Order 7110.65P, Air Traffic Control, with changes

8/5/04Pilot/Controller GlossaryRUNWAY HEADING− The magnetic direction thatcorresponds with the runway centerline extended, notthe painted runway number. When cleared to “fly ormaintain runway heading,” pilots are expected to flyor maintain the heading that corresponds with theextended centerline of the departure runway. Driftcorrection shall not be applied; e.g., Runway 4, actualmagnetic heading of the runway centerline 044, fly044.RUNWAY IN USE/ACTIVE RUNWAY/DUTYRUNWAY− Any runway or runways currently beingused for takeoff or landing. When multiple runwaysare used, they are all considered active runways. Inthe metering sense, a selectable adapted item whichspecifies the landing runway configuration or directionof traffic flow. The adapted optimum flight planfrom each transition fix to the vertex is determined bythe runway configuration for arrival metering processingpurposes.RUNWAY LIGHTS−(See AIRPORT LIGHTING.)RUNWAY MARKINGS−(See AIRPORT MARKING AIDS.)RUNWAY OVERRUN− In military aviation exclusively,a stabilized or paved area beyond the end of arunway, of the same width as the runway plusshoulders, centered on the extended runway centerline.RUNWAY PROFILE DESCENT− An instrumentflight rules (IFR) air traffic control arrival procedureto a runway published for pilot use in graphic and/ortextual form and may be associated with a STAR.Runway Profile Descents provide routing and maydepict crossing altitudes, speed restrictions, andheadings to be flown from the en route structure to thepoint where the pilot will receive clearance for andexecute an instrument approach procedure. A RunwayProfile Descent may apply to more than onerunway if so stated on the chart.(Refer to AIM.)RUNWAY SAFETY AREA− A defined surfacesurrounding the runway prepared, or suitable, forreducing the risk of damage to airplanes in the eventof an undershoot, overshoot, or excursion from therunway. The dimensions of the RSA vary and can bedetermined by using the criteria contained withinAC 150/5300-13, Airport Design, Chapter 3.Figure 3−1 in AC 150/5300-13 depicts the RSA. Thedesign standards dictate that the RSA shall be:a. Cleared, graded, and have no potentially hazardousruts, humps, depressions, or other surfacevariations;b. Drained by grading or storm sewers to preventwater accumulation;c. Capable, under dry conditions, of supportingsnow removal equipment, aircraft rescue and firefightingequipment, and the occasional passage ofaircraft without causing structural damage to theaircraft; and,d. Free of objects, except for objects that need tobe located in the runway safety area because of theirfunction. These objects shall be constructed on lowimpact resistant supports (frangible mounted structures)to the lowest practical height with the frangiblepoint no higher than 3 inches above grade.(Refer to AC 150/5300-13, Airport Design,Chapter 3.)RUNWAY TRANSITION−a. Conventional STARs/SIDs. The portion of aSTAR/SID that serves a particular runway or runwaysat an airport.b. RNAV STARs/SIDs. Defines a path(s) fromthe common route to the final point(s) on a STAR. Fora SID, the common route that serves a particularrunway or runways at an airport.RUNWAY USE PROGRAM− A noise abatementrunway selection plan designed to enhance noiseabatement efforts with regard to airport communitiesfor arriving and departing aircraft. These plans aredeveloped into runway use programs and apply to allturbojet aircraft 12,500 pounds or heavier; turbojetaircraft less than 12,500 pounds are included only ifthe airport proprietor determines that the aircraftcreates a noise problem. Runway use programs arecoordinated with FAA offices, and safety criteriaused in these programs are developed by the Office ofFlight Operations. Runway use programs are administeredby the Air Traffic Service as “Formal” or“Informal” programs.a. Formal Runway Use Program− An approvednoise abatement program which is defined andacknowledged in a Letter of Understanding betweenFlight Operations, Air Traffic Service, the airportproprietor, and the users. Once established, participationin the program is mandatory for aircraft operatorsand pilots as provided for in 14 CFR Section 91.129.PCG R−7