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Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council Text with EEA relevance

Type Regulation

Publication 2014-02-14

Last updated 2026-02-22

State In force

Department European Commission

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

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

(c)If acceptable to the Competent Authority, information under points (7) and (8) may be provided at a later stage determined by the Competent Authority, but prior to the issuance of the certificate.

ADR.OR.B.025 Demonstration of compliance

(a)The aerodrome operator shall:

(1) perform and document all actions, inspections, tests, safety assessments or exercises necessary, and shall demonstrate to the Competent Authority:
(i) compliance with the notified certification basis, the certification specifications applicable to a change, any safety directive, as appropriate, and the applicable requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules;
(ii) that the aerodrome, as well as its obstacle limitation and protection surfaces and other areas associated with the aerodrome, have no features or characteristics making it unsafe for operation; and
(iii) that the flight procedures of the aerodrome and the associated changes thereto, have been established in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ([^E0004]).

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

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

(b)Relevant design information, including drawings, inspection, test and other relevant reports, shall be held and kept by the aerodrome operator at the disposal of the Competent Authority, in accordance with the provisions of ADR.OR.D.035 and provided on request to the Competent Authority.

ADR.OR.B.030 Terms of the certificate and privileges of the certificate holder

An aerodrome operator shall comply with the scope and privileges defined in the terms of the certificate attached to it.

ADR.OR.B.035 Continued validity of a certificate

(a)A certificate shall remain valid subject to:

(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;

(2) 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

(3) the certificate not being surrendered or revoked.

(b)Upon revocation or surrender, the certificate shall be returned to the Competent Authority without delay.

ADR.OR.B.040 Changes

(a)Any change:

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

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

shall require prior approval by the Competent Authority.

(b)For other changes requiring prior approval in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules, the aerodrome operator shall apply for and obtain an approval issued by the Competent Authority.

(c)The application for a change in accordance with point (a) or (b) shall be submitted before any such change takes place, in order to enable the Competent Authority to determine continued compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules and to amend, if necessary, the certificate and related terms of the certificate attached to it.

The change shall only be implemented upon receipt of formal approval by the Competent Authority in accordance with ADR.AR.C.040.

During the changes, the aerodrome operator shall operate under the conditions approved by the Competent Authority.

(d)Changes not requiring prior approval shall be managed and notified to the Competent Authority as defined in the procedure approved by the Competent Authority in accordance with ADR.AR.C.035(h).

(e)The aerodrome operator shall provide the Competent Authority with the relevant documentation in accordance with point (f) and ADR.OR.E.005.

(f)As part of its management system, as defined in ADR.OR.D.005, the aerodrome operator proposing a change to the aerodrome, its operation, its organisation or its management system shall:

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

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

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

(4) 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.

ADR.OR.B.050 Continuing compliance with the Agency’s certification specifications

The aerodrome operator, following an amendment of the certification specifications established by the Agency, shall:

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

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

ADR.OR.B.060 Change of aerodrome operator

(a) The current aerodrome operator shall notify to the Competent Authority the date on which the transfer will occur.

(b) The new operator to whom the operation of the aerodrome is to be transferred shall apply for a certificate to the competent authority, prior to the date on which the transfer will occur, in accordance with point ADR.OR.B.015.

(c) The new operator to whom the operation of the aerodrome is to be transferred shall demonstrate compliance in accordance with point ADR.OR.B.025. The new aerodrome operation shall not be required to demonstrate compliance with the requirements set out in point ADR.OR.B.025(a)(1) and point ADR.OR.E.005, to the extent those requirements concern elements that remain unchanged.

ADR.OR.B.065 Termination of operation

An operator intending to terminate the operation of an aerodrome shall:

(a) notify the Competent Authority as soon as possible;

(b) provide such information to the appropriate Aeronautical Information Service provider;

(d) 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.

ADR.OR.B.070 Termination of the provision of apron management service

The aerodrome operator shall:

(a) take appropriate measures to ensure that safety risks that result from the termination of operation have been assessed and mitigated;

(b) provide information on the measures referred to in point (a) to the appropriate aeronautical information service provider.

