Airport Engineering MCQs

1.Assertion (A): The proportion of incoming and outgoing flights affects the airport's capacity. Reason (R): Landing operations are usually prioritized over departures. Choose the correct option:

Both A and R are correct, and R properly explains ABoth A and R are correct, but R does not explain AA is correct, but R is incorrectA is incorrect, but R is correctNone of the above

2.Which of the following statements accurately describe ICAO's recommendations for adjusting the basic runway length?

Statements 1 and 2 are accurateStatements 2 and 3 are accurateStatements 1 and 3 are accurateStatements 1, 2, and 3 are all accurate

3.What is the required length of the clear zone for a non-instrument runway used by small aircraft?

150 meters300 meters600 meters750 meters

4.According to ICAO standards, what is the minimum required runway length for airports classified as type A and type E?

1500 meters for type A and 600 meters for type E2100 meters for type A and 750 meters for type E1500 meters for type A and 750 meters for type E2100 meters for type A and 600 meters for type E

5.An aircraft cruises at a speed of 500 km/h. If it encounters a headwind blowing at 50 km/h, what will be its airspeed and ground speed respectively?

450 km/h and 500 km/h500 km/h and 450 km/h450 km/h and 450 km/h500 km/h and 500 km/h

6.What is the wind speed threshold below which the calm period is measured as a percentage of time?

4.8 kilometers per hour6.4 kilometers per hour8.0 kilometers per hour9.6 kilometers per hour

7.Per ICAO guidelines, what color are all the markings on runways required to be?

8.What are the width and spacing of the transverse centerline bars along the extended centerline of a runway in an approach lighting system?

3 meters wide with 30 meters spacing4.2 meters wide with 30 meters spacing4.2 meters wide with 50 meters spacing3 meters wide with 45 meters spacing

9.What is the required gradient for the obstruction clearance line starting from the edge of a heliport?

One unit vertical to two units horizontalOne unit vertical to five units horizontalOne unit vertical to eight units horizontalOne unit vertical to forty units horizontal

10.What are the required dimensions of the landing zone for multiengine helicopters operating under IFR conditions?

11.Assertion (A): Airport throughput under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) conditions is generally lower compared to VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions. Reason (R): In clear weather (VFR), aircraft on final approach can be positioned closer together than in low visibility scenarios. What is the correct relationship between A and R?

Both A and R are correct, and R properly explains ABoth A and R are correct, but R does not explain AA is correct, but R is incorrectA is incorrect, but R is correctNone of the above

12.What is the smallest turning radius required for taxiways designed for supersonic transport aircraft?

60 meters120 meters180 meters240 meters

13.Which of the following represents a type of distress commonly seen in flexible pavements?

Alligator crackingMud pumpingWarping cracksShrinkage cracks

14.Which facility is designated for the maintenance and repair of aircraft?

15.What is the relationship between an aircraft's maximum gross take-off weight and its maximum structural landing weight?

It is the same as the maximum structural landing weight.It is lower than the maximum structural landing weight.It exceeds the maximum structural landing weight.It equals the sum of the empty operating weight and the payload.

16.What does the castor angle represent in aviation?

The angle between the aircraft's longitudinal axis and the direction in which the nose wheel movesThe angle formed between the wind direction and the runway's longitudinal axisThe angle separating the aircraft's true airspeed and the crosswind componentThe angle between the horizontal plane and the aircraft's fuselage axis

17.Which of the following purposes is served by a wind rose diagram?

18.At an airport, there are 4 sets of gates, each containing 5 gates and situated far apart. If the ratio of future traffic to current traffic is 3, what is the total number of gates needed to accommodate future traffic?

19.Given that the runway length adjusted for elevation and temperature is 2845 meters, what will be the new runway length if the effective gradient of the runway is 0.5%?

20.Which of the following sets of factors are considered when calculating the required runway length for an aircraft's landing?

1, 2, 3, and 41, 3, and 42 and 3 only1, 2, and 4