‘aerodrome’ means a defined area (including any buildings, installations and equipment) on land or water or on a fixed, fixed offshore or floating structure intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft;

‘aeroplane’ means a power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight;

‘aircraft’ means a machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth’s surface;

‘apron’ means a defined area intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers, mail or cargo, fuelling, parking or maintenance;

‘apron management service’ means a service provided to manage the activities and the movement of aircraft and vehicles on an apron;

‘audit’ means a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which requirements are complied with;

‘certification specifications’ mean technical standards adopted by the Agency indicating means to show compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules and which can be used by an organisation for the purpose of certification;

‘Competent Authority’ means an authority designated within each Member State with the necessary powers and responsibilities for the certification and oversight of aerodromes, as well as personnel and organisations involved therein;

‘continuing oversight’ means the tasks which are conducted for the implementation of the oversight programme at any time by the Competent Authority to verify that the conditions under which a certificate has been granted continue to be fulfilled during its period of validity;

‘Deviation Acceptance and Action Document’ (DAAD) means a document established by the Competent Authority to compile evidence provided to justify the acceptance of deviations from the certification specifications issued by the Agency;

‘inspection’ means an independent evaluation by observation and judgement accompanied as appropriate by measurement, testing or gauging, in order to verify compliance with applicable requirements;

‘movement’ means either a take-off or landing;

‘obstacle’ means all fixed (whether temporary or permanent) and mobile objects, or parts thereof, that:

‘obstacle limitation surface’ means a surface that defines the limits to which objects may project into the airspace;

‘obstacle protection surface’ means a surface established for visual approach slope indicator system above which objects or extensions of existing objects shall not be permitted except when, in the opinion of the appropriate authority, the new object or extension would be shielded by an existing immovable object.

any development or change in land use in the aerodrome area;

any development which may create obstacle-induced turbulence that could be hazardous to aircraft operations;

the use of hazardous, confusing and misleading lights;

the use of highly reflective surfaces which may cause dazzling;

the creation of areas that might encourage wildlife activity harmful to aircraft operations;

sources of non-visible radiation or the presence of moving or fixed objects which may interfere with, or adversely affect, the performance of aeronautical communications, navigation and surveillance systems.

‘Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC)’ means non-binding standards adopted by the Agency to illustrate means to establish compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules;

‘accelerate-stop distance available (ASDA)’ means the length of the take-off run available plus the length of the stopway, if provided;

‘aerodrome control service’ means an air traffic control (ATC) service for aerodrome traffic;

‘aerodrome equipment’ means any equipment, apparatus, appurtenance, software or accessory, that is used or intended to be used to contribute to the operation of aircraft at an aerodrome;

‘aeronautical data’ means a representation of aeronautical facts, concepts or instructions in a formalised manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing;

‘aeronautical information service’ means a service established within the defined area of coverage responsible for the provision of aeronautical information and data necessary for the safety, regularity, and efficiency of air navigation;

‘Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)’ means a notice containing information that does not qualify for the origination of a notice to air men (NOTAM) or for inclusion in the AIP, but which relates to flight safety, air navigation, technical, administrative or legislative matters;

‘aeronautical information product’ means aeronautical data and aeronautical information provided either as digital data sets or as a standardised presentation in paper or electronic media. Aeronautical information products include the following:

‘Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)’ means a publication issued by or with the authority of a Member State and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation;

‘air navigation services’ means air traffic services; communication, navigation and surveillance services; meteorological services for air navigation; and aeronautical information services;

‘air traffic services’ means the various flight information services, alerting services, air traffic advisory services and air traffic control services (area, approach and aerodrome control services);

‘air traffic control (ATC) service’ means a service provided for the purpose of:

‘aircraft stand’ means a designated area on an apron intended to be used for parking an aircraft;

‘aircraft stand taxilane’ means a portion of an apron designated as a taxiway and intended to provide access to aircraft stands only;

‘alternative means of compliance’ are those that propose an alternative to an existing Acceptable Means of Compliance or those that propose new means to establish compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules for which no associated Acceptable Means of Compliance have been adopted by the Agency;

‘alerting service’ means a service provided to notify relevant organisations regarding aircraft in need of search and rescue aid, and to assist such organisations as required;

‘apron taxiway’ means a portion of a taxiway system located on an apron and intended to provide a through taxi-route across the apron;

‘clearway’ means a defined rectangular area on the ground or water under the control of the appropriate entity, selected or prepared as a suitable area over which an aeroplane may make a portion of its initial climb to a specified height;

‘contaminated runway’ means a runway whose surface area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the length and width being used is covered in significant part by one or more of the substances listed under the runway surface condition descriptors;

