GRF Presentation 1april.2021 2
GRF Presentation 1april.2021 2
Elisha Omuya-
Regional Officer - Aerodrome and Ground Aids
ICAO ESAF
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GRF INFORMATION FLOW
The Runway Surface condition has an effect on the wheel
drag.
• Dry
• Wet
• Slippery wet
• Contaminated runway
Using of RCAM
Runway surface conditions
• Dry
A runway is considered dry if its surface is free from visible moisture and not
contaminated within the area intended to be used.
The RWYCC for a Dry Runway is 6
A dry surface must be reported only when there is a need to report conditions
on one or more of the other thirds
A dry surface will be report where the report is the last, final report that closes
a period in which the runway was contaminated
Using of RCAM
Runway surface conditions
• Wet
A runway is considered wet when it is covered by any visible dampness or
water that is 3 mm or less in depth.
The RWYCC for a Wet Runway is 5
Wet runway assessments do not necessary require direct observation of all
affected pavements surfaces
Credible evidence of wet conditions such as receiving reports of rain at the
airport , can be used as a rationale for assigning wet RWYCCs.
Using of RCAM
Runway surface conditions
• Slippery wet
A wet runway may be slippery where the surface friction characteristics of a
significant portion of the runway have been determined to be degraded.
Some contributing factors that can create such conditions include rubber buildup,
groove failures/wear or pavement micro/macro textures.
The RWYCC for a Slippery Wet Runway is 3
Methods to determine that a runway is slippery wet may include a functional friction
measurements, observation by aerodrome maintenance personnel, repeated
reports by pilots and analysis of aeroplane stopping performance that indicates a
substandard surface.
Using of RCAM
Runway surface conditions
• Contaminated Runway
A runway is contaminated when a significant portion of the runway
surface area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the length and
width being used is covered by one or more of the substances listed in
the runway surface condition description
Using of RCAM
Runway surface conditions
• Contaminated Runway
Compacted snow Slush
Dry snow Standing water
Frost Wet ice
Ice Wet snow
Using of RCAM
Runway surface conditions
• Contaminated Runway
• Standing Water
Water of a depth more than 3 mm is defined
as standing water
The RWYCC for Slippery Water is 2
Using of RCAM
Contaminant depth
Contamination depth significantly affects aircraft takeoff and landing
performance, including stopping capability
Specific contaminants with more that 3 mm have been found to significantly
degrade aircraft takeoff and landing performance
The airport operator shall report the distribution of contaminant on the total
maintained portion of the runway for the following contaminant types only:
Standing Water more that 3 mm
Slush
Dry Snow
Wet Snow
Wet Snow or Dry Snow on top of Compacted Snow
Using of RCAM
Contaminant depth
The depth is reported as a two or three-digit number representing the
assessed depth in millimeters (mm) of the contaminant for each runway third
The assessment is based upon an even distribution within the runway thirds as
assessed by trained personnel
If measurements are included as part of the assessment process, the reported
values are still reported as assessed depths, as the trained personnel have
placed their judgment upon the measured depths to be representative for the
runway third
Where contaminant depth is not being reported, operator should indicate that
no information exists by entering NR
Runway Condition Report
Reporting
A RWYCC is reported for each runway third in the format of n/n/n
The percentage of the runway covered by contaminants, contaminant depth
and contaminant type should also be reported for each runway third
Runway thirds should reflect the entire usable pavement length of the runway,
inclusive of displaced threshold
The direction for listing the runway thirds should be in the direction as seen
from the lower runway designation number
Example: 5/5/2
Runway Condition Report
Aeroplane performance calculation section
Per cent coverage contaminant for each runway third (conditional. not reported for
one runway third if it is dry or covered with less than 10 per cent): a number identifying
the percentage coverage. The percentages are to be reported in an up-to-nine
character group separated by a “/” for each runway third.
Format: [n]nn/[n]nn/[n]nn
Example: 25/50/100
NR/50/100 if contaminant coverage is less than 10% in the first third
With uneven distribution of the contaminants, additional information is to be given in
the plain language remark part of the situational awareness section of the runway
condition report. Where possible, a standardized text should be used.
Note.― When no information is to be reported, insert “NR” at its relevant position in
the message to indicate to the user that no information exists (/NR/).
Runway Condition Report
Aeroplane performance calculation section
Depth of loose contaminant: dry snow, wet snow, slush or standing water
for each runway third (Conditional, reported for STANDING WATER): a two-
or three-digit number representing the assessed depth (mm) of the
contaminant for each runway third.
Format: [n]nn/[n]nn/[n]nn
SNOWTAM 0149
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If the percentage
coverage changed
from 22 to 28% a
new RCR should be
issued