Which condition is not included in runway condition reports?

• A. Layers of ice or frost on the runway
• B. Wet ice on the runway
• C. Slush on ice
• D. Potholes on the runway

Answer: (D)

Runway Condition Reports focus on the surface contaminants that affect braking action, such as ice, frost, wet surfaces, slush, and snow—and they note their depth and extent. Potholes, however, are pavement defects, not surface contaminants, so they don’t belong in the Runway Condition Report. Issues like potholes are typically handled through pavement maintenance reporting and, if they pose a hazard, NOTAMs or other maintenance notices rather than the contamination-focused runway report.