‘dangerous goods’ means articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous goods in the Technical Instructions or which are classified according to those Technical Instructions;

‘data quality’ means a degree or level of confidence that the data provided meet the requirements of the data user in terms of accuracy, resolution and integrity;

‘data set’ means an identifiable collection of data;

‘declared distances’ means:

‘dry’, in respect of runway conditions, means that the surface of the runway is free of visible moisture and not contaminated within the area intended to be used;

‘flight information service’ means a service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights;

‘foreign object debris (FOD)’ means an inanimate object within the movement area which has no operational or aeronautical function and which has the potential to be a hazard to aircraft operation;

‘human factors principles’ means principles which apply to aeronautical design, certification, training, operations and maintenance and which seek safe interface between the human and other system components by proper consideration to human performance;

‘human performance’ means human capabilities and limitations which have an impact on the safety and efficiency of aeronautical operations;

‘instrument runway’ means one of the following types of runways intended for the operation of aircraft using instrument approach procedures:

‘integrity’ means a degree of assurance that an aeronautical data and its value has not been lost nor altered since the data origination or authorized amendment;

‘landing distance available (LDA)’ means the length of runway which is declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane landing;

‘lighting system reliability’ means the probability that the complete installation operates within the specified tolerances and the system is operationally usable;

‘Location Indicators’ means the latest effective edition of the ‘Location Indicators’ (Doc 7910), approved and published by the International Civil Aviation Organization;

‘low visibility procedures’ means procedures applied at an aerodrome for the purpose of ensuring safe operations during lower than Standard Category I, other than Standard Category II, Category II and III approaches and low visibility take-offs;

‘low visibility take-off (LVTO)’ means a take-off with a runway visual range (RVR) lower than 400 m but not less than 75 m;

‘lower than Standard Category I operation’ means a Category I instrument approach and landing operation using Category I decision height (DH), with a runway visual range (RVR) lower than would normally be associated with the applicable decision height (DH) but not lower than 400 m;

‘manoeuvring area’ means that part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding aprons;

‘meteorological services’ means those facilities and services that provide aircraft with meteorological forecasts, briefs and observations as well as any other meteorological information and data provided by States for aeronautical use;

‘marker’ means an object displayed above ground level in order to indicate an obstacle or delineate a boundary;

‘marking’ means a symbol or group of symbols displayed on the surface of the movement area in order to convey aeronautical information;

‘movement area’ means that part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft consisting of the manoeuvring area and the apron(s);

‘navigation services’ means those facilities and services that provide aircraft with positioning and timing information;

‘non-instrument runway’ means a runway intended for the operation of aircraft using visual approach procedures;

‘notice to airmen (NOTAM)’ means a notice distributed by means of telecommunication containing information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations;

‘NOTAM code’ means the code contained in the latest effective edition of the ‘Procedures for Air Navigation Services – ICAO Abbreviations and Codes’ (PANS ABC – Doc 8400), approved and published by the International Civil Aviation Organization;

‘other than Standard Category II operation’ means a precision instrument approach and landing operation using ILS or MLS where some or all of the elements of the precision approach Category II light system are not available, and with:

‘oversight planning cycle’ means a time period in which continued compliance is verified;

‘rapid exit taxiway’ means a taxiway connected to a runway at an acute angle and designed to allow landing aeroplanes to turn off at higher speeds than are achieved on other exit taxiways thereby minimising runway occupancy times;

‘runway’ means a defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft;

‘runway condition assessment matrix (RCAM)’ means a matrix that allows the assessment of the runway condition code (RWYCC), using associated procedures, from a set of observed runway surface conditions and pilot report of braking action;

‘runway condition code (RWYCC)’ means a number, to be used in the runway condition report (RCR), that describes the effect of the runway surface condition on aeroplane deceleration performance and lateral control;

‘runway condition report (RCR)’ means a comprehensive standardised report relating to the conditions of the runway surface and their effects on the aeroplane landing and take-off performance, described by means of runway conditions code;

‘runway-end safety area (RESA)’ means an area symmetrical about the runway centre line and adjacent to the end of the strip primarily intended to reduce the risk of damage to an aeroplane undershooting or overrunning the runway;

‘runway-holding position’ means a designated position intended to protect a runway, an obstacle limitation surface, or an Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) or Microwave Landing System (MLS) critical or sensitive area at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles must stop and hold, unless otherwise authorised by the aerodrome control tower;

‘runway strip’ means a defined area including the runway and stopway, if provided, intended to:

‘runway surface condition’ means a description of the condition of the runway surface used in the RCR which establishes the basis for the determination of the RWYCC for aeroplane performance purposes;

‘runway surface condition descriptors’ means one of the following substances on the surface of the runway:

‘runway type’ means instrument runway or non-instrument runway;

