FAA 13 (Aviation Tools)

Summary

Creates obstruction identification surfaces (OIS) based on the FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5300-13B specification.

These approach and departure surfaces are designed to protect the use of the runway in both visual and instrument meteorological conditions near the airport and are used to support planning and design activities. The type, function, and dimension of a surface differ by its runway classification. This tool creates surfaces as a polygon or multipatch features.

Usage

The Input Runway Features parameter value must be z-enabled.
The Target OIS Features parameter value must be z-enabled.
OIS tools are flexible and accept a variety of input and output feature class types. For more information, see the OIS Input and Output schemas.
This tool creates the OIS in an existing polygon or multipatch feature class. The OIS can also be generated in an existing polygon shapefile. If a feature class is specified for the Target OIS Features parameter, it must have a vertical spatial reference.
The values you specify for the High Runway End Classification and Low Runway End Classification parameters will automatically populate most of the surface parameters.
High runway end refers to runway direction identifiers 19 through 36. Low runway end refers to runway direction identifiers 01 through 18.
To create a .json file for the Custom JSON File parameter, use the CustomizeOIS.exe utility included in the Aviation Airports Product Data download available from My Esri.
To generate clearway surfaces, check the Generate Clearway Surfaces parameter, and specify a value for the Generate Departure Surfaces parameter.
The Input Runway parameter value must have the Runway Designator and Width fields populated. The Surface Type 6 and Departure surfaces' inner width is determined by the width of the runway. The tool will read the Width field and create the correct Surface 6 and Departure surface without specifying a Custom JSON File parameter value.

Learn more about Surface 6 and Instrument Runway Approach Surfaces

Caution:

If you do not populate these fields while using the optional Input Runway parameter, the tool will fail.

