Airport operationsQuestion 217 of 934

Which of these is a major factor that contributes to runway incursions?

  1. Flying at night
  2. Landing with a crosswind
  3. Lack of airport familiarity
  4. Use of a nontowered airport
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Correct answer: Lack of airport familiarity

The three major areas are failure to comply with ATC, lack of airport familiarity, and nonconformance with standard procedures.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 14: Airport Operations — Runway Incursion Avoidance (Causal Factors), page 366

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026