NextGen Landing, Taxi, Gate Arrival
Updated: 11:04 am ET February 11, 2009
Before the flight lands, both the preferred taxiway to be used for exiting the runway and the taxi path to the assigned parking will be available to the flight crew via a data communications link. This will be enabled by the ground system, which will recommend the best runway and taxi path to controllers based on the arriving aircraft, and the status and positions of all aircraft on the airport.
Cockpit and controller displays will monitor aircraft movement and provide alerts to the pilot and the controller, when necessary, using the same safety and efficiency tools as during departure operations. This will reduce the potential for runway incursions.
Additionally, appropriate surface and gate area vehicle movements will be shared between air traffic control, flight operation/dispatch offices, and the airport authority. This information will let operators in ramp areas know the projected gate arrival times for inbound flights. This will ensure smooth, efficient traffic flows into and out of ramp areas, and allow additional lead time for airline personnel to be in place to meet inbound flights.
| Key Ground Infrastructure | Avionics |
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Technical Details
Solution Set - High Density Airports (HD)
Mid Term Operational Capability - Operational Capability Number (Linked to NAS Enterprise Architecture)
- Improved Operations to Closely-Spaced Parallel Runways - 102141
- Initial Surface Traffic Management - 104209
- Integrated Arrival/Departure Airspace Management – 104122
Solution Set - Flexible Terminals and Airports (FLEX)
Mid Term Operational Capability - Operational Capability Number (Linked to NAS Enterprise Architecture)
11:04 am ET February 11, 2009