SUBPART C — ADDITIONAL AERODROME OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES (ADR.OR.C)

ADR.OR.C.005 Aerodrome operator responsibilities

(a)The aerodrome operator is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the aerodrome in accordance with:

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

(2) the terms of its certificate;

(3) the content of the aerodrome manual; and

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

(b)The aerodrome operator shall ensure directly, or coordinate through arrangements as required with the accountable entities providing the following services:

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

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

(c)The aerodrome operator shall coordinate with the Competent Authority to ensure that relevant information for the safety of aircraft is contained in the aerodrome manual and is published where appropriate. This shall include:

(1) exemptions or derogations granted from the applicable requirements;

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

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

(d)If an unsafe condition develops at the aerodrome, the aerodrome operator shall, without undue delay, take all necessary measures to ensure that those parts of the aerodrome found to endanger safety are not used by aircraft.

(e)The aerodrome operator, in order to ensure the safe operation of aircraft at the aerodrome, shall provide and maintain, directly or through arrangements with third parties, visual and non-visual aids, meteorological equipment and any other equipment, commensurate with the type of operations conducted at the aerodrome.

ADR.OR.C.015 Access

For the purpose of determining compliance with the relevant requirements in Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof, an aerodrome operator shall grant access to any person authorised by the Competent Authority to:

(a) 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

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

ADR.OR.C.020 Findings and corrective actions

After receipt of a notification of findings, the aerodrome operator shall:

(a) identify the root cause of the non-compliance;

(b) define a corrective action plan; and

(c) 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).

ADR.OR.C.025 Immediate reaction to a safety problem – compliance with safety directives

The aerodrome operator shall implement any safety measures, including safety directives, taken by the Competent Authority in accordance with points ADR.AR.A.030(c) and ADR.AR.A.040 of Annex II.

ADR.OR.C.030 Occurrence reporting

(a) As part of its management system, the aerodrome operator shall establish and maintain an occurrence-reporting system, including mandatory and voluntary reporting. The aerodrome operator shall ensure that the system complies with the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, as well as with the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis of those Regulations.

(b) The aerodrome operator shall report to the competent authority and to any other organisation required to be informed by the Member State any safety-related event or condition that endangers or, if not corrected or addressed, could endanger an aircraft, its occupants, or any other person, and in particular any accident or serious incident.

(c) In addition to reports submitted in accordance with point (b), the aerodrome operator shall report to the competent authority and the organisation responsible for the design of the aerodrome equipment any malfunction, technical defect, exceedance of technical limitations, occurrence or other irregular circumstance that has or may have endangered an aircraft, its occupants or any other person and has not resulted in an accident or serious incident.

(d) Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and its delegated and implementing acts, reports referred to in point (c) shall:
(1) be made as soon as practicable, but in any case within 72 hours after the aerodrome operator has become aware of the event or condition to which the report relates, unless exceptional circumstances prevent that;
(2) be made in a form and manner established by the Competent Authority;
(3) contain all pertinent information about the condition known to the aerodrome operator.

(e) Notwithstanding Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and its delegated and implementing acts, for reports required by point (c), the aerodrome operator shall submit a follow-up report providing details of actions that the aerodrome operator intends to take to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The follow-up report shall be submitted as soon as those actions have been identified and it shall:
(1) be sent to the relevant entities initially reported to in accordance with points (b) and (c);
(2) be made in a form and manner established by the Competent Authority.

ADR.OR.C.040 Prevention of fire

The aerodrome operator shall establish procedures to prohibit:

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

(b) display of an open flame or undertaking of an activity that would create a fire hazard within:
(1) areas of the aerodrome where fuel or other flammable material is stored;
(2) the movement area or other operational areas of the aerodrome, unless authorised by the aerodrome operator.

ADR.OR.C.045 Use of alcohol, psychoactive substances and medicines

(a)The aerodrome operator shall establish procedures on the level of consumption of alcohol, psychoactive substances and medicines by:

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

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

(b)These procedures shall include the requirements that such persons shall:

(1) not consume alcohol during their duty period;

(2) not perform any duties under the influence:
(i) of alcohol, or any psychoactive substance; or
(ii) any medicine that may have an effect on his/her abilities in a manner contrary to safety.

SUBPART D – MANAGEMENT – AERODROME OPERATORS (ADR.OR.D)

ADR.OR.D.005 Management system

(a)The aerodrome operator shall implement and maintain a management system integrating a safety management system.

(b)The management system shall include:

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

(2) 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;

(3) a formal process that ensures that hazards in operations are identified;

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

(5) 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;

(6) a formal process to:
(i) identify changes within the aerodrome operator’s organisation, management system, the aerodrome or its operation which may affect established processes, procedures and services;
(ii) describe the arrangements to ensure safety performance before implementing changes; and
(iii) eliminate or modify safety risk controls that are no longer needed or effective due to changes in the operational environment;

(7) 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;

(8) 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;

(9) 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;

(10) 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

(11) a function to monitor compliance of the organisation with the relevant requirements and adequacy of the procedures; compliance monitoring shall include a feedback system of findings to the accountable manager to ensure effective implementation of corrective actions, as necessary.

