Which surfaces are included in the airfield movement area besides runways and taxiways?

• A. Only runways
• B. Parking areas
• C. Runways, taxiways, and other surfaces used for aircraft movement under ATC control.
• D. Maintenance hangars

Answer: (C)

The airfield movement area includes all surfaces where aircraft move on the ground that are under ATC control. That means not just runways and taxiways, but any other surfaces that ATC designates for aircraft movements—for example certain portions of aprons or ramps used for taxiing or repositioning under ATC instructions. Parking areas and maintenance hangars aren’t part of the movement area unless ATC has specifically designated them for movement, so they aren’t included by default. That’s why the correct choice describes runways, taxiways, and other surfaces used for aircraft movement under ATC control.