FAA to Conduct Runway Safety Audit at Major U.S. Airports

Agency will launch a review to assess runway incursion risks at the 45 busiest U.S. airports.

Amelia Walsh

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 09:14 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The FAA has launched an audit of runway incursion risks at the 45 busiest U.S. airports to evaluate procedures, identify issues, and recommend safety improvements.
This action is a direct response to recommendations from a November 2023 independent aviation review team and several recent close calls, including a September incident where a collision was narrowly averted.
Expected to conclude by early 2025, the audit complements the FAA's ongoing efforts to implement new surface-awareness technologies at airports nationwide to enhance safety.

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On Tuesday, the FAA announced that it will begin an audit to assess runway incursion risks at the 45 busiest airports in the U.S.

According to Reuters, the audit will evaluate each airport’s risks, identify potential issues with procedures and equipment, and make recommendations to improve safety. FAA’s Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service is conducting the review and expects to complete it by early 2025.