Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 161
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Airport; Procedure
This report is to bring awareness to the company's Safety Alert at MDW regarding Taxiway Echo. As a rule during the preflight briefing; I mention the Safety Alert regarding Taxiway Echo when 31C is a possible runway assignment for takeoff. About 90 percent of Captains I fly with are not aware of the Safety Alert; and typically line up on E3 in larger aircraft without ATC approval. This results in the aircraft not clearing the landing zone of Runway 31R. I have witnessed; on several occasions; where light GA traffic is cleared to land 31R with an aircraft not cleared of the 31R hold short markings. In addition to our Company Safety Alerts; recommend that the Jeppesen 10-9 airfield diagram label the entire Taxiway E (E1; E2; E3) hold short area for 31C as a hotspot. The hotspot language should state 'Be aware of hold short markings for 31R between 31R and 31C. Unless directed by ATC; Aircrew must ensure the entire aircraft remain clear of the 31R approach zone.'
Air carrier First Officer reported a possible safety issue at Midway airport (MDW) involving the Taxiway Echo hold-short markings for runway 31C. He recommends that the airport diagram be modified to include a 'Hot Spot' at the 31C hold-short area.