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In accordance with ICAO Annex 2, what is the definition of 'aerodrome traffic'?

  • A

    All traffic on the apron and on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome.

  • B

    All traffic on the movement area of an aerodrome and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome.

  • C

    All traffic on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome except aircraft in a visual circuit.

  • D

    All traffic on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome.

ICAO Annex 2 - Rules of the air
Chapter 1 - Definitions

Aerodrome traffic. All traffic on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome.

Manoeuvring area. That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding aprons.

Movement area. That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the apron(s).


According to ICAO Annex 2, the term 'aerodrome traffic' includes the traffic that exists both on the ground and in the air.

  • Regarding the ground traffic, it refers to all aircraft on the manoeuvering area of the aerodrome. This includes the traffic on the taxiways and runways of the aerodrome but does NOT include the traffic on the aprons.
  • Regarding the air traffic, it refers to all aircraft flying in the vicinity of the aerodrome.

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