Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an airport's capital cost?

Accepted Answer

Investing in de-icing equipment is an example of a capital cost because it is a long-term investment in an asset that will be used for many years to come, rather than a regular operational expense.

Question 2

What is the first part of the runway that is usable for landing called?

Accepted Answer

The first part of the runway that is usable for landing is called the threshold. This is the point where the runway begins and can be identified by markings on the pavement. It is also the point where pilots typically begin their landing approach.

Question 3

Worldwide, airport profits are closely linked to:

Accepted Answer

Airport profits are closely linked to the cost of fuel as it affects the airlines' operating costs which subsequently affect their willingness to use certain airports. Additionally, airport profits are also linked to the global economy as it affects the demand for air travel and the spending behavior of passengers. The success of ICAO, on the other hand, may have an indirect impact on airport profits, but it is not a direct factor.

Question 4

When it comes to employees at an airport…

Accepted Answer

In large airports, the airport itself usually employs only a small portion of the overall workforce, with the majority of employees working for airlines, contractors or service providers that operate within the terminal buildings or on the airfield.

Question 5

In the Airport Customer Service Delivery Chain…

Accepted Answer

The reputation of the airport can be impacted by any part of the customer service delivery chain, regardless of whether or not airport management was directly responsible for a negative passenger experience.

Question 6

How can using ASQ as a research tool help airports to ensure customer satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Using ASQ helps airports to track passenger satisfaction levels, monitor their standing in comparison to other airports, identify areas for improvement and track changes in customer perspectives over time. Therefore, all the options given in the question are correct.

Question 7

codes for airports are primarily used for international standardization in aeronautical flight plans and by air navigation service providers (ANSPs) around the globe. Which of these fits in the blank?

Accepted Answer

Codes for airports are primarily used for international standardization in aeronautical flight plans and by air navigation service providers (ANSPs) around the globe. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is responsible for the allocation and management of airport codes on a global scale. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) also uses codes for airports, but primarily for commercial purposes such as baggage handling and ticketing. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are regulatory bodies responsible for overseeing aviation safety within their respective countries and do not manage airport codes on a global scale.

Question 8

Airports are coded by

Accepted Answer

Airports are coded by a three-letter code that usually corresponds with the name of the city it serves. These codes are assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and are based on the name of the airport or nearby city.

Question 9

The purpose of reliever airports is:

Accepted Answer

The purpose of reliever airports is to relieve congestion at busy hub airports by accepting overflow traffic.

Question 10

When flying from Istanbul, Turkey to Tokyo, Japan, is it required that a customer clears customs?

Accepted Answer

Whenever traveling internationally, it is required for customers to clear customs upon arrival at their destination. This is true regardless of the value of goods they are carrying, any criminal history they may have, or the duration of the flight.

Question 11

Bill is trying to fly to Toronto, Canada from Berlin, Germany. Since there are no direct flights available, he books a flight to London and boards a connecting flight that takes him to Toronto. What type of airport does Bill stop at in London?

Accepted Answer

Bill stops at a transit airport in London because he is transferring from one flight to another in the course of his international journey. This airport also acts as a gateway airport because it serves as an entry point to another country or region, facilitating international flights and connections.

Question 12

Aerotropolises

Accepted Answer

Aerotropolises are a concept where business parks are established near an airport and are interconnected. They aim to create a new form of urban development that supports both air transportation and economic development in the surrounding areas.

Question 13

If an airport provides direct connections to a train station, a heliport and a subway system, it can be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A multi-modal port refers to an airport that has connections to various modes of transportation such as train, heliport, and subway systems. It emphasizes the idea of promoting intermodal transportation and connectivity.

Question 14

In the future, airports will need to weigh which costs?

Accepted Answer

Airports will need to weigh the cost of expansion against the potential missed revenue from not expanding, as capacity constraints can limit growth and revenue opportunities.

Question 15

In the case study of the Air France flight 4590, the tragedy was caused by foreign object debris at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France. The debris ruptured a tyre, caused it to disintegrate, and sent tyre fragments into the wing. The impact of the fragments caused a shock wave, which ruptured a fuel tank. The leaking fuel caused flame-outs. What is meant by flame-out?

Accepted Answer

Flame-out refers to the sudden loss of power in an aircraft engine due to the interruption of fuel flow or combustion. In this case, the leaking fuel caused the flame-outs in the engines of the aircraft.

Question 16

To prevent accidents like the case study of the Air France flight 4590, airports implement FOD prevention programs. How often should runways be inspected for FOD?

Accepted Answer

According to FAA regulations, runways should be inspected for FOD at predetermined intervals, with different levels of scrutiny based on various factors such as time of day, weather conditions, and aircraft operations. This allows for a systematic approach to FOD prevention without causing undue delays to airport operations. Inspecting after each landing or takeoff would be too frequent and impractical, while weekly inspections may not be frequent enough to catch newly introduced FOD. Therefore, a predetermined interval approach is the most effective.

Question 17

The tragic final flight of Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 showed:

Accepted Answer

The tragic final flight of Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 showed that human factors, specifically the crew's deviation from standard operating procedures combined with poor runway conditions, led to the tragedy. While passengers did play a role in evacuating the plane, the incident did not involve a shoe bomb or an attempt to ignite an explosive. Furthermore, while the crew may have become fixated on a warning light, this was not the main cause of the accident.

Question 18

Following the tragic final flight of Southwest Airlines Flight 1248, authorities took some measures including airport design to prevent future accidents. One aspect of airport design that can reduce the negative impact of runway overruns is the implementation of a runway end safety area (RESA). Which one is TRUE about RESA?

Accepted Answer

A runway end safety area (RESA) is a defined area beyond the runway end available to reduce the risk of damage to airplanes in the event of an excursion (runway overrun or undershoot). It should be built from materials that effectively slow aircraft movement, such as crushable concrete or EMAS (Engineered Materials Arresting System). However, it shouldn't hinder rescue services. Runways supporting instrument approaches require longer RESAs, while smaller airports can have shorter RESAs. Therefore, options A and C are correct, and option B is incorrect. Thus, the answer is E.

Question 19

In the tragic final flight of Southwest Airlines Flight 1248, the pilots anticipated a challenging landing. Their on-board computer calculated the aircraft would successfully come to a stop on the runway with less than 10 metres (30 feet) of runway to spare, as the surface was snowy and slippery and there was a tailwind of 8 knots. What one is TRUE about tailwind?

Accepted Answer

Tailwinds decrease the aerodynamic resistance to motion, resulting in a longer landing distance. This is because the aircraft's groundspeed increases with the addition of the tailwind component, making it more difficult to stop within a given distance.

Quiz 6: Airports