‘runway visual range (RVR)’ means the range over which the pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the runway surface markings or the lights delineating the runway or identifying its centre line;

‘safety management system’ means a systematic approach to managing safety including the necessary organisational structure, accountabilities, policies and procedures;

‘slippery wet runway’ means a wet runway whose surface friction characteristics for a significant portion of it have been determined to be degraded;

‘SNOWTAM’ means:

‘specially prepared winter runway’ means a runway with a dry frozen surface of compacted snow or ice, or both, which has been treated with sand or grit or has been mechanically treated to improve runway friction;

‘stopway’ means a defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of take-off run available prepared as a suitable area in which an aircraft can be stopped in the case of an abandoned take-off;

‘take-off distance available (TODA)’ means the length of the take-off run available plus the length of the clearway, if provided;

‘take-off run available (TORA)’ means the length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane taking off;

‘taxiway’ means a defined path on a land aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another, including:

‘Technical Instructions’ means the latest effective edition of the ‘Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air’ (Doc 9284-AN/905), including the Supplement and any Addenda, approved and published by the International Civil Aviation Organization;

‘terms of the certificate’ means the following:

‘type A instrument approach operation’ means an instrument approach operation with a minimum descent height or decision height at or above 75 m (250 ft);

‘type B instrument approach operation’ means an instrument approach operation with a decision height below 75 m (250 ft). Type B instrument approach operations are categorised as follows:

‘visual aids’ means indicators and signalling devices, markings, lights, signs and markers or combinations thereof;

‘wet runway’ means a runway whose surface is covered by any visible dampness or water up to and including 3 mm deep within the area intended to be used.

certification and oversight of aerodromes and its aerodrome operators;

oversight of providers of apron management services.

notify the applicant that the alternative means of compliance may be implemented and, if applicable, amend the certificate or approval of the applicant accordingly;

inform the Agency of their content, including copies of the relevant documentation;

inform other Member States about alternative means of compliance that were accepted; and

inform the other certified aerodromes located in the Member State of the Competent Authority, as appropriate.

make them available to aerodrome operators and providers of apron management services under its oversight; and

without undue delay notify the Agency.

the identification of the unsafe condition;

the identification of the affected design, equipment, or operation;

the actions required and their rationale, including the amended or additional certification specifications that have to be complied with;

the time limit for compliance with the required actions; and

its date of entry into force.

documented policies and procedures to describe its organisation, means and methods to achieve compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules. The procedures shall be kept up to date and serve as the basic working documents within that Competent Authority for all related tasks;

a sufficient number of personnel, including aerodrome inspectors, to perform its tasks and discharge its responsibilities. Such personnel shall be qualified to perform their allocated tasks and have the necessary knowledge, experience, initial, on-the-job and recurrent training to ensure continuing competence. A system shall be in place to plan the availability of personnel, in order to ensure the proper completion of all related tasks;

adequate facilities and office accommodation to perform the allocated tasks;

a formal process to monitor compliance of the management system with the relevant requirements and adequacy of the procedures, including the establishment of an internal audit process and a safety risk management process.

a system in place to initially and continuously asses that the qualified entity complies with Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008;

this system and the results of the assessments shall be documented;

established a documented agreement with the qualified entity, approved by both parties at the appropriate management level, which clearly defines:

the management system’s documented policies and procedures;

training, qualification and authorisation of its personnel;

the allocation of tasks to qualified entities, covering the elements required by ADR.AR.B.010, as well as the details of tasks allocated;

certification process and continuing oversight of aerodromes and aerodrome operators;

declaration process and continuing oversight of providers of apron management services;

the documentation regarding cases of equivalent level of safety and special conditions contained in the certification basis, as well as any Deviation Acceptance and Action Document (DAAD);

the evaluation and notification to the Agency of alternative means of compliance proposed by aerodrome operators and providers of apron management services and the assessment of alternative means of compliance used by the Competent Authority itself;

findings, corrective actions and date of action closure, and observations;

enforcement measures taken;

safety information and follow-up measures;

the use of flexibility provisions in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

compliance with the certification basis and all requirements applicable to aerodromes and aerodrome operators prior to the issue of an approval or certificate;

continued compliance with the certification basis and applicable requirements of aerodromes and aerodrome operators or providers of apron management service subject to declaration obligation; and

implementation of appropriate safety measures as defined in ADR.AR.A.030(c) and (d).

be supported by documentation specifically intended to provide personnel responsible for safety oversight with guidance to perform their functions;

provide the aerodrome operators and providers of apron management services concerned with the results of safety oversight activity;

be based on audits and inspections, including unannounced inspections, where appropriate; and

provide the Competent Authority with the evidence needed in case further action is required, including the measures foreseen by ADR.AR.C.055.

