areas. Vehicles operated on Taxiway J and Taxiway K must be equipped with safety and radio equipment, or be under escort, due to the requirement to broadcast intentions, as per section l. Vehicles can seriously interfere with electronic equipment. No vehicle operator should proceed closer than 150 m (500 ft) from an Instrument Landing System (ILS) transmitter building except with permission of the Control Tower. The location of sensitive air navigation equipment and related zones of restricted vehicle operation are indicated on the airport site plan of the map section of these directives. m. Vehicle operators shall use service and perimeter roads to reach field locations when these roads are available and time permits as opposed to manoeuvring areas, which may be shorter routes. n. Only vehicle operators with an operational requirement (i.e. road maintenance, security patrols) are permitted to traverse the perimeter roads. o. Operators shall reduce speed and maintain a careful lookout when near aircraft and corners of buildings or other installations. p. Whenever a self-propelled vehicle is moving from one place to another on the airport apron, those vehicles equipped with four-way flashers (beacon lamp only for vehicles with a cab) must be in operation. The purpose of this procedure is to indicate to taxiing aircraft that the vehicle is being operated in the active apron area Aircraft Towing a. Tow operations on the maneuvering areas must be carried out by personnel in possession of a valid D AVOP and ROC-A (minimum of one person). b. Personnel in possession of a valid D AVOP and ROC-A will carry out radio communication with Halifax Ground, and will obtain permission for the aircraft and tow vehicle to operate on maneuvering areas. 40

42 c. There must be a closed communication system in place between personnel riding the brakes and the personnel operating the tow vehicle Foreign object debris No person shall: a. Throw, deposit or knowingly leave on a road, apron or maneuvering area at an airport any mud, gravel, glass, nails, tacks, scraps of metal, chemical substance or other material that may damage any aircraft or vehicle. b. Throw, deposit or knowingly leave any form of trash or garbage on airside except in a container provided for that purpose Right-of-way a. Aircraft always have the right-of-way. A vehicle operator, therefore, shall yield to any aircraft. Before entering an airport movement area, the vehicle operator shall always visually check and ensure that aircraft are not approaching or departing. Aircraft under tow are considered aircraft ; b. Every operator of a vehicle in an airside area shall yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle with warning devices operating; c. Every operator of a vehicle in an airside area, other than an emergency vehicle with warning devices operating, shall yield the right-of-way to: i. Vehicles and equipment engaged in snow removal, pavement ice control activities or other maintenance activities; and ii. Vehicles towing aircraft. d. Every operator of a vehicle entering or on an apron shall yield the right-of-way to an aircraft that is approaching and is close enough to constitute an immediate hazard and refrain from proceeding until the operator can do so in safety Smoking Smoking is not permitted on airside. The prohibition applies equally to persons whether they are inside or outside of vehicles and/or equipment. a. Employees found smoking on airside will be removed to groundside and their RAIC or pass suspended; 14-days for a first offence, 30-days for a second offence and permanently for a third offence (or as determined by HIAA Manager, Security). b. E-cigarettes and water-pipes are treated the same as cigarettes and their use airside is not permitted. 41

43 17.06 North and South Gates a. All vehicles entering airside by way of the North or South gate must be registered in accordance with the Equipment Registration Policy, or be under escort in accordance with section of these directives. b. All vehicle operators entering or exiting the North or South gate shall not proceed until the gate has reached the full upright position and the green light is activated. c. All vehicle operators exiting the North or South gate shall wait and watch until the gate has fully closed behind them. This is to ensure that there is no entry by an unauthorized vehicle, a pedestrian or an animal. d. When proceeding from airside to the North Gate, vehicle operators must obey the two flashing red lights that are on top of a sign which reads: STOP DO NOT PROCEED PAST THIS SIGN WHILE SEARCH IS BEING CONDUCTED. This means that vehicles must stop while the two red lights are flashing. When the lights are not flashing, vehicles can proceed as normal Equipment a. All equipment on the movement area must be registered in accordance with the Equipment Registration Policy. b. All vehicles and mobile equipment operating on aprons or service roads, and are equipped with headlights, are to operate with headlights on low beam during extreme weather conditions e.g. fog, snow, rain, etc. and headlights must be on from dusk till dawn in all driving conditions. Driving lights are not acceptable during these conditions. c. Unless exempted by HIAA; all self-propelled vehicles must be equipped with headlamps, tail lamps, parking lamps and - if licensed for off airport use - a license plate lamp. Vehicles with a cab must also be 42

44 equipped with a rotating or flashing beacon lamp mounted on top of the vehicle. Vehicles without a cab must be capable of operating the parking and tail lamps so that they flash on and off in unison Aircraft fueling No person shall operate a vehicle within 15 m (50 ft.) of an aircraft being fueled, or defueled, except for the purpose of servicing that aircraft, or as required when operating within a designated vehicle corridor Operation on vehicle corridors and service roads a. Vehicle operators shall not pass in vehicle corridors, but may pass on service roads (within the speed limit). b. Vehicle operators shall use extreme caution when passing on service roads, paying particular attention to crossing taxiway and blind driveways. c. No operator of a vehicle entering an apron, or on an apron, shall approach or cross an aircraft movement guideline except at a right angle to the aircraft movement guideline. Note: This directive does not apply to operators of vehicles involved in active snow or FOD removal. d. Speed limits at the airport are: i. Main apron = 30 km/h. ii. iii. iv. Service road = 45 km /h. When towing equipment, such as carts, etc. = 30 km/h. Other service roads = 50 km/h. e. Vehicle operators must use vehicle corridors unless operating between one overhead bridge and the adjacent overhead bridges to the left or to the right. Entering and exiting vehicle corridors must be done at right angles only. Note: This directive does not apply when the operator of vehicle needs to avoid vehicles involved in active snow removal. f. During pushback, the operators must ensure that the aircraft is pushed back to an area where the aircraft will not block the vehicle corridor, while awaiting taxiing instructions from ground control. g. Vehicle operators shall not pass behind or in front of an aircraft that has the collision lights activated, unless the marshaller or pilot signals them to proceed. 43

45 17.10 Carts, bins and dollies a. Vehicle operators shall not train more than six baggage carts/container dollies, or four pallet dollies (empty or full) at any time. b. All non-self-propelled equipment is required to carry a strip of yellow reflective material along the full length of the equipment and diagonal yellow and black panels on the front and rear lower corners. c. All vehicles operating on airport movement areas shall have safety equipment and display markings as described in chapter 10 Required Safety Equipment for Vehicles. d. The presence of unlit equipment on airport aprons can be a significant hazard to taxiing aircraft. For this reason, unless exempted by HIAA, it is important that the reflective material on all equipment should be kept clean and in good condition at all times. Reflective tape must be visible at all times; e. Vehicle operators are to ensure that containers are secured to dollies, functional and in proper position for loading; and f. Vehicle operators are to ensure that baggage/cargo carts containing luggage/cargo are operated with the sides up and curtains pulled when so equipped. Baggage Cart Baggage Container Dolly Pallet Dolly ULD Pallet Dolly 44