YVR Avop | Questions and
answers | Latest version
2024/2025
Aerodrome - ANSWER -Any area used either in whole or in part for the arrival and departure
movement, or servicing of aircraft, including any related buildings, installations, and equipment
Apron - ANSWER -The part of the airside used for loading, unloading, and servicing aircraft, as well
for vehicle, passenger, and other pedestrian movement.
Controlled Area / Surface - ANSWER -An airside area that cannot be entered unless clearance had
been obtained from ATC.
Controlled Taxiway - ANSWER -A taxiway under the control of ATC. Only vehicles operated by, or
escorted by the holder of a D AVOP may enter or cross a controlled taxiway. Obtaining clearance
from ATC is a mandatory prior to entering or crossing..
Glide Path - ANSWER -Part of the instrument Landing System that transmits a beam to the plane at
the right angles to the localizer beam at the ideal approach path angle.
Head-of-Stand (HOS) Road - ANSWER -Vehicle corridor that passes underneath the bridges located
between the nose of the aircraft and face of the terminal building.
Horseshoe - ANSWER -A portion of Apron VI between B and C piers on the west side of the Domestic
Terminal Building.
Instrument Landing System (ILS) - ANSWER -Landing aid for aircraft that uses radio beacons on the
ground and instruments on the flight deck. One beacon (localizer) sends out a vertical radio beam
along thr centre line of the runway. Another beacon (glide scope) transmit a beam to the plane at
right angles to the localizer beam at the ideal approach path angle.
Localizer - ANSWER -Part of the ILS that sends out vertical beam along the centre line of the runway
and helps the pilot to remain lined up with the runway during an instrumental approach.
Low Visibility Operations (LVOP) - ANSWER -Runway visible Range is 1200 ft to 600 ft
Reduced Visibility Operations (RVOP) - ANSWER -Runway visible range is 2600 ft to 1200 ft
Manoeuvring Area - ANSWER -A subset of the movement area used for the take off and landing of
aircraft and for the movement of an aircraft associated with take off and landing. All of the runway,
helipads, and most taxiways at YVR are controlled surfaces.
Movement Area - ANSWER -All controlled and uncontrolled areas of the Aerodrome provided for the
movement of aircraft.
Over Height Vehicles - ANSWER -2.0 m (6.5 ft) or higher
Runway Stop Bars - ANSWER -Single row of flush or semi-flush red inset lights along the runway
holding position marking
, Tail-Of-Stand (TOS) - ANSWER -Area behind the tails of aircrafts at the operating stands, extending to
the tail clearance/yield line
Uncontrolled Area / Surface - ANSWER -Vehicle movement is permitted without clearance from ATC,
aprons used servicing planes, the gate areas, loading and unloading.
Uncontrolled Taxiway - ANSWER -Not under the control of ATC
North Ground - ANSWER -127.15 MHz
South Ground - ANSWER -121.70 MHz
Distance to remain from an Aircraft when not servicing - ANSWER -25 ft or 7.5 m
Speed in Baggage Make-Up Area - ANSWER -10 km/h
Speed in All tunnel ramps and HOS between B & C piers - ANSWER -15 km/h
Speed in All vehicle corridors, aprons and movement areas - ANSWER -25 km/h
Speed in all airside roads unless posted - ANSWER -40 km/h
Flashing lights of Emergency Vehicles - ANSWER -Red and/or Blue
Distance to remain from Hydrant fuelling Pits - ANSWER -6.5 ft or 2 m
Colour Markings of Hydrant Fuelling Pit - ANSWER -Red circle containing a blue and yellow centre
Distance fuel tankers must stay away from Any Buildings - ANSWER -50 ft or 15 m
Distance Fuel Tankers must stay away from any source of ignition - ANSWER -15 ft or 4.5 m
Distance Fuel Tankers must stay away from any aircraft - ANSWER -25 ft or 7.5 m
Distance to stay away from Spilled Substances - ANSWER -50 m
Other Aprons, maxed amount of carts, cargo pallets or loading devices - ANSWER -4 loading devices
or 4 cargo pallets
Apron VI, maxed amount of carts, cargo pallets or loading devices - ANSWER -6 carts or 4 cargo pallet
dollies
Helipads Hold Marking Lines (Picture) - ANSWER -
Helicopter Touchdown Points / Parking - ANSWER -Two yellow circles, one inside the other with a
yellow "H" inside the smaller circle
Taxiway Location Signs (Picture) - ANSWER -
Taxiway Directional Sign (Picture) - ANSWER -
Taxiway Location Signs - ANSWER -Black with yellow letters
Taxiway Directional Sign - ANSWER -Yellow with black letters
Controlled taxiways with Uncontrolled Vehicle Corridors - ANSWER -Juliet (J), Kilo (K), Papa (P),
Romero (R), Sierra (S), Tango (T), Victor (V)
Controlled Taxiways with Uncontrolled Vehicles Corridors on Apron 7 - ANSWER -November (N7)
answers | Latest version
2024/2025
Aerodrome - ANSWER -Any area used either in whole or in part for the arrival and departure
movement, or servicing of aircraft, including any related buildings, installations, and equipment
Apron - ANSWER -The part of the airside used for loading, unloading, and servicing aircraft, as well
for vehicle, passenger, and other pedestrian movement.