establish and maintain an oversight programme covering the oversight activities required by ADR.AR.C.005;

apply an appropriate oversight planning cycle, not exceeding 48 months.

the certification specifications issued by the Agency which the Competent Authority finds applicable to the design and the type of operation of the aerodrome and which are effective on the date of application for that certificate, unless:

any provision for which an equivalent level of safety has been accepted by the Competent Authority to be demonstrated by the applicant; and

any special condition prescribed in accordance with ADR.AR.C.025, that the Competent Authority finds necessary to be included in the certification basis.

the certification specifications cannot be met due to physical, topographical or similar limitations related to the location of the aerodrome;

the aerodrome has novel or unusual design features; or

experience from the operation of that aerodrome or other aerodromes having similar design features has shown that safety may be endangered.

a single aerodrome certificate; or

two separate certificates, one for the aerodrome and one for the aerodrome operator.

the applicable certification specifications issued by the Agency, which are applicable to the proposed change and which are effective on the date of the application, unless:

any other certification specification issued by the Agency that the Competent Authority finds is directly related to the proposed change;

any special condition, and amendment to special conditions, prescribed by the Competent Authority in accordance with point ADR.AR.C.025, the Competent Authority finds is necessary; and

the amended certification basis, if affected by the proposed change.

notify the aerodrome operator about the non-compliance and request further changes; and

in case of level 1 or level 2 findings, act in accordance with point ADR.AR.C.055.

failure to give the Competent Authority access to the aerodrome and aerodrome operator’s or the apron management services provider’s facilities as defined in ADR.OR.C.015 during normal operating hours and after two written requests;

obtaining or maintaining the validity of a certificate by falsification of submitted documentary evidence;

evidence of malpractice or fraudulent use of a certificate; and

the lack of an accountable manager.

In the case of level 1 findings, the Competent Authority shall take immediate and appropriate action to prohibit or limit activities, and if appropriate, it shall take action to revoke the certificate or to deregister the declaration, or to limit or suspend the certificate or declaration in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of the finding, until successful corrective action has been taken by the aerodrome operator or by the provider of apron management services.

In the case of level 2 findings, the Competent Authority shall:

Where the aerodrome operator or the provider of apron management services fails to submit an acceptable corrective action plan, or to perform the corrective action within the time period accepted or extended by the Competent Authority, the finding shall be raised to a level 1 finding, and action taken as laid down in point (d)(1).

The Competent Authority shall record all findings it has raised and where applicable, the enforcement measures it has applied, as well as all corrective actions and date of action closure for findings.

an aerodrome operator subject to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 with respect to its certification, management, manuals and other responsibilities; and

a provider of apron management services.

its official name and business name, address, and mailing address;

information and data regarding:

any proposed deviations from the identified applicable certification specifications established by the Agency;

documentation demonstrating how it will comply with the applicable requirements established in Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules. Such documentation shall include a procedure, contained in the aerodrome manual, describing how changes not requiring prior approval will be managed and notified to the Competent Authority; subsequent changes to this procedure shall require prior approval by the Competent Authority;

evidence of adequacy of resources to operate the aerodrome in accordance with the applicable requirements;

documented evidence showing the relationship of the applicant with the aerodrome owner and/or the land owner;

the name of and relevant information about the accountable manager and the other nominated persons required by ADR.OR.D.015; and

a copy of the aerodrome manual required by ADR.OR.E.005.

perform and document all actions, inspections, tests, safety assessments or exercises necessary, and shall demonstrate to the Competent Authority:

provide to the Competent Authority the means by which compliance has been demonstrated; and

declare to the Competent Authority its compliance with point (a)(1).

the aerodrome operator remaining in compliance with the relevant requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, and its Implementing Rules, and the aerodrome remaining in compliance with the certification basis, taking into account the provisions related to the handling of findings as specified under ADR.OR.C.020;

the Competent Authority being granted access to the aerodrome operator’s organisation as defined in ADR.OR.C.015 to determine continued compliance with the relevant requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules; and

the certificate not being surrendered or revoked.

the provider of apron management services and the related facilities remaining in compliance with the relevant requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules, taking into account the provisions related to the handling of findings as specified under ADR.OR.C.020;

the Competent Authority being granted access to the apron management services provider’s organisation as defined in ADR.OR.C.015 to determine continued compliance with the relevant requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules; and

the declaration not being withdrawn by the provider of such services or deregistered by the Competent Authority.

