Which statement best describes Severe BWC?

Which statement best describes Severe BWC?

• A. Birds On Or Above Active Runway; High Strike Potential
• B. Birds Near Runway; Increased Strike Potential
• C. Birds Away From Runway; No Risk
• D. Birds In Approach Path; Moderate Risk

Answer: (A)

Severe BWC describes the highest-risk wildlife hazard, occurring when birds are on or above the active runway. At that moment, aircraft are in the critical phases of takeoff and landing, with limited time to react, so a bird strike can cause substantial damage to engines, surfaces, or flight control. That immediate proximity and timing is what makes the strike potential high. The other descriptions involve birds near or in the approach path or away from the runway, which still present risk but not at the same urgent, high level as birds on or above the active runway.

Severe BWC describes the highest-risk wildlife hazard, occurring when birds are on or above the active runway. At that moment, aircraft are in the critical phases of takeoff and landing, with limited time to react, so a bird strike can cause substantial damage to engines, surfaces, or flight control. That immediate proximity and timing is what makes the strike potential high. The other descriptions involve birds near or in the approach path or away from the runway, which still present risk but not at the same urgent, high level as birds on or above the active runway.