Plain English Meaning

Things on the ground at or around an airport that a pilot could hit, snag a wingtip on, or run into while taxiing, taking off, or landing.

Full Definition

Fixed objects or surface conditions on or near an airport that can interfere with the safe movement of an aircraft on the ground or during the early takeoff and final landing phases. Examples include towers, antennas, signs, lighting structures, parked aircraft, vehicles, fences, snow banks, construction equipment, and uneven or soft surfaces.

Context Anchor

Seen during preflight planning, airport briefings, planning, takeoff and landing discussions, and exercises.