affecting the terms of the certificate, its certification basis and safety-critical aerodrome equipment; or

significantly affecting elements of the aerodrome operator’s management system as required in ADR.OR.D.005(b)

determine the interdependencies with any affected parties, plan and conduct a safety assessment in coordination with these organisations;

align assumptions and mitigations with any affected parties, in a systematic way;

ensure a comprehensive assessment of the change including any necessary interactions; and

ensure that complete and valid arguments, evidence and safety criteria are established and documented to support the safety assessment, and that the change supports the improvement of safety whenever reasonably practicable.

perform a review to identify any certification specifications which are applicable to the aerodrome; and

if relevant, initiate a change process in accordance with ADR.OR.B.040 and implement the necessary changes at the aerodrome.

provide the Competent Authority with all relevant information and declare its compliance with all applicable requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules, using a form established by the Competent Authority;

provide the Competent Authority with a list of the alternative means of compliance used, in accordance with ADR.OR.A.015(b);

maintain compliance with the applicable requirements and with the information given in the declaration;

notify the Competent Authority of any changes to its declaration or the means of compliance it uses through submission of an amended declaration; and

provide its services in accordance with the aerodrome manual and comply with all relevant provisions contained therein.

notify the Competent Authority as soon as possible;

provide such information to the appropriate Aeronautical Information Service provider;

surrender the certificate to the Competent Authority upon the date of termination of operation; and

ensure that appropriate measures have been taken to avoid the unintended use of the aerodrome by aircraft, unless the Competent Authority has approved the use of the aerodrome for other purposes.

Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules;

the terms of its certificate;

the content of the aerodrome manual; and

any other manuals for the aerodrome equipment available at the aerodrome, as applicable.

the provision of air navigation services appropriate to the level of traffic and the operating conditions at the aerodrome; and

the design and maintenance of the flight procedures, in accordance with the applicable requirements.

exemptions or derogations granted from the applicable requirements;

provisions for which an equivalent level of safety was accepted by the Competent Authority as part of the certification basis; and

special conditions and limitations with regard to the use of the aerodrome.

any facility, document, records, data, procedures or any other material relevant to its activity subject to certification or declaration, whether it is contracted or not; and

perform or witness any action, inspection, test, assessment or exercise the Competent Authority finds is necessary.

identify the root cause of the non-compliance;

define a corrective action plan; and

demonstrate the corrective action implementation to the satisfaction of the Competent Authority within the period agreed with that authority as defined in ADR.AR.C.055(d).

smoking within the movement area, other operational areas of the aerodrome, or areas of the aerodrome where fuel or other flammable material is stored;

display of an open flame or undertaking of an activity that would create a fire hazard within:

personnel involved in the operation, rescue and firefighting, and maintenance of the aerodrome;

unescorted persons operating on the movement area or other operational areas of the aerodrome.

not consume alcohol during their duty period;

not perform any duties under the influence:

clearly defined lines of responsibility and accountability throughout the aerodrome operator, including a direct accountability for safety on the part of senior management;

a description of the overall philosophies and principles of the aerodrome operator with regard to safety, referred to as the safety policy, signed by the accountable manager;

a formal process that ensures that hazards in operations are identified;

a formal process that ensures analysis, assessment and mitigation of the safety risks in aerodrome operations;

the means to verify the safety performance of the aerodrome operator’s organisation in reference to the safety performance indicators and safety performance targets of the safety management system, and to validate the effectiveness of safety risk controls;

a formal process to:

a formal processes to review the management system referred to in paragraph (a), identify the causes of substandard performance of the safety management system, determine the implications of such substandard performance in operations, and eliminate or mitigate such causes;

a safety training programme that ensures that personnel involved in the operation, rescue and firefighting, maintenance and management of the aerodrome are trained and competent to perform the safety management system duties;

formal means for safety communication that ensures that personnel are fully aware of the safety management system, conveys safety critical information, and explains why particular safety actions are taken and why safety procedures are introduced or changed;

coordination of the safety management system with the aerodrome emergency response plan; and coordination of the aerodrome emergency response plan with the emergency response plans of those organisations it must interface with during the provision of aerodrome services; and

a formal process to monitor compliance of the organisation with the relevant requirements.

its aeronautical data activities; and

its aeronautical information provision activities.

aeronautical data activities; and

aeronautical information provision activities.

operational services of the aerodrome; and

maintenance of the aerodrome.

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a training programme for personnel involved in the operation, maintenance and management of the aerodrome, to ensure their continued competence, and that they are aware of the rules and procedures relevant to operation of the aerodrome and the relationship of their functions and tasks to the aerodrome operation as a whole.

The training referred to in point (a) shall:

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that any other personnel, including personnel of other organisations that operate or provide services at the aerodrome, allowed unescorted access to the movement area and other operational areas of the aerodrome, is adequately trained and qualified for such unescorted access.

The training referred to in point (c) shall:

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that personnel referred to in points (a) and (c) have successfully completed the necessary initial training prior to being allowed:

The initial training shall include theoretical and practical training of adequate duration and competence assessments of the personnel following the provision of the training.

