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Intermediate Technical IVT

Hotspot

Also written as: HS

A location on an aerodrome movement area with a history or potential risk of collision or runway incursion, identified on aerodrome charts for crew awareness.

Full Definition

An aerodrome hotspot is a location on the movement area of an airport at which risk of collision or runway incursion — whether between aircraft, or between aircraft and vehicles — is increased due to factors such as complex geometry, poor visibility, confusing signage, or historical incident patterns. Hotspots are published on aerodrome charts and annotated with a number (e.g., HS 1, HS 2). Editors must reproduce hotspot identifiers exactly and ensure that hotspot descriptions in operations manuals accurately reflect the corresponding published chart annotation. The term should not be confused with its technology usage (Wi-Fi hotspot).

Usage

Usage note: Aerodrome hotspots are identified with the abbreviation 'HS' followed by a number on charts (e.g., HS 3). Reproduce identifier and description exactly as published by the aerodrome authority. Do not confuse with generic use of 'hotspot'.

In Context

  • "Pilots are advised that HS 2, at the intersection of Taxiway Charlie and Runway 18/36, requires additional vigilance in low-visibility conditions." — Aerodrome Information Publication (AIP)
  • "The updated chart shows three new hotspots introduced following the runway expansion project." — Aerodrome Chart Revision Notice

Also known as

HS runway incursion hotspot

Don't confuse with

critical area runway safety area

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