6. Aerodrome Incursion Hotspots

6.1 General guidance

Due to the complex layout of the aerodrome, several areas exist which are prone to taxiway/runway incursions. Controllers must exercise caution and remain vigilant when aircraft are operating in these areas. The diagram below displays critical areas in Abu Dhabi

6.2 Hotspot A

Intersection of taxiways B, K and L - increased risk of misrouting

6.3 Hotspot B

Intersection of taxiways K, A, B, G, H - increased risk of misrouting

6.4 Hotspot C

Stand 605L/C/R - Complex infrastructure, increased risk of taxiing to incorrect stand

6.5 Hotspot D

M/M6 - Increased risk of misroute

6.6 Hotspot E

Stand 618L/C/R - plex infrastructure, increased risk of taxiing to incorrect stand

6.7 Hotspot F

Intersection of taxiways D1/D2/D3/C1/M1 with C/D - Potential for runway incursion due to complexity of layout

6.8 Hotspot G

Intersection of C, D, G & H - Increased risk of aircraft routing southbound prematurely turning from G on to C instead of D and aircraft on C/D missing the turn on to H

6.9 Hotspot H

Intersection of taxiways D10/D11 with C/D - Increased risk of runway incursion

6.10 Hotspot I

Intersection of E and E15 increased risk of taxiway incursion

6.11 Hotspot J

Taxiways F3/F4/F5 - Increased risk of conflict between aircraft