In order to continue to perform their duties unattended and being allowed unescorted access to the movement area and other operational areas of the aerodrome and unless otherwise specified in this Part and Part-ADR.OPS, the aerodrome operator shall ensure that personnel referred to in points (a) and (c) have been trained on the rules and procedures relevant to operation of the aerodrome by successfully completing:

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a proficiency check programme for personnel referred to in point (a), and ensure for personnel referred to in point (c) that they have demonstrated their capabilities in the performance of their tasks, in accordance with a proficiency check programme, in order to ensure:

Unless otherwise specified in this Part and Part-ADR.OPS, the aerodrome operator shall ensure that persons referred to in points (a) and (c) undergo proficiency checks at intervals not exceeding 24 months since the completion of their initial training.

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement procedures for the implementation of the training and proficiency check programmes and shall:

ensure that the management system of the aerodrome addresses the coordination and interface with the safety procedures of other organisations operating or providing services at the aerodrome; and

ensure that such organisations have safety procedures in place to comply with the applicable requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules and the requirements laid down in the aerodrome manual.

establish, lead and implement programmes to promote safety and the exchange of safety-relevant information; and

encourage organisations operating or providing services at the aerodrome to be involved in such programmes.

require that the personnel and organisations mentioned in point (a) use the safety reporting system for the mandatory reporting of any accident, serious incident and occurrence; and

ensure that the safety reporting system may be used for the voluntary reporting of any defect, fault and safety hazard which could impact safety.

record all reports submitted;

analyse and assess the reports, as appropriate, in order to address safety deficiencies and identify trends;

ensure that all organisations operating or providing services at the aerodrome which are relevant to the safety concern, participate in the analysis of such reports and that any corrective and/or preventive measures identified are implemented;

conduct investigations of reports, as appropriate; and

refrain from attribution of blame in line with the ‘just culture’ principles.

the aerodrome certification basis, the alternative means of compliance in use and the current aerodrome or aerodrome operator certificate(s), for the lifespan of the certificate;

arrangements with other organisations, for as long as such arrangements are in effect;

manuals of aerodrome equipment or systems employed at the aerodrome, for as long as they are used at the aerodrome;

safety assessment reports for the lifetime of the system/procedure/activity;

personnel training, qualifications, and medical records as well as their proficiency checks, as appropriate, for at least four years after the end of their employment, or until the area of their employment has been audited by the Competent Authority; and

the current version of the hazard register;

driving authorisations and, if appropriate, language proficiency certificates, for at least four years after the end of a person’s employment, or the revocation or cancelation of a driving authorisation, or until this area of activity has been audited by the competent authority; and

vehicle authorisations and aerodrome operator’s vehicle maintenance records, for at least four years after a vehicle is removed from operations, or until this area has been audited by the competent authority.

supply the Competent Authority with the intended amendments and revisions of the aerodrome manual, for items requiring prior approval in accordance with ADR.OR.B.040, in advance of the effective date and ensure that they do not become effective before obtaining the Competent Authority’s approval; or

supply the Competent Authority with the intended amendments and revisions of the aerodrome manual in advance of the effective date, if the proposed amendment or revision of the aerodrome manual requires only a notification to the Competent Authority in accordance with ADR.OR.B.040(d) and ADR.OR.B.015(b).

review the content of the aerodrome manual, ensure that it is kept up to date and amended whenever necessary;

incorporate all amendments and revisions required by the Competent Authority; and

make all aerodrome personnel and other relevant organisations aware of the changes that are relevant to their duties and responsibilities.

the aerodrome manual is written in a language acceptable to the Competent Authority; and

all personnel are able to read and understand the language in which those parts of the aerodrome manual and other operational documents pertaining to their duties and responsibilities are written.

is signed by the accountable manager of the aerodrome;

is printed or is in electronic format and is easy to revise;

has a system for version control management which is applied and made visible in the aerodrome manual; and

observes human factors principles and is organised in a manner that facilitates its preparation, use and review.

General;

Aerodrome management system, qualification and training requirements;

Particulars of the aerodrome site;

Particulars of the aerodrome required to be reported to the Aeronautical Information Service; and

Particulars of the operating procedures of the aerodrome, its equipment and safety measures.

determine, document and maintain data relevant to the aerodrome and available services;

provide data relevant to the aerodrome and available services to the users and the relevant air traffic services and aeronautical information services providers.

monitor data relevant to the aerodrome and available services originating from the aerodrome operator and promulgated by the relevant air traffic services providers and aeronautical information services providers;

notify the relevant aeronautical information services providers of any changes necessary to ensure correct and complete data relevant to the aerodrome and available services, originating from the aerodrome operator;

notify the relevant air traffic services providers and aeronautical information services providers when the published data originating from the aerodrome operator are incorrect or inappropriate.

information on the aerodrome conditions, disabled aircraft removal, rescue and firefighting and visual approach slope indicator systems;

the operational status of associated facilities, services and navigational aids at the aerodrome;

any other information considered to be of operational significance.