Label	Explanation	Data type
Input Runway Features	The input runway dataset. The feature class must be z-enabled and contain polylines.	Feature Layer
Target OIS Features	The target feature class that will contain the generated OIS.	Feature Layer
High Runway End Classification	Specifies the classification that will be used for the high end of the runway. Small airplanes approach speeds less than 50 knots—This runway classification is designed for light aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 254 pounds and approach speed less than 50 knots. This is a visual runway only that can be used during the day or night. Small airplanes approach speeds 50 knots or more—This runway classification is designed for light aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 1,320 pounds and approach speed more than 50 knots. This is a visual runway only that can be used during the day or night. Large airplanes for visual runways only, day or night—This runway classification is designed for aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight of more than 12,500 pounds. The approach end of the runway is expected to serve large airplanes as a visual runway available day or night or an instrument approach with a minimum greater than one statute mile (1.6 kilometers) only during the day. Non precision approach visibility greater than or equal to 3/4 mile—This runway classification is designed for a nonprecision approach when visibility is greater than three-quarters of a mile and less than one mile. The approach end of the runway supports Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) circling procedures providing the following lateral guidance: Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), Lateral Navigation (LNAV), Localizer Performance (LP), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), VHF Omnidirectional Range Collocated Tactical Air (VORTAC), Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR), and Localizer (LOC). Non precision approach visibility less than 3/4 mile—This runway classification's nonprecision approach guidance is provided when visibility is less than three-quarters of a mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visibility minimum of less than three-quarters of a statue mile (1.2 kilometers) and includes the following guidance: Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), Lateral Navigation (LNAV), Localizer Performance (LP), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), VHF Omnidirectional Range Collocated Tactical Air (VORTAC), Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR), and Localizer (LOC). Instrument approach visibility greater than or equal to 3/4 mile—This runway classification is designed for an instrument approach procedure when visibility is greater than three-quarters of a mile and less than one mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visible minimum of more than three-quarters of a mile but less than one statute mile (1.2–1.6 kilometers) during the day or night. Instrument approach less than 3/4 mile visibility—This runway classification's course and vertical path guidance are provided when visibility is less than three-quarters of a mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visibility minimum of less than three-quarters of a statute mile (1.2 kilometers) or precision approaches (Instrument Landing System [ILS] or Global Navigation Satellite System [GNSS] Landing System [GLS]) day or night. Vertical guidance approach—This runway classification uses precision guidance systems to support aircraft approach and landing. The approach of the runway is expected to accommodate approaches with vertical guidance such as a Glide Path Qualification Surface (GPQS).	String
Low Runway End Classification (Optional)	Specifies the classification that will be used for the low end of the runway. The low runway end is the same as the high runway end classification—Same as high runway end classification Small airplanes approach speeds less than 50 knots—This runway classification is designed for light aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 254 pounds and approach speed less than 50 knots. This is a visual runway only that can be used during the day or night. Small airplanes approach speeds 50 knots or more—This runway classification is designed for light aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 1,320 pounds and approach speed more than 50 knots. This is a visual runway only that can be used during the day or night. Large airplanes for visual runways only, day or night—This runway classification is designed for aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight of more than 12,500 pounds. The approach end of the runway is expected to serve large airplanes as a visual runway available day or night or an instrument approach with a minimum greater than one statute mile (1.6 kilometers) only during the day. Non precision approach visibility greater than or equal to 3/4 mile—This runway classification is designed for a nonprecision approach when visibility is greater than three-quarters of a mile and less than one mile. The approach end of the runway supports Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) circling procedures providing the following lateral guidance: Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), Lateral Navigation (LNAV), Localizer Performance (LP), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), VHF Omnidirectional Range Collocated Tactical Air (VORTAC), Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR), and Localizer (LOC). Non precision approach visibility less than 3/4 mile—This runway classification's nonprecision approach guidance is provided when visibility is less than three-quarters of a mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visibility minimum of less than three-quarters of a statue mile (1.2 kilometers) and includes the following guidance: Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), Lateral Navigation (LNAV), Localizer Performance (LP), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), VHF Omnidirectional Range Collocated Tactical Air (VORTAC), Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR), and Localizer (LOC). Instrument approach visibility greater than or equal to 3/4 mile—This runway classification is designed for an instrument approach procedure when visibility is greater than three-quarters of a mile and less than one mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visibility minimum of more than three-quarters of a mile but less than one statute mile (1.2–1.6 kilometers) during the day or night. Instrument approach less than 3/4 mile visibility—This runway classification's course and vertical path guidance are provided when visibility is less than three-quarters of a mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visibility minimum of less than three-quarters of a statute mile (1.2 kilometers) or precision approaches (Instrument Landing System [ILS] or Global Navigation Satellite System [GNSS] Landing System [GLS]) day or night. Vertical guidance approach—This runway classification uses precision guidance systems to support aircraft approach and landing. The approach of the runway is expected to accommodate approaches with vertical guidance such as a Glide Path Qualification Surface (GPQS).	String
High Offset Final Approach Course (Optional)	The offset angle for the high-end approach. The angle value is in degrees and ranges from –60 to 60. This value will be honored for the instrument approach surfaces only.	Double
Low Offset Final Approach Course (Optional)	The offset angle for the low-end approach. The angle value is in degrees and ranges from –60 to 60. This value will be honored for the instrument approach surfaces only.	Double
Generate Departure Surfaces (Optional)	Specifies whether a departure surface will be generated for departure runways. Generate departure surface at both ends—A departure surface will be generated at both ends of the runway. This is the default. Generate departure surface at high end—A departure surface will be generated at the high end of the runway. Generate departure surface at low end—A departure surface will be generated at the low end of the runway. Do not generate departure surface—A departure surface will not be generated.	String
Generate Clearway Surfaces (Optional)	Specifies whether a clearway surface will be generated for departure runways. Clearway surfaces will only be generated if a value has been specified for the `generate_departure_surfaces` parameter. Checked—A clearway surface will be generated. Unchecked—A clearway surface will not be generated. This is the default.	Boolean
Input Threshold Point Features (Optional)	Provides x-, y-, and z-geometry for displaced threshold features. If displaced thresholds are included, surfaces will be constructed based on their x-, y-, and z-geometry instead of their corresponding runway feature endpoint.	Feature Layer
Custom JSON File (Optional)	The import configuration, in JSON format, that will be used to create the custom OIS.	File
Input Runway (Optional)	The input runway feature layer. The `Runway Designator` and `Width` fields will be used to create a surface without specifying a Custom JSON File parameter value.	Feature Layer

Derived output

Label	Explanation	Data type
Output OIS Features	The updated feature class containing the generated OIS.	Feature Layer

arcpy.aviation.FAA13(in_features, target_ois_features, high_runway_end_type, {low_runway_end_type}, {high_approach_offset_angle}, {low_approach_offset_angle}, {generate_departure_surfaces}, {generate_clearway_surfaces}, {in_threshold_point_features}, {custom_json_file}, {in_runway_feature_class})

