The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has developed a system for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions, known as the Global Reporting Format (GRF).
The GRF establishes a standard process on how to inspect, assess, report and use wet and contaminated runways.
It provides better information for pilots to help assess take-off and landing performance and better manage the risk of runway excursions.
The new rules apply to all certified aerodromes in Australia.
Phased transition
There will be a phased transition to the new rules for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions. All certified aerodromes need to implement the new rules by:
- 1 August 2024 - controlled aerodromes and certified aerodromes with scheduled Part 121 operations
- 1 February 2025 - all other certified aerodromes.
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