The aerodrome operator shall:

The aerodrome operator shall originate a NOTAM when it is necessary to provide the following information:

For the purposes of point (b), the aerodrome operator shall ensure that:

In addition, the aerodrome operator shall ensure that:

The aerodrome operator shall, following the publication of a NOTAM that it has originated, review its content to ensure its accuracy, and ensure the dissemination of the information to all relevant aerodrome personnel and organisations at the aerodrome.

The aerodrome operator shall maintain records:

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement procedures for the handover of operational activities between personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of the aerodrome to ensure that all new incoming personnel are provided with operational information related to their tasks.

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement procedures to provide organisations operating or providing services at the aerodrome, with aerodrome-related operational information that may affect the execution of the tasks of the personnel of such organisations.

is commensurate with the aircraft operations and other activities conducted at the aerodrome;

provides for the coordination of appropriate organisations in response to an emergency occurring at an aerodrome or in its surroundings; and

contains procedures for periodic testing of the adequacy of the plan and for reviewing the results in order to improve its effectiveness.

aerodrome rescue and firefighting facilities, equipment and services are provided;

adequate equipment, fire extinguishing agents and sufficient personnel are available in a timely manner;

rescue and firefighting personnel are properly trained, equipped and qualified to operate in the aerodrome environment; and

rescue and firefighting personnel potentially required to act in aviation emergencies demonstrate their medical fitness to execute their functions satisfactorily, taking into account the type of activity.

recurrent training shall include theoretical and continuous practical training;

proficiency checks shall be conducted at intervals not exceeding 12 months since the completion of the initial training.

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a foreign object debris (FOD) control programme and shall require organisations operating or providing services at the aerodrome to participate in that programme.

As part of the FOD control programme, the aerodrome operator shall:

collect and analyse data and information to identify FOD sources and trends, and implement corrective or preventive measures, or both, to improve the effectiveness of the programme.

assess the wildlife hazard on, and in the surrounding, of the aerodrome;

establish means and procedures to minimise the risk of collisions between wildlife and aircraft, at the aerodrome; and

notify the appropriate authority if a wildlife assessment indicates conditions in the surroundings of the aerodrome are conducive to a wildlife hazard problem.

Except as provided for in point (d), the driving of a vehicle on any part of the movement area or other operational areas of an aerodrome shall require an authorisation issued to the driver by the operator of that aerodrome. The driving authorisation shall be issued to a person who:

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a driving training programme for drivers that operate on the apron or other operational areas, except the manoeuvring area, and for drivers that operate on the manoeuvring area. The training programme shall:

A driving authorisation issued in accordance with point (a) shall specify the parts of the movement area or other operational areas on which the driver is allowed to drive and shall remain valid as long as:

Notwithstanding point (a), the aerodrome operator may permit a person to temporarily drive a vehicle on the movement area or other operational areas if:

The aerodrome operator shall:

The operation of a vehicle on the movement area or other operational areas shall require an authorisation issued by the aerodrome operator. The authorisation may be issued if the vehicle is used in activities related to the operation of the aerodrome and:

The aerodrome operator shall limit the number of vehicles authorised to operate on the movement area and other operational areas to the minimum number required for the safe and efficient operation of the aerodrome.

An authorisation issued in accordance with point (a) shall:

The aerodrome operator shall assign a call sign to a vehicle authorised in accordance with point (a) to operate at the aerodrome, if that vehicle is required to be radio-equipped. The call sign assigned to a vehicle shall:

By derogation from point (a), the aerodrome operator may permit:

The aerodrome operator shall:

The driver of a vehicle on the manoeuvring area shall operate the vehicle:

The driver of a vehicle on the manoeuvring area shall operate the vehicle in accordance with the following rules:

The driver of a radio-equipped vehicle, intending to operate or operating on the manoeuvring area, shall:

The driver of a vehicle that is operating in the manoeuvring area, when in doubt as to the position of the vehicle with respect to the manoeuvring area, shall:

The driver of a vehicle on the manoeuvring area:

The driver of a radio-equipped vehicle on the apron shall, if so required at the aerodrome:

The driver of a vehicle on the apron shall operate the vehicle in accordance with the following:

The driver of a vehicle on the movement area and other operational areas shall:

The driver of a vehicle escorting another vehicle shall ensure that the driver of the escorted vehicle operates the vehicle in accordance with the instructions given.

