The FAA classification of the airport is based on :

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Function

Length of Runway

Geometric design

Airport approach speed

Correct Answer : Airport approach speed

Explanation : The FAA or Federal Aviation Administration classifies on the basis of the aircraft approach speed, given in knots. They are ranging from category A<91 knots to category E>186 knots.

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In an airport, if 4 groups of 5 gates each located well separated are considered for traffic and the future to present traffic ratio is 3, then the total requirement of future gates will be

Correct Answer : Option (B) : 36

For determining the basic runway length, the landing case requires that aircraft should come to a stop within p % of the landing distance. The value of p is

60 %

75 %

80 %

85 %

Correct Answer : Option (A) : 60 %

The capacity of parallel runway pattern depends upon

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Lateral spacing between two runways and weather conditions

Lateral spacing between two runways and navigational aids available

Lateral spacing between two runways, weather conditions and navigational aids available

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Lateral spacing between two runways, weather conditions and navigational aids available