ACI/ICAO Global Reporting Format for Airport Operators

Learning Outcomes

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:

1. Background to the ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF)
2. Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM)
3. Adjusted Runway Condition Codes
4. When to Conduct a Runway Condition Assessment
5. Conducting a Runway Condition Assessment
6. Runway Condition Worksheet
7. Example Scenarios

Assessment
This training course includes an integrated online assessment. Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.