The driver of a vehicle shall park the vehicle only in areas designated by the aerodrome operator.

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement procedures to ensure that drivers that operate on the movement area and other operational areas comply with points (a) to (j).

establish aircraft manoeuvring procedures and designate routes to be used during aircraft towing operations on the movement area, to ensure safety;

ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate guidance during towing operations;

ensure that towed aircraft display lights during towing operations, in accordance with the provisions of point SERA.3215 of the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ( 5 );

establish and implement procedures to ensure adequate communication and coordination between the organisation executing the towing operation, the apron management services unit, and the air traffic services unit, as appropriate to the towing operation;

establish and implement procedures to ensure safety of towing operations in adverse weather or meteorological conditions, including by limiting or not permitting such operations.

A person required under point ADR.OPS.B.024 to demonstrate language proficiency, shall demonstrate proficiency, at least at an operational level both in the use of phraseologies and in plain language, in accordance with point (b), in:

The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to:

Language proficiency shall be demonstrated by a certificate issued by the organisation that conducted the assessment, attesting the language or languages, the level or levels of proficiency, and the date of the assessment.

Except for persons who have demonstrated language proficiency at an expert level, the language proficiency shall be re-assessed every:

The demonstration of language proficiency shall be done through a method of assessment, which shall contain:

The aerodrome operator shall make available language training to maintain the required level of language proficiency of its personnel.

By way of derogation from point (a), the Member State may decide that the English language proficiency may not be required for personnel referred to in point ADR.OPS.B.024, for radio communication purposes with the air traffic services unit of the aerodrome. In such case, it shall perform a safety assessment covering one or several aerodromes.

The operator of the aerodrome may issue an authorisation to a person who has not demonstrated compliance with points (a) and (b) until:

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that a surface movement guidance and control system is provided at the aerodrome.

As part of the surface movement guidance and control system, the aerodrome operator shall, in coordination with the air traffic services provider, assess the need to establish standard routes for taxiing aircraft on the aerodrome. Where standard routes are provided, the aerodrome operator shall:

Where the operation of the surface movement guidance and control system requires the use of a transponder by aircraft on the movement area, the aerodrome operator shall coordinate with the air navigation services provider:

Vehicles and the air traffic services unit shall communicate in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 14 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012.

The aerodrome operator shall, in coordination with the air traffic services provider, establish communication procedures, including:

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement procedures to:

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement procedures to ensure:

aircraft safety is not affected by aerodrome works; and

aerodrome works safety is not affected by aerodrome operational activities.

obstacle limitation and protection surfaces as established in accordance with the certification basis, and other surfaces and areas associated with the aerodrome, in order to take, within its competence, appropriate action to mitigate the risks associated with the penetration of those surfaces and areas;

marking and lighting of obstacles in order to be able to take action within its competence, as appropriate; and

hazards related to human activities and land use in order to take action within its competence, as appropriate.

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that vehicles and other mobile objects, excluding aircraft, on the movement area of the aerodrome are:

The aerodrome operator may exempt from point (a) aircraft servicing equipment and vehicles used only on aprons.

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a maintenance programme, which includes preventive maintenance where appropriate, to maintain aerodrome facilities, systems and equipment necessary for the operation of the aerodrome in a condition which does not impair the safety, regularity or efficiency of air navigation. The design and implementation of the maintenance programme shall observe human factors principles.

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that appropriate and adequate means are provided for the effective implementation of the maintenance programme.

The aerodrome operator shall:

The aerodrome operator shall:

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that organisations that operate or provide services at the aerodrome:

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that unserviceable vehicles are not used for operations.

The aerodrome operator shall inspect the surfaces of all movement areas including pavements (runways, taxiways and aprons), adjacent areas and drainage to regularly assess their condition as part of an aerodrome preventive and corrective maintenance programme.

The aerodrome operator shall:

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a preventive and corrective maintenance programme to ensure the serviceability of the electrical systems and the availability of power supply to all necessary facilities of the aerodrome, in a manner that ensures the safety, regularity and efficiency of air navigation.

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a preventive and corrective maintenance programme to ensure the serviceability of the individual lights and the aerodrome’s lighting systems reliability, in a manner that ensures continuity of guidance to, and control of aircraft and vehicles, as follows:

For the purposes of point (b), a light shall be deemed to be unserviceable if:

The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a preventive and corrective maintenance programme to ensure the serviceability and reliability of the system of markings and signs of the aerodrome, in a manner that ensures continuity of guidance to, and control of aircraft and vehicles.

Construction or maintenance activities shall not take place in the proximity of aerodrome electrical systems when low-visibility procedures are in effect at the aerodrome.

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:

The aerodrome operator shall maintain records of the relevant maintenance activities.