According to Part 139, access to movement areas should be limited to whom?

According to Part 139, access to movement areas should be limited to whom?

• A. Strictly pedestrians and ground vehicles necessary to support airport operations
• B. All airport employees
• C. Only pilots and crew
• D. Anyone with airport credentials

Answer: (A)

Access to movement areas is restricted because these zones (runways, taxiways, and other areas under active aircraft operations) pose high safety risks. Only people and vehicles that have a real need to be there and can operate safely around aircraft should be allowed. That means pedestrians and ground vehicles that are essential to supporting airport operations—ramp workers, fuelers, baggage handlers, maintenance crews, and similar roles—must be authorized, trained, and follow established procedures to stay in contact with control and stay visible and coordinated with aircraft movements. This keeps non-essential people out of the busy airside environment, reducing the chance of runway incursions or other incidents. Credentials alone don’t grant access; there must be a documented need and appropriate authorization and training.

Access to movement areas is restricted because these zones (runways, taxiways, and other areas under active aircraft operations) pose high safety risks. Only people and vehicles that have a real need to be there and can operate safely around aircraft should be allowed. That means pedestrians and ground vehicles that are essential to supporting airport operations—ramp workers, fuelers, baggage handlers, maintenance crews, and similar roles—must be authorized, trained, and follow established procedures to stay in contact with control and stay visible and coordinated with aircraft movements.

This keeps non-essential people out of the busy airside environment, reducing the chance of runway incursions or other incidents. Credentials alone don’t grant access; there must be a documented need and appropriate authorization and training.