Name	Explanation	Data type
in_features	The input runway dataset. The feature class must be z-enabled and contain polylines.	Feature Layer
target_ois_features	The target feature class that will contain the generated OIS.	Feature Layer
high_runway_end_type	Specifies the classification that will be used for the high end of the runway. `SMALL_AIRPLANE_APPROACH_SPEEDS_LT_50`—This runway classification is designed for light aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 254 pounds and approach speed less than 50 knots. This is a visual runway only that can be used during the day or night. `SMALL_AIRPLANE_APPROACH_SPEEDS_GT_50`—This runway classification is designed for light aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 1,320 pounds and approach speed more than 50 knots. This is a visual runway only that can be used during the day or night. `LARGE_AIRPLANE_VISUAL_RUNWAY_DAY_NIGHT`—This runway classification is designed for aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight of more than 12,500 pounds. The approach end of the runway is expected to serve large airplanes as a visual runway available day or night or an instrument approach with a minimum greater than one statute mile (1.6 kilometers) only during the day. `INSTRUMENT_NP_GT_EQ_3/4_MILE_VISIBILITY`—This runway classification is designed for a nonprecision approach when visibility is greater than three-quarters of a mile and less than one mile. The approach end of the runway supports Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) circling procedures providing the following lateral guidance: Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), Lateral Navigation (LNAV), Localizer Performance (LP), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), VHF Omnidirectional Range Collocated Tactical Air (VORTAC), Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR), and Localizer (LOC). `INSTRUMENT_NP_LT_3/4_MILE_VISIBILITY`—This runway classification's nonprecision approach guidance is provided when visibility is less than three-quarters of a mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visibility minimum of less than three-quarters of a statue mile (1.2 kilometers) and includes the following guidance: Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), Lateral Navigation (LNAV), Localizer Performance (LP), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), VHF Omnidirectional Range Collocated Tactical Air (VORTAC), Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR), and Localizer (LOC). `INSTRUMENT_GT_EQ_3/4_MILE_VISIBILITY`—This runway classification is designed for an instrument approach procedure when visibility is greater than three-quarters of a mile and less than one mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visible minimum of more than three-quarters of a mile but less than one statute mile (1.2–1.6 kilometers) during the day or night. `INSTRUMENT_LT_3/4_MILE_VISIBILITY`—This runway classification's course and vertical path guidance are provided when visibility is less than three-quarters of a mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visibility minimum of less than three-quarters of a statute mile (1.2 kilometers) or precision approaches (Instrument Landing System [ILS] or Global Navigation Satellite System [GNSS] Landing System [GLS]) day or night. `VERTICAL_GUIDANCE_APPROACH`—This runway classification uses precision guidance systems to support aircraft approach and landing. The approach of the runway is expected to accommodate approaches with vertical guidance such as a Glide Path Qualification Surface (GPQS).	String
low_runway_end_type (Optional)	Specifies the classification that will be used for the low end of the runway. `SAME_AS_HIGH_RUNWAY_END_CLASSIFICATION`—Same as high runway end classification `SMALL_AIRPLANE_APPROACH_SPEEDS_LT_50`—This runway classification is designed for light aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 254 pounds and approach speed less than 50 knots. This is a visual runway only that can be used during the day or night. `SMALL_AIRPLANE_APPROACH_SPEEDS_GT_50`—This runway classification is designed for light aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 1,320 pounds and approach speed more than 50 knots. This is a visual runway only that can be used during the day or night. `LARGE_AIRPLANE_VISUAL_RUNWAY_DAY_NIGHT`—This runway classification is designed for aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight of more than 12,500 pounds. The approach end of the runway is expected to serve large airplanes as a visual runway available day or night or an instrument approach with a minimum greater than one statute mile (1.6 kilometers) only during the day. `INSTRUMENT_NP_GT_EQ_3/4_MILE_VISIBILITY`—This runway classification is designed for a nonprecision approach when visibility is greater than three-quarters of a mile and less than one mile. The approach end of the runway supports Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) circling procedures providing the following lateral guidance: Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), Lateral Navigation (LNAV), Localizer Performance (LP), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), VHF Omnidirectional Range Collocated Tactical Air (VORTAC), Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR), and Localizer (LOC). `INSTRUMENT_NP_LT_3/4_MILE_VISIBILITY`—This runway classification's nonprecision approach guidance is provided when visibility is less than three-quarters of a mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visibility minimum of less than three-quarters of a statue mile (1.2 kilometers) and includes the following guidance: Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), Lateral Navigation (LNAV), Localizer Performance (LP), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), VHF Omnidirectional Range Collocated Tactical Air (VORTAC), Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR), and Localizer (LOC). `INSTRUMENT_GT_EQ_3/4_MILE_VISIBILITY`—This runway classification is designed for an instrument approach procedure when visibility is greater than three-quarters of a mile and less than one mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visibility minimum of more than three-quarters of a mile but less than one statute mile (1.2–1.6 kilometers) during the day or night. `INSTRUMENT_LT_3/4_MILE_VISIBILITY`—This runway classification's course and vertical path guidance are provided when visibility is less than three-quarters of a mile. The approach end of the runway is expected to accommodate instrument approaches with a visibility minimum of less than three-quarters of a statute mile (1.2 kilometers) or precision approaches (Instrument Landing System [ILS] or Global Navigation Satellite System [GNSS] Landing System [GLS]) day or night. `VERTICAL_GUIDANCE_APPROACH`—This runway classification uses precision guidance systems to support aircraft approach and landing. The approach of the runway is expected to accommodate approaches with vertical guidance such as a Glide Path Qualification Surface (GPQS).	String
high_approach_offset_angle (Optional)	The offset angle for the high-end approach. The angle value is in degrees and ranges from –60 to 60. This value will be honored for the instrument approach surfaces only.	Double
low_approach_offset_angle (Optional)	The offset angle for the low-end approach. The angle value is in degrees and ranges from –60 to 60. This value will be honored for the instrument approach surfaces only.	Double
generate_departure_surfaces (Optional)	Specifies whether a departure surface will be generated for departure runways. `GENERATE_DEPARTURE_SURFACE_AT_BOTH_ENDS`—A departure surface will be generated at both ends of the runway. This is the default. `GENERATE_DEPARTURE_SURFACE_AT_HIGH_END`—A departure surface will be generated at the high end of the runway. `GENERATE_DEPARTURE_SURFACE_AT_LOW_END`—A departure surface will be generated at the low end of the runway. `DO_NOT_GENERATE_DEPARTURE_SURFACE`—A departure surface will not be generated.	String
generate_clearway_surfaces (Optional)	Specifies whether a clearway surface will be generated for departure runways. Clearway surfaces will only be generated if a value has been specified for the `generate_departure_surfaces` parameter. `GENERATE_CLEARWAY_SURFACES`—A clearway surface will be generated. `NOT_GENERATE_CLEARWAY_SURFACES`—A clearway surface will not be generated. This is the default.	Boolean
in_threshold_point_features (Optional)	Provides x-, y-, and z-geometry for displaced threshold features. If displaced thresholds are included, surfaces will be constructed based on their x-, y-, and z-geometry instead of their corresponding runway feature endpoint.	Feature Layer
custom_json_file (Optional)	The import configuration, in JSON format, that will be used to create the custom OIS.	File
in_runway_feature_class (Optional)	The input runway feature layer. The `Runway Designator` and `Width` fields will be used to create a surface without specifying a `custom_json_file` parameter value.	Feature Layer

