Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Airport Emergency Planning

Airports must be ready for aircraft accidents, fires, security incidents and other emergencies. This course covers airport emergency planning: regulatory requirements, emergency scenarios, emergency operations centres, roles of airport and external agencies, rescue and firefighting coordination, passenger and family assistance, exercises and plan maintenance.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Coordinated airport emergency response saves lives. You will learn how airport emergency plans are built and tested.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Scenario workshops, case studies of aviation incidents, coordination exercises and exercise planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain airport emergency planning requirements
Identify emergency scenarios
Organise emergency operations centres
Coordinate airport and external agencies
Plan passenger and family assistance
Design and evaluate airport emergency exercises

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Airport operations and safety managers
Emergency planners
Airline station managers
Rescue and firefighting officers
Security managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Emergency planning
Coordination
Operations centre management
Family assistance
Exercising

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Airport Emergencies

09:00–10:08Regulations
10:08–11:00Scenario types
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Scenario types (continued)
11:45–12:53Case studies
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Organisation

09:00–10:08Emergency operations centre
10:08–11:00Roles
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Roles (continued)
11:45–12:53Agencies
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Response

09:00–10:08Rescue and firefighting
10:08–11:00Medical response
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Medical response (continued)
11:45–12:53Grid maps
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4People

09:00–10:08Passenger care
10:08–11:00Family assistance
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Family assistance (continued)
11:45–12:53Media
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Exercises

09:00–10:08Exercise types
10:08–11:00Evaluation
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Evaluation (continued)
11:45–12:53Plan updates
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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