(c)The aerodrome operator shall document all management system key processes.

(d)The management system shall be proportionate to the size of the organisation and its activities, taking into account the hazards and associated risks inherent in these activities.

(e)In the case that the aerodrome operator holds also a certificate to provide air navigation services, it shall ensure that the management system covers all activities in the scope of its certificates.

ADR.OR.D.005A Information security management system

The aerodrome operator shall establish, implement and maintain an information security management system in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1645 ([^E0005]) in order to ensure the proper management of information security risks which may have an impact on aviation safety.

ADR.OR.D.007 Management of aeronautical data and aeronautical information

(a) As part of its management system, the aerodrome operator shall implement and maintain a quality management system covering the following activities:
(1) its aeronautical data activities;
(2) its aeronautical information provision activities.

(b) As part of its management system, the aerodrome operator shall establish a security management system to ensure the security of operational data it receives, or produces, or otherwise employs, so that access to that operational data is restricted only to those authorised.

(c) The security management system shall define the following elements:
(1) the procedures relating to data security risk assessment and mitigation, security monitoring and improvement, security reviews and lesson dissemination;
(2) the means designed to detect security breaches and to alert personnel with appropriate security warnings;
(3) the means of controlling the effects of security breaches and of identifying recovery action and mitigation procedures to prevent reoccurrence.

(d) The aerodrome operator shall ensure the security clearance of its personnel with respect to aeronautical data security.

(e) The aspects related to information security shall be managed in accordance with point ADR.OR.D.005A.

ADR.OR.D.010 Contracted activities

(a)Contracted activities include all activities within the aerodrome operator’s scope in accordance with the terms of the certificate that are performed by other organisations either itself certified to carry out such activity or if not certified, working under the aerodrome operator’s approval. The aerodrome operator shall ensure that when contracting or purchasing any part of its activity, the contracted or purchased service or equipment or system conforms to the applicable requirements.

(b)When an aerodrome operator contracts any part of its activity to an organisation that is not itself certified in accordance with this Part to carry out such activity, the contracted organisation shall work under the approval and oversight of the aerodrome operator. The aerodrome operator shall ensure that the Competent Authority is given access to the contracted organisation, to determine continued compliance with the applicable requirements.

ADR.OR.D.015 Personnel requirements

(a)The aerodrome operator shall appoint an accountable manager, who has the authority for ensuring that all activities can be financed and carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements. The accountable manager shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective management system.

(b)The aerodrome operator shall nominate persons responsible for the management and supervision of the following areas:

(1) operational services of the aerodrome; and

(2) maintenance of the aerodrome.

(c)The aerodrome operator shall nominate a person or group of persons responsible for the development, maintenance and day-to-day management of the safety management system.

Those persons shall act independently of other managers within the organisation, shall have direct access to the accountable manager and to appropriate management for safety matters and shall be responsible to the accountable manager.

(d)The aerodrome operator shall have sufficient and qualified personnel for the planned tasks and activities to be performed in accordance with the applicable requirements.

(e)The aerodrome operator shall assign a sufficient number of personnel supervisors to defined duties and responsibilities, taking into account the structure of the organisation and the number of personnel employed.

(f)The aerodrome operator shall ensure that personnel involved in the operation, maintenance and management of the aerodrome are adequately trained in accordance with the training programme.

ADR.OR.D.017 Training and proficiency check programmes

(a) 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.

(b) The training referred to in point (a) shall:
(1) include initial, recurrent, refresher and continuation training;
(2) be appropriate to the functions and tasks for the personnel;
(3) include the applicable operational procedures and requirements of the aerodrome, as well as driving.

(c) 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.

(d) The training referred to in point (c) shall:
(1) include initial, recurrent, refresher and continuation training;
(2) include the applicable operational procedures and requirements of the aerodrome, as well as driving.

(e) 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:
(1) to perform their duties unattended;
(2) unescorted access to the movement area and other operational areas of the aerodrome. The initial training shall include theoretical and practical training of adequate duration and competence assessments of the personnel following the provision of the training.

