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 to assess runway incursion risks at the 45 busiest U.S. airports, with completion expected by early 2025.
The audit will evaluate current risks, identify procedural and equipment issues, and propose recommendations to enhance safety.
This initiative is a direct response to recommendations made by an independent aviation review team and multiple recent close calls, including a near-collision in September.
In parallel, the FAA is implementing new surface-awareness technologies at airports to further mitigate incursion incidents and improve 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.