Before driving on a runway, what must you do to obtain clearance?

• A. Obtain A Runway Entry Permit
• B. Ensure The Runway Is Clear
• C. Contact Control Tower Or Other Airfield Control Authority To Gain Clearance
• D. Check Weather Conditions

Answer: (C)

Entering a runway requires explicit authorization from air traffic control. You must contact the control tower or the appropriate airfield control authority to obtain clearance to enter or cross the runway. This coordination ensures your vehicle movement is coordinated with arriving and departing aircraft, preventing conflicts on the active surface. Checking weather or ensuring the runway is clear are important safety steps, but they do not replace the need for ATC clearance. There isn’t a standard Runway Entry Permit you obtain separately; the proper process is to obtain clearance from ATC before driving onto a runway.