(f) 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:
(1) recurrent training, at intervals not exceeding 24 months since the completion of their initial training. If the recurrent training is undertaken within the last 3 calendar months of the interval, the new interval period shall be counted from the expiry date of the original interval;
(2) refresher training, prior to performing their duties unattended or being allowed unescorted access to the movement area or other operational area of the aerodrome, when they are absent from their duties for a period not less than 3 and not more than 12 consecutive months. In case of absence beyond 12 consecutive months, such personnel shall undergo initial training in accordance with point (c);
(3) continuation training due to changes to their operating environment or assigned tasks, as necessary.

(g) 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:
(1) their continued competence;
(2) that they are aware of the rules and procedures relevant to their functions and tasks. 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.

(h) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:
(1) adequately qualified and experienced instructors for the provision of training and assessors for the assessments and the proficiency checks are used;
(2) suitable facilities, means and equipment are used for the provision of the training and, where applicable, for the conduct of the proficiency checks.

(i) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement procedures for the implementation of the training and proficiency check programmes and shall:
(1) maintain appropriate qualification, training and proficiency check records to demonstrate compliance with this requirement;
(2) upon request, make such records available to its personnel concerned;
(3) if a person is employed by another employer, upon request, make such records of that person available to that new employer.

ADR.OR.D.020 Facilities requirements

(a)The aerodrome operator shall ensure that adequate and appropriate facilities are available to its personnel or personnel employed by parties with whom it has contracted for the provision of aerodrome operational and maintenance services.

(b)The aerodrome operator shall designate appropriate areas at the aerodrome to be used for the storage of dangerous goods transported through the aerodrome, in accordance with the Technical Instructions.

ADR.OR.D.025 Coordination with other organisations

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:

(a) its management system addresses the coordination and interface with the safety procedures of other organisations operating or providing services at the aerodrome;

(b) such organisations have safety procedures in place to comply with the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts, as well as with the aerodrome manual established and maintained in accordance with point ADR.OR.E.005 of this Annex.

ADR.OR.D.027 Safety programmes and aerodrome safety committees

(a) As part of its management system, the aerodrome operator shall establish, implement and lead safety programmes to promote and enhance safety, including runway safety, and the exchange of safety-relevant information with all relevant organisations that operate or provide services at the aerodrome. The aerodrome operator shall review, at least on an annual basis, the effectiveness of its safety programmes.

(b) As part of the safety programmes referred to in point (a), the aerodrome operator shall:
(1) establish, lead and be responsible for the functioning of the local runway safety team and other aerodrome safety committees;
(2) request all relevant organisations that operate or provide services at the aerodrome to participate in the local runway safety team and in other aerodrome safety committees through nominated representatives that have appropriate and suitable operational expertise, relevant to the subject of the local runway safety team or the aerodrome safety committee(s) respectively.

(c) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:
(1) the local runway safety team and the other aerodrome safety committees regularly convene meetings, the frequency of which shall be determined based [at least] on:
(i) the aerodrome traffic density;
(ii) the complexity of the aerodrome layout;
(iii) the type of operations;
(iv) the safety occurrences at the aerodrome and the potential risks identified from their analysis;
(2) proposals and actions of the local runway safety team and the other aerodrome safety committees are recorded in an action plan and followed up to ensure their implementation in a timely manner.

(d) The local runway safety team and the other aerodrome safety committees shall:
(1) support the identification and multidisciplinary review of local safety issues, especially with regard to runway safety;
(2) propose possible mitigating measures and relevant action plans to be implemented by the organisations concerned to enhance safety;
(3) consider the need to develop regular local safety awareness campaigns and joint training programmes for the personnel of all relevant organisations.

(e) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a procedure or procedures to ensure the implementation of points (a) to (d).

ADR.OR.D.030 Safety reporting system

(a)The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a safety reporting system for all personnel and organisations operating or providing services at the aerodrome, in order to promote safety at, and the safe use of, the aerodrome.

(ab)The aerodrome operator shall establish reporting arrangements with all organisations that operate or provide services at the aerodrome whose activities or products may have an effect on aircraft safety.

(b)The aerodrome operator, in accordance with ADR.OR.D.005 (b)(3), shall:

(1) 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

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

(c)The safety reporting system shall protect the identity of the reporter, encourage voluntary reporting and include the possibility that reports may be submitted anonymously.

(d)The aerodrome operator shall:

(1) record all reports submitted;

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

(3) 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;

(4) conduct investigations of reports, as appropriate; and

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

ADR.OR.D.035 Record keeping

(a)The aerodrome operator shall establish an adequate system of record keeping, covering all its activities undertaken under Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules.

(b)The format of the records shall be specified in the aerodrome manual.

(c)Records shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage, alteration and theft.