Derived output

Name	Explanation	Data type
derived_outfeatureclass	The updated feature class containing the generated OIS.	Feature Layer

Code sample

FAA13 example (Python window)

The following Python window script demonstrates how to use the FAA13 function.

# Import system modules
import arcpy


# Set the workspace
arcpy.env.workspace = "c:/data/airports.gdb"

# Set local variables
in_features = "RunwayCenterline"
target_ois_features = "ObstructionIdSurface"
high_runway_end_type = "SMALL_AIRPLANE_APPROACH_SPEEDS_LT_50"
low_runway_end_type = "LARGE_AIRPLANE_VISUAL_RUNWAY_DAY_NIGHT"
high_approach_offset_angle = 4.0
low_approach_offset_angle = 5.0
generate_departure_surfaces = "GENERATE_DEPARTURE_SURFACE_AT_BOTH_ENDS"
generate_clearway_surfaces = "GENERATE_CLEARWAY_SURFACES"
in_threshold_point_features = "AirportControlPoint"
custom_json_file = "D:/config.json"

# Call the FAA13 tool
arcpy.aviation.FAA13(in_features, target_ois_features, high_runway_end_type,\
                     low_runway_end_type, high_approach_offset_angle,\
                     low_approach_offset_angle, generate_departure_surfaces,\
                     generate_clearway_surfaces, in_threshold_point_features,\
                     custom_json_file)

Environments

This tool does not use any geoprocessing environments.

Licensing information

Basic: No
Standard: Requires Airports or ArcGIS Aviation Charting
Advanced: Requires Airports or ArcGIS Aviation Charting

FAA 13 (Aviation Tools)

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Derived output

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