RAMP CERTIFICATION EXAM 3 2026 FINAL
REVIEW WORKBOOK COMPREHENSIVE NOTES
A+
◉ Security Perimeter
or Security Area. Answer: The portion of the Airport that is enclosed
by
fencing, walls, or other barriers and to which
access is controlled through designated entry
points by the Department and/or authorized
agencies. The Movement Area and
Non-Movement Area are located within the
Security Perimeter. The Security Perimeter
encompasses the SIDA, AOA, and Secured
Area.
◉ State. Answer: The State of
Illinois
◉ Sunrise. Answer: The time of sunrise at the
airport as published by the
,United States National
Weather Service
◉ Sunset. Answer: The time of sunset at the
airport as published by the
United States National
Weather Service.
◉ Surface
Incident. Answer: Any event where unauthorized or unapproved
movement occurs within the Movement Area or
an occurrence in the Movement Area associated
with the operation of an Aircraft that affects or
could affect the safety of an Aircraft, its operation
or flight. As of October 1, 2007, the FAA defines
these incidents as category C or D Runway
Incursions
◉ Taxi/Tow
Driver. Answer: Any employee authorized to drive in
the movement area (any area under
the authority of air traffic control, e.g.
,runways, taxiways), as denoted by a
blue stripe on Airport ID Badge.
◉ Taxiway. Answer: The part of the Movement Area that is
used for maneuvering Aircraft and
Ground Vehicles or equipment
between a Ramp and a Runway.
◉ Terminal
Building. Answer: The passenger terminal facilities
at the airport, including all
associated roadways, parking,
and other facilities.
◉ Traffic. Answer: The movement of pedestrians, ground
vehicles, cargo or other material
through a transportation system; or
aircraft, ground vehicles, or
pedestrians in transit.
◉ Vehicle
Service Road. Answer: A designated roadway
, for vehicles in a
Non-Movement Area.
◉ GROUND MOTOR
VEHICLE OPERATING
REGULATIONS. Answer: These Ground Motor Vehicle Operating
Regulations, promulgated by the
Commissioner of the City of Chicago ("City") Chicago Department of
Aviation
("Commissioner") pursuant to Sections 10-36-260, 10- 36-355, and
10-36-357 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, as amended, and in
compliance
with 14 CFR Part 139, ("Regulations") apply to all pedestrians and
vehicle or
equipment drivers who operate vehicles and/or equipment within
the security
perimeter at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ( " O ' H a r e " ) or
Chicago
Midway International Airport ("Midway"), and collectively the
"Airports." The
Commissioner or his or her designee, reserves the right to
immediately and
permanently revoke driving and access privileges for any person
including,
REVIEW WORKBOOK COMPREHENSIVE NOTES
A+
◉ Security Perimeter
or Security Area. Answer: The portion of the Airport that is enclosed
by
fencing, walls, or other barriers and to which
access is controlled through designated entry
points by the Department and/or authorized
agencies. The Movement Area and
Non-Movement Area are located within the
Security Perimeter. The Security Perimeter
encompasses the SIDA, AOA, and Secured
Area.
◉ State. Answer: The State of
Illinois
◉ Sunrise. Answer: The time of sunrise at the
airport as published by the
,United States National
Weather Service
◉ Sunset. Answer: The time of sunset at the
airport as published by the
United States National
Weather Service.
◉ Surface
Incident. Answer: Any event where unauthorized or unapproved
movement occurs within the Movement Area or
an occurrence in the Movement Area associated
with the operation of an Aircraft that affects or
could affect the safety of an Aircraft, its operation
or flight. As of October 1, 2007, the FAA defines
these incidents as category C or D Runway
Incursions
◉ Taxi/Tow
Driver. Answer: Any employee authorized to drive in
the movement area (any area under
the authority of air traffic control, e.g.
,runways, taxiways), as denoted by a
blue stripe on Airport ID Badge.
◉ Taxiway. Answer: The part of the Movement Area that is
used for maneuvering Aircraft and
Ground Vehicles or equipment
between a Ramp and a Runway.
◉ Terminal
Building. Answer: The passenger terminal facilities
at the airport, including all
associated roadways, parking,
and other facilities.
◉ Traffic. Answer: The movement of pedestrians, ground
vehicles, cargo or other material
through a transportation system; or
aircraft, ground vehicles, or
pedestrians in transit.
◉ Vehicle
Service Road. Answer: A designated roadway
, for vehicles in a
Non-Movement Area.
◉ GROUND MOTOR
VEHICLE OPERATING
REGULATIONS. Answer: These Ground Motor Vehicle Operating
Regulations, promulgated by the
Commissioner of the City of Chicago ("City") Chicago Department of
Aviation
("Commissioner") pursuant to Sections 10-36-260, 10- 36-355, and
10-36-357 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, as amended, and in
compliance
with 14 CFR Part 139, ("Regulations") apply to all pedestrians and
vehicle or
equipment drivers who operate vehicles and/or equipment within
the security
perimeter at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ( " O ' H a r e " ) or
Chicago
Midway International Airport ("Midway"), and collectively the
"Airports." The
Commissioner or his or her designee, reserves the right to
immediately and
permanently revoke driving and access privileges for any person
including,