(d)Records shall be kept for a minimum of five years, except that the below records shall be kept as follows:

(1) 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;

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

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

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

(5) 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

(6) the current version of the hazard register;

(7) 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

(8) 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.

(e)All records shall be subject to applicable data protection law.

SUBPART E — AERODROME MANUAL AND DOCUMENTATION (ADR.OR.E)

ADR.OR.E.005 Aerodrome manual

(a)The aerodrome operator shall establish and maintain an aerodrome manual.

(b)The content of the aerodrome manual shall reflect the certification basis and the requirements set out in this Part and Part-ADR.OPS, as applicable, and shall not contravene the terms of the certificate. The aerodrome manual shall contain or refer to all necessary information for the safe use, operation and maintenance of the aerodrome, its equipment, as well as its obstacle limitation and protection surfaces and other areas associated with the aerodrome.

(c)The aerodrome manual may be issued in separate parts.

(d)The aerodrome operator shall ensure that all aerodrome personnel and all other relevant organisation’s personnel have easy access to the portions of the aerodrome manual that are relevant to their duties and responsibilities.

(e)The aerodrome operator shall:

(1) 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

(2) 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).

(f)Notwithstanding point (e), when amendments or revisions are required in the interest of safety, they may be published and applied immediately, provided that any approval required has been applied for.

(g)The aerodrome operator shall:

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

(2) incorporate all amendments and revisions required by the Competent Authority; and

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

(h)The aerodrome operator shall ensure that any information taken from other approved documents, and any amendment thereof, is correctly reflected in the aerodrome manual. This does not prevent the aerodrome operator from publishing more conservative data and procedures in the aerodrome manual.

(i)The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:

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

(2) 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.

(j)The aerodrome operator shall ensure that the aerodrome manual:

(1) is signed by the accountable manager of the aerodrome;

(2) is printed or is in electronic format and is easy to revise;

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

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

(k)The aerodrome operator shall keep at least one complete and current copy of the aerodrome manual at the aerodrome and make it available for inspection by the Competent Authority.

(l)The content of the aerodrome manual shall be as follows:

(1) General;

(2) Aerodrome management system, qualification and training requirements;

(3) Particulars of the aerodrome site;

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

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

ADR.OR.E.010 Documentation requirements

(a)The aerodrome operator shall ensure the availability of any other documentation required and associated amendments.

(b)The aerodrome operator shall be capable of distributing operational instructions and other information without delay.

SUBPART F – APRON MANAGEMENT SERVICE (ADR.OR.F)

ADR.OR.F.001 Responsibilities of the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS

The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall provide the apron management service in accordance with:

(a) the requirements set out in Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and in Annex III (Part-ADR.OR) and Annex IV (Part-ADR.OPS) to this Regulation;

(b) its declaration;

(d) its management system manual in accordance with ADR.OR.F.095;

(e) any other manuals used for the provision of apron management service.

ADR.OR.F.005 Declaration of the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS

(a) When an organisation responsible for the provision of AMS intends to provide guidance to aircraft as laid down in points a(1) and a(2) of point ADR.OPS.D.001 as a minimum, it shall submit a declaration to the Competent Authority at least 2 months before the date of the intended start of the provision of the service. The declaration shall contain the following information:
(1) the name of the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS;
(2) contact details of the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS;
(3) name and contact details of the accountable manager;
(4) the name(s) of the aerodrome(s) in the Member State where the service will be provided;
(5) a list of aerodromes located in other Member States where the service is provided;
(6) the date of the intended start of the provision of the apron management service;
(7) a statement that confirms that it has established formal arrangements with the aerodrome operator and the air traffic service provider at the aerodrome where it intends to provide the apron management service;
(8) a statement that confirms that the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS has developed a safety policy and will apply that policy during the provision of the service covered by the declaration, in accordance with point ADR.OR.F.045(b)(2);
(9) a statement that confirms that the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS complies and will, during the provision of the service covered by the declaration, continue to comply with the applicable requirements of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and Annex III (Part-ADR.OR) and Annex IV (Part-ADR.OPS) to this Regulation;

(b) By derogation from point (a), when a certified aerodrome operator or an approved air traffic services provider intends to provide apron management service, it shall:
(1) notify its Competent Authority;
(2) revise its safety policy to include the provision of apron management service;
(3) submit to the Competent Authority the training programme of the personnel intended to be used for the provision of the service.

ADR.OR.F.010 Continued validity of the declaration

A declaration made by an organisation responsible for the provision of AMS in accordance with point ADR.OR.F.005 shall remain valid subject to the following conditions:

(a) the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS is compliant