Pilot/Controller Glossary

8/15/19

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Flight Operations. Runway use programs are
administered by the Air Traffic Service as “Formal”
or “Informal” programs.

a.

Formal Runway Use Program

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 An approved

noise abatement program which is defined and
acknowledged in a Letter of Understanding between
Flight Operations, Air Traffic Service, the airport
proprietor, and the users. Once established, participa-
tion in the program is mandatory for aircraft operators
and pilots as provided for in 14 CFR Section 91.129.

b.

Informal Runway Use Program

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 An approved

noise abatement program which does not require a

Letter of Understanding, and participation in the
program is voluntary for aircraft operators/pilots.

RUNWAY VISIBILITY VALUE (RVV)

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(See VISIBILITY.)

RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE (RVR)

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(See VISIBILITY.)

RwyCC

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(See RUNWAY CONDITION CODES.)

RwyCR

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(See RUNWAY CONDITION REPORT.)