The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) classifies aircraft by their indicated airspeed at runway threshold (Vat, also known as approach speed or VREF).
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ICAO airport codes are of great importance to pilots as they allow them to uniquely identify each airport around the world. This is essential for air navigation, as pilots need to know exactly which airport they are using in order to plan their route and make navigational decisions in the air.
ICAO Level B requires a 4.5m² fire to be extinguished at an application rate of 2.5L/min/m². ICAO Level C requires a 7.32m² fire to be extinguished at an application rate of 1.75L/min/m². All levels require a heptane fire with a 60 second pre-burn and using potable (fresh) water.
AIRPORTS ARE CLASSIFIED INTO DIFFERENT TYPES1) Based on Take-off & Landing. 2) Based on Aircraft approach speed. 3) Based on Function. 4) Based on Geometric Design.