AAAE CERTIFIED MEMBER EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ The FAA defines "near-term" as a project that is
- Ripe for decision
- Shovel-ready
- Is designed with plans on the shelf
- Ready within 1 year Answer: Ripe for decision
◉ Airport sponsors keep pilots up-to-date on airport data and
information using the following means (check all that apply)
- 7460-1
- NPIAS
- NOTAMs
- Airport Facility Directory Answer: NOTAMs, Airport Facility
Directory
◉ The projects listed in the NPIAS fall into which three general
categories of work. (Select all 3)
- Physical Component
,- Purpose
- Airspace
- Type of work Answer: Type of work, Physical Component, Purpose
◉ (T/F) The Airport Master Plan can set forth the direction of the
airport for one to two decades. Answer: True
◉ (T/F) An Airport Sponsor completed a Master Plan 6 years ago
and has been following the program, including the capital
improvement projects as outlined in the plan. A new opportunity
emerged that is not in the Master Plan or on the approved ALP. The
Sponsor should not be surprised when the project is not
immediately eligible for AIP funding. Answer: True
◉ The FAA _____________ the Forecast and Airport Layout Plan as part
of the Airport Master Plan.
- Produces
- Approves
- Drafts
- Accepts Answer: Approves
◉ When planning improvements to an airport, it is necessary to
select one or more "Design Aircraft". Generally, the Design Aircraft is
,a composite aircraft representing a collection of aircraft classified by
which three parameters? (Select all 3)
- Airplane Design Group (ADG)
- Taxiway Edge Safety Margin (TESM)
- Taxiway Design Group (TDG)
- Aircraft Approach Category (AAC) Answer: Airplane Design Group
(ADG), Taxiway Design Group (TDG), Aircraft Approach Category
(AAC)
◉ Airports can be divided into 3 major areas. Which is not
considered a major area?
- Terminal
- Landside
- Airside
- Movement Area Answer: Movement Area
◉ (T/F) The Movement Area generally corresponds to those areas
that are under the positive control of ATCT. Answer: True
◉ All of the following are basic types of approaches except
- Precision
- Missed
- Non-precision
, - Visual Answer: Missed
◉ The Runway Design Code (RDC) denotes the design standard for
which the runway is to be built. The RDC takes into account which
three factors? (Select 3)
- Approach category (speed)
- Airplane design group (wingspan and tail height)
- Whether or not the runway has an instrument approach
- Number of anticipated operations (NOA) Answer: Approach
category (speed), Airplane design group (wingspan and tall height),
Whether or not the runway has an instrument approach
◉ When calculating the dimensional standards appropriate for the
Design Aircraft, the planners must determine the largest aircraft
making substantial use of the airport. Substantial use means ________
or more annual itinerant operations or the largest scheduled
commercial aircraft.
- 50 per month
- 500 per month
- 500 per year
- 1500 per year Answer: 500 per year
◉ When 2 or more runways cross, they are classified as
_______________________ runways.
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ The FAA defines "near-term" as a project that is
- Ripe for decision
- Shovel-ready
- Is designed with plans on the shelf
- Ready within 1 year Answer: Ripe for decision
◉ Airport sponsors keep pilots up-to-date on airport data and
information using the following means (check all that apply)
- 7460-1
- NPIAS
- NOTAMs
- Airport Facility Directory Answer: NOTAMs, Airport Facility
Directory
◉ The projects listed in the NPIAS fall into which three general
categories of work. (Select all 3)
- Physical Component
,- Purpose
- Airspace
- Type of work Answer: Type of work, Physical Component, Purpose
◉ (T/F) The Airport Master Plan can set forth the direction of the
airport for one to two decades. Answer: True
◉ (T/F) An Airport Sponsor completed a Master Plan 6 years ago
and has been following the program, including the capital
improvement projects as outlined in the plan. A new opportunity
emerged that is not in the Master Plan or on the approved ALP. The
Sponsor should not be surprised when the project is not
immediately eligible for AIP funding. Answer: True
◉ The FAA _____________ the Forecast and Airport Layout Plan as part
of the Airport Master Plan.
- Produces
- Approves
- Drafts
- Accepts Answer: Approves
◉ When planning improvements to an airport, it is necessary to
select one or more "Design Aircraft". Generally, the Design Aircraft is
,a composite aircraft representing a collection of aircraft classified by
which three parameters? (Select all 3)
- Airplane Design Group (ADG)
- Taxiway Edge Safety Margin (TESM)
- Taxiway Design Group (TDG)
- Aircraft Approach Category (AAC) Answer: Airplane Design Group
(ADG), Taxiway Design Group (TDG), Aircraft Approach Category
(AAC)
◉ Airports can be divided into 3 major areas. Which is not
considered a major area?
- Terminal
- Landside
- Airside
- Movement Area Answer: Movement Area
◉ (T/F) The Movement Area generally corresponds to those areas
that are under the positive control of ATCT. Answer: True
◉ All of the following are basic types of approaches except
- Precision
- Missed
- Non-precision
, - Visual Answer: Missed
◉ The Runway Design Code (RDC) denotes the design standard for
which the runway is to be built. The RDC takes into account which
three factors? (Select 3)
- Approach category (speed)
- Airplane design group (wingspan and tail height)
- Whether or not the runway has an instrument approach
- Number of anticipated operations (NOA) Answer: Approach
category (speed), Airplane design group (wingspan and tall height),
Whether or not the runway has an instrument approach
◉ When calculating the dimensional standards appropriate for the
Design Aircraft, the planners must determine the largest aircraft
making substantial use of the airport. Substantial use means ________
or more annual itinerant operations or the largest scheduled
commercial aircraft.
- 50 per month
- 500 per month
- 500 per year
- 1500 per year Answer: 500 per year
◉ When 2 or more runways cross, they are classified as
_______________________ runways.