Controlled Area / Surface - ANSWER -An airside area that cannot be entered unless clearance had
been obtained from ATC.
Controlled Taxiway - ANSWER -A taxiway under the control of ATC. Only vehicles operated by, or
escorted by the holder of a D AVOP may enter or cross a controlled taxiway. Obtaining clearance
from ATC is a mandatory prior to entering or crossing..
Glide Path - ANSWER -Part of the instrument Landing System that transmits a beam to the plane at
the right angles to the localizer beam at the ideal approach path angle.
Head-of-Stand (HOS) Road - ANSWER -Vehicle corridor that passes underneath the bridges located
between the nose of the aircraft and face of the terminal building.
Horseshoe - ANSWER -A portion of Apron VI between B and C piers on the west side of the Domestic
Terminal Building.
Instrument Landing System (ILS) - ANSWER -Landing aid for aircraft that uses radio beacons on the
ground and instruments on the flight deck. One beacon (localizer) sends out a vertical radio beam
along thr centre line of the runway. Another beacon (glide scope) transmit a beam to the plane at
right angles to the localizer beam at the ideal approach path angle.
Localizer - ANSWER -Part of the ILS that sends out vertical beam along the centre line of the runway
and helps the pilot to remain lined up with the runway during an instrumental approach.
Low Visibility Operations (LVOP) - ANSWER -Runway visible Range is 1200 ft to 600 ft
Reduced Visibility Operations (RVOP) - ANSWER -Runway visible range is 2600 ft to 1200 ft
Manoeuvring Area - ANSWER -A subset of the movement area used for the take off and landing of
aircraft and for the movement of an aircraft associated with take off and landing. All of the runway,
helipads, and most taxiways at YVR are controlled surfaces.
Movement Area - ANSWER -All controlled and uncontrolled areas of the Aerodrome provided for the
movement of aircraft.
Over Height Vehicles - ANSWER -2.0 m (6.5 ft) or higher
Runway Stop Bars - ANSWER -Single row of flush or semi-flush red inset lights along the runway
holding position marking
, Tail-Of-Stand (TOS) - ANSWER -Area behind the tails of aircrafts at the operating stands, extending to
the tail clearance/yield line
Uncontrolled Area / Surface - ANSWER -Vehicle movement is permitted without clearance from ATC,
aprons used servicing planes, the gate areas, loading and unloading.
Uncontrolled Taxiway - ANSWER -Not under the control of ATC
North Ground - ANSWER -127.15 MHz
South Ground - ANSWER -121.70 MHz
Distance to remain from an Aircraft when not servicing - ANSWER -25 ft or 7.5 m
Speed in Baggage Make-Up Area - ANSWER -10 km/h
Speed in All tunnel ramps and HOS between B & C piers - ANSWER -15 km/h
Speed in All vehicle corridors, aprons and movement areas - ANSWER -25 km/h
Speed in all airside roads unless posted - ANSWER -40 km/h
Flashing lights of Emergency Vehicles - ANSWER -Red and/or Blue
Distance to remain from Hydrant fuelling Pits - ANSWER -6.5 ft or 2 m
Colour Markings of Hydrant Fuelling Pit - ANSWER -Red circle containing a blue and yellow centre
Distance fuel tankers must stay away from Any Buildings - ANSWER -50 ft or 15 m
Distance Fuel Tankers must stay away from any source of ignition - ANSWER -15 ft or 4.5 m
Distance Fuel Tankers must stay away from any aircraft - ANSWER -25 ft or 7.5 m
Distance to stay away from Spilled Substances - ANSWER -50 m
Other Aprons, maxed amount of carts, cargo pallets or loading devices - ANSWER -4 loading devices
or 4 cargo pallets
Apron VI, maxed amount of carts, cargo pallets or loading devices - ANSWER -6 carts or 4 cargo pallet
dollies
Helipads Hold Marking Lines (Picture) - ANSWER -
Helicopter Touchdown Points / Parking - ANSWER -Two yellow circles, one inside the other with a
yellow "H" inside the smaller circle
Taxiway Location Signs (Picture) - ANSWER -
Taxiway Directional Sign (Picture) - ANSWER -
Taxiway Location Signs - ANSWER -Black with yellow letters
Taxiway Directional Sign - ANSWER -Yellow with black letters
Controlled taxiways with Uncontrolled Vehicle Corridors - ANSWER -Juliet (J), Kilo (K), Papa (P),
Romero (R), Sierra (S), Tango (T), Victor (V)
Controlled Taxiways with Uncontrolled Vehicles Corridors on Apron 7 - ANSWER -November (N7)
