Sept. 07, 2012, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition' weekly newsletter
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Training TipsTwo runways, same numbers
One airport layout that is important to understand because of its unique operating considerations (including a new twist for your communications) is an airport with parallel runways. Because the runway numbers are identical, it becomes necessary to make clear whether you are taking off or landing, for example, on Runway 19L (left) or Runway 19R (right). Be sure to include that information in your radio transmissions.
Chapter 4-3-3 of the Aeronautical Information Manual presents and illustrates general traffic-pattern operating procedures for airports with parallel runways. Note the importance of avoiding a traffic pattern that might penetrate the approach or departure path of the other runway.
With Runways 05L-23R and 05R-23L separated by airport terminal buildings, Raleigh-Durham International Airport is an example of a major airport with parallel runways.
A general aviation airport can have a parallel-runway layout, too—such as this one in Manassas, Va., with 5,700-foot-long and 3,704-foot-long runways.
Check details of airport operations carefully before you head for a parallel-runway destination. For example, it is right traffic for Runway 01R-19L at the recently opened Brunswick Executive Airport in Maine, a former naval air station. A careful reading of the airport's listing in the airport/facility directory contains this message about the other parallel runway: “Rwy 01L–19R CLOSED indef.” For added situational awareness, print out a copy of your destination airport's taxiway diagram and carry it on your kneeboard.
Busy airports may have arrivals and departures taking place simultaneously on parallel runways. If you are on final approach to Runway 23R, be sure to stay situationally aware of operations on Runway 23L. Is there a possible wake turbulence hazard?
An airport can have more than two parallel runways, in which case the letter C (center) follows the runway number, such as Runway 17C-35C at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
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