What action should be taken if conditions on a landing area change?

When conditions on a landing area change, the appropriate action is to contact the airport manager immediately. This is crucial because the airport manager is responsible for the oversight of airport operations, safety, and the coordination of any required responses to changes in landing area conditions. This includes making decisions about operations, notifying relevant personnel, and ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to maintain safety for incoming flights and ground operations.

In situations where landing conditions may be unsafe due to factors such as weather changes, technical issues, or other hazards, the airport manager can quickly assess the situation and communicate with air traffic control and pilots regarding any necessary alerts, restrictions, or immediate responses that are needed. This ensures that the safety of all air traffic is prioritized and that the most effective action is taken swiftly.

The other options refer to actions that, while potentially important in certain circumstances, are not the immediate priority when conditions on a landing area change. Notifying emergency services may be necessary in a more serious incident, an ALERT NOW notification is typically used for situations that require immediate awareness but not specifically about changing conditions, and writing a detailed incident report is a valuable step for documentation after the fact but does not address the need for immediate action during an ongoing situation.