Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) Training
The FAA is continuing efforts to increase the number of Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM) systems at specific airports across the country. The installation of equipment and the implementation of PRM procedures allows simultaneous closely spaced operations to be conducted at airports where parallel runways are separated by less than 4300 feet. PRM offers opportunity for increased arrival operations efficiency at airports meeting FAA criteria for closely space parallel runways.
To realize the full benefits of PRM, all pilots flying into an airport using PRM must be able to accept a clearance for the approach when services are offered. Pilots are encouraged to support these operations by completing training as identified by the FAA. Pilots not qualified to accept a closely spaced approach should refer to FAA Advisory Circular 90-98 for guidance prior to departing for an airport that conducts closely spaced (PRM) operations.
ILS/PRM approaches are conducted today at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport. SOIA/PRM operations are conducted at San Francisco International and Cleveland Hopkins International Airports. Since the number of PRM sites is increasing, the likelihood is increasing that you may soon be operating at an airport conducting closely spaced parallel approaches using PRM. Furthermore, St. Louis Lambert International Airport will begin PRM/SOIA operations in 2005, and Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport will begin PRM operations in 2006.
Pilots who have completed PRM training are not required to undergo additional training. However, pilots are reminded that each approach may have operational differences, and therefore they must review the "Attention All Users Page” for the airport of intended landing before conducting an ILS PRM or LDA PRM approach.
