The Aviation Operators’ Association of Guyana (AOAG) warns that runway incursions—when animals, people, or other obstacles enter active runways—could result in serious aviation incidents, including fatalities, if safety measures are not strengthened. The concern is especially directed at aerodromes in Guyana’s hinterland, where operational conditions can make runway access controls more difficult.
AOAG’s warning follows a recent aircraft occurrence at Mabaruma in Region One. Across coverage, the association calls for greater vigilance and stronger enforcement of runway safety procedures, including improving public awareness about the dangers of entering or allowing obstacles on runways. Both outlets emphasize that such incursions pose a direct risk to aircraft during critical phases of flight, such as takeoff and landing.
While neither source provides detailed technical findings from the Mabaruma occurrence, their focus aligns on prevention: preventing animals and unauthorized persons or objects from reaching active runway areas through heightened awareness and better compliance with safety requirements.
