Global Reporting Format

Runway Surface
Conditions
ICAO Mandate
IATA - E-Learning Course

Dmitry Kosolapov

18-20 May 2021

 Main objective:
Standardization
and harmonization

2
• Airport Operators
• Pilots
• Aircraft Manufacturers
• Information Chain
• Regulators

• To speak the same language on the

same frequency/format – RCAM,
RCR
Pilots – Training - Specific topics

• Runway Surface Condition descriptors

• Reduced drag versus reduced braking
action
• Runway – Thirds
• RCAM
• Downgrading and Upgrading
• Crosswind versus RWYCC
• RCR; format in detail
• ATIS
• Wet RWY: Grooved, damp
• Slippery when wet
How IATA supports this initiative
IATA, in collaboration with ICAO and Industry SMEs, has developed an E-Learning course
on the GRF. The course is aligned with ICAO Circular 355.

TARGET AUDIENCE FLEXIBILITY

Flight crew Short modules

Airline Ops staff Interactive learning

Dispatchers Self-study

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What the course wants to achieve
Explain GRF-RSC requirements
OBJECTIVES

Summarize the end-to-end process of a Runway Condition Assessment and

Reporting
Describe factors which require adjustments to braking and acceleration
performance
USE information a Runway Condition Report (RCR) to assess takeoff and
landing performance

3h
Including exam
What you will learn
Global Reporting Format (GRF)
Overview
Fundamental elements
Key terminology
Operational need for Information
Runway Condition Assessment
and Reporting Processes
Airport and airline processes overview
Conditions for Downgrading/Upgrading a
Report
Procedures for Downgrading/Upgrading
a Report
Runway surface conditions assessment
and reporting process and implications
for aircraft operations
4 Main modules 13 Learning topics
Runway Contaminants
Key aspects of contaminants
Impact of various contaminants and their
depth on aircraft performance
Link between runway contaminants and
runway condition code (RWYCC)
Flight planning and Operations
Runway condition code (RWYCC) impact on
Flight Planning and Operations
Takeoff and landing performance
Pilot Braking Action Report
A Path to Compliance…
E-Certificate granted upon successful completion of the exam.

IATA Training e-Certificates have unique IDs and

are traceable to a unique user for verification and validation

About the exam

Course access valid for 6 months 25 multiple choice questions

Non-supervised online test Passing grade: 80%

1 hour long 2 exam attempts

Can be taken at any time
Call to Action
Register directly on the IATA website
Individual or group registration are possible
Your airline may establish a corporate contract with IATA

Contact www.iata.org/cs if you have any questions.