ICAO 9157 - Part 1:2006 PDF Download

The ICAO 9157 - Part 1:2006 standard, also known as the Aerodrome Design Manual - Part 1: Runways, provides comprehensive guidance on the design of runways and related aerodrome elements. The manual emphasizes the importance of considering the operational and physical characteristics of aircraft, as well as engineering and economic factors, when designing runways.

The manual addresses various aspects of runway design, including runway configuration, length, and the impact of aeroplane performance parameters on runway requirements. It also highlights the need for future aircraft planning, ensuring that runways can accommodate evolving aircraft technologies and capabilities.

In addition to runways, the manual covers several associated aerodrome elements that directly contribute to safe aircraft landings and take-offs. These include runway strips, shoulders, stopways, clearways, and runway end safety areas. The manual provides specifications and guidance material relating to the geometric design of these elements.

It is important to note that while Part 1 of the Aerodrome Design Manual focuses on runways and their associated elements, pavement strength design aspects are covered in Part 3 - Pavements of the same manual.