Runway incursion
Aviation incident involving the improper presence of an entity on a runway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Runway excursion.
A runway incursion is an aviation incident involving improper positioning of vehicles or people on any airport runway or its protected area. When an incursion involves an active runway being used by arriving or departing aircraft, the potential for a collision hazard or Instrument Landing System (ILS) interference can exist. At present, various runway safety technologies and processes are commonly employed to reduce the risk and potential consequences of such an event.
The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (January 2024) |