Guidance for the Assessment and Reporting on Surface Conditions of Aerodrome Movement Areas

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AIP Aeronautical information publications

AIC Aeronautical information circulars

NOTAM Notice to airmen

ATIS Automatic terminal information services

ICAO International Civil Aviation Authority

RCR Runway Condition Report

CAA Civil Aviation Authority

Cir Circular

1 - Purpose

This guidance provides information to the airport operator on:

  • Assessment of the surface condition of the aerodrome movement areas

  • Reporting data on the surface condition of the aerodrome movement areas to the Aeronautical Information Services

  • Using the appropriate method of promulgating the information on the surface condition of the aerodrome movement areas (AIP, AIC, NOTAM, SNOWTAM, AIREPs, ATIS or ATC communications).