Airport Engineering MCQs

Q1. Which of the following is the primary function of an airport runway?

Correct Answer: B

The runway is used for aircraft landing and takeoff.

Q2. Which runway orientation is preferred in airport design?

Correct Answer: C

Runways are oriented to match prevailing wind direction.

Q3. The taxiway in an airport is mainly used for:

Correct Answer: B

Taxiways connect runways with aprons and hangars.

Q4. The clear area beyond the paved runway for safety is called:

Correct Answer: A

Runway strip provides safety margin beyond the paved runway.

Q5. The ICAO recommended maximum runway longitudinal slope is:

Correct Answer: B

ICAO recommends a maximum longitudinal slope of 1.5%.

Q6. Which of the following is used for night landing guidance?

Correct Answer: C

Runway edge and approach lights guide pilots at night.

Q7. Apron in an airport is provided for:

Correct Answer: A

Apron is the area for parking, refueling, boarding, and cargo handling.

Q8. Which factor mainly controls the length of a runway?

Correct Answer: B

Runway length depends on aircraft type and performance.

Q9. The turning radius of taxiways depends mainly on:

Correct Answer: A

Taxiway curves are designed based on aircraft wheelbase and taxi speed.

Q10. The minimum turning radius for ICAO code letter E aircraft is about:

Correct Answer: C

For large aircraft (Code E), taxiway turning radius is around 60 m.

Q11. Which marking indicates the beginning of the runway available for landing?

Correct Answer: C

Threshold markings indicate the start of landing runway.

Q12. The surface of runways is generally constructed with:

Correct Answer: B

Most runways are paved with asphalt or concrete for strength and durability.

Q13. The space reserved for future airport expansion is called:

Correct Answer: C

Master plan includes reserved areas for future expansion.

Q14. The runway length required at higher altitudes is:

Correct Answer: B

Runway length increases with altitude due to reduced air density.

Q15. Instrument Landing System (ILS) provides:

Correct Answer: C

ILS provides precision approach and landing guidance.

Q16. Runway numbering is based on:

Correct Answer: A

Runway numbers are magnetic headings rounded to nearest 10 degrees.

Q17. Holding bays are provided in airports to:

Correct Answer: B

Holding bays allow aircraft to wait before takeoff without blocking taxiways.

Q18. Runway shoulders are provided to:

Correct Answer: C

Runway shoulders provide extra support for veering aircraft.

Q19. The main objective of an airport master plan is:

Correct Answer: B

Master plan ensures systematic long-term airport development.

Q20. Parallel runways are provided mainly to:

Correct Answer: A

Parallel runways increase capacity by allowing simultaneous operations.

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