Runway Safety Program

Committed to continuously improving surface safety

Learn about our Safety Call to Action

Our Commitment to Safety

Runway Safety is key to the safe beginning and conclusion of every flight. Runway Safety continues to be one of the FAA's highest priorities and encompasses pilots, air traffic controllers, and airport vehicle drivers. We offer guidance, resources, and expertise and welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions.

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Hot Spots

Reducing the potential for runway confusion through standardizing hot spot symbology and verbiage.

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Video Resources

Videos from the cockpit to assist pilots and self-guided videos for flight instructors to help students.

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Arrival Alert Notices

Addressing wrong surface events by releasing Arrival Alert Notices (AAN) at several airports with a history of risk.

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Statistics

Reporting runway incursion statistics and runway incursion events.

Runway Safety Resources