Runway incursions are persistent hazards in airport operations as evidenced by their consistent occurrence. While much study has been conducted on runway incursions, data collection and mitigation efforts have focused on towered airports. Thus, the risk of collisions due to runway incursions in non-towered environments is not well known despite runway incursions occurring in such environments. Airport practitioners at non-towered airports face obstacles in collecting data related to runway incursions. Without the data, it is challenging, if not impossible, to assess these risks. Airport practitioners at non-towered airports have limited familiarity with data-collection methodologies, associated risk frameworks, and the needs of stakeholders. Research is needed to assess the risks of runway incursions so that non-towered airport operators, regulators, and consultants can evaluate these risks while fostering the development of innovative tools and mitigation strategies more accurately.
