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Achieving a Record of 190,000 Hours of Uninterrupted, Accident-Free Operation for 21 Years Since Opening
Not a Single Safety-related Accident during 190,000 Hours
The air navigation safety system provides various kinds of navigational information necessary for the safe flight of aircraft to their destinations. This system consists of facilities that guide aircraft landings using radio waves, including instrument landing system ground equipment, air traffic communication facilities supporting wireless communication (voice and data) between aircraft and ground equipment, radar facilities for detecting aircraft positions and supporting air traffic control, and airfield lighting facilities that use lights to identify and guide runways and taxiways. Currently, Incheon International Airport operates a total of 50 types of air navigation safety systems, providing uninterrupted air navigation safety services for 190,000 hours since the airport’s opening on March 29, 2001 without a single safety-related incident.
주요사업-물류서비스-항행안전시스템 시설 - 시설, 항행안전시스템 Facilities Air Navigation Safety Systems Instrument Landing System Guides aircraft landings using radio waves Air Traffic Communication Facilities Supports wireless communication (voice and data) between ground equipment and aircraft Radar Facilities Detects aircraft positions and supports air traffic control Airfield Lighting Facilities Identifies and guides runways and taxiways using lights -
First in Asia to Obtain the Highest Runway Operating Grade (CAT-III, RVR 75 m)
Allows Safe Aircraft Landings Even in Low-Visibility Conditions
In 2003, Incheon International Airport became the first in Asia to obtain the highest runway operating grade (CAT-III, landing visibility minimum RVR 100 m / takeoff visibility minimum RVR 175 m). Currently, all four runways are operated at CAT-III (RVR 75 m) grade. This means that aircraft can land safely even in low-visibility conditions with runway visibility range of as short as 75 meters.
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Establishment of an Integrated Safety Management System for Comprehensive Safety Management
Safety Management in Collaboration with Airlines, Ground Handling Companies, and Related Agencies
Incheon International Airport operates a Safety Management System (SMS) to systematize proactive, integrated safety management activities. SMS is integrated and managed as part of the organization’s management system, encompassing the organization’s structure, available resources, employee responsibilities, authority/tasks, decision-making processes, and management procedures. Three key indicators are Aviation Safety Incidents, ground accidents, and airfield facility functional accidents. Aviation safety incidents refer to cases where an aircraft collides with equipment, vehicles, or another aircraft, whereas ground accidents refer to collisions involving vehicles and equipment within restricted areas; airfield facility functional incidents mean circumstances wherein the inadequate management of airport movement areas causes disruptions in aircraft operations or the operation of airfield lighting facilities is suspended. To achieve these three aviation safety goals, Incheon International Airport is entirely committed to overall safety management in collaboration with airlines, ground handlers, and related agencies.
주요사업-물류서비스-항공안전사고 분류 구분 - 구분, 항공안전사고 분류 Category Classification of Aviation Safety-related Incidents Aviation Safety Incident Occurs when an aircraft collides with equipment, vehicles, or another aircraft Ground Accident Occurs when vehicles and equipment collide within restricted areas Airfield Facility
Functional AccidentOccurs when the inadequate management of airport movement areas causes disruptions in aircraft operations or the operation of airfield lighting facilities is suspended -
Achieving “ZERO” Major Accidents
Diverse Activities for Ensuring Safety and Preventing Accidents
Incheon International Airport has systematized the industrial safety and health activities process for airport workers, establishing and operating a safety management system. Through this system, the airport is engaged in various activities designed to keep workers safe and prevent accidents.
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A Reliable Airport with Systematic Fire Prevention Process and Regular Fire Drills
Fire Evacuation Drills and Fire Safety Education Periodically Provided
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Incheon International Airport maintained uninterrupted export-import air cargo processing by fostering a culture of respect for life and implementing a robust disaster response system. In addition, the airport has enhanced the safety of Free Trade Area (FTZ) employees by reinforcing the FTZ safety council network through mutual cooperation. Regular fire evacuation drills and fire safety training are provided for customs brokers and logistics companies, with the airport’s dedicated fire department operating 24/7 to ensure rapid response and minimize casualties in the event of fire.
