Global Reporting Format (GRF)

The new ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF) came into full effect in November 2021. The new methodology creates the harmonized assessment and reporting that will improve the safety of airport operations.

All airport operations, flight crew, ATC and AIS staff must be familiar and trained for the new GRF since the 4th of November 2021. The deadline for EASA members states was on the 12th of August 2021.

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Screenshot showing Global Reporting Format (GRF) Course for the airline flight crew.

DURATION

~ 40 minutes

INTENDED FOR

Flight Crew
Flight Operations Personnel

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

EASA, ICAO, IATA

Learning Objectives

Gain knowledge on the Global Reporting Format
Provide understanding of the runway assessment process according to the RCAM
Provide the pilot with knowledge to decode the two sections of the RCR delivered either from SNOWTAM, ATIS or ATC voice
Establish an understanding of the importance of pilot reports in the GRF system
Assess the knowledge gained through a practical quiz
Screenshot showing Global Reporting Format (GRF) Course for the airline flight crew.
Screenshot showing Global Reporting Format (GRF) Course for the airline flight crew.
Screenshot showing Global Reporting Format (GRF) Course for the airline flight crew.
Screenshot showing Global Reporting Format (GRF) Course for the airline flight crew.
Screenshot showing Global Reporting Format (GRF) Course for the airline flight crew.
Screenshot showing Global Reporting Format (GRF) Course for the airline flight crew.

Contents of the course

1. Introduction

Course overview
Objectives of the GRF
Case study

2. General

What is Global Reporting Format

3. Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM)

Assessment Process
Publication of RCR
PIREP/AIREP

4. Runway Condition Report (RCR)

Aeroplane Performance Section
Situational Awareness Section

5. SNOWTAM with Runway Condition Report (RCR)

Screenshot showing Global Reporting Format (GRF) Course for the airline flight crew.

Course References

ICAO EUR DOC 041 Guidance on the Issuance of SNOWTAM

ICAO CIRCULAR 355 Assessment, Measurement and Reporting of Runway Surface Conditions

ICAO EUR DOC 041 Guidance on the Issuance of SNOWTAM

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2019/1387 Amending regulation to Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (EASA Air Operations)
– EASA CAT.OP.MPA.303 In-flight check of the landing distance at the time of arrival – aeroplanes
– EASA CAT.OP.MPA.311 Reporting on runway braking action

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2020/469 Appendix 3, SNOWTAM – Instructions for the completion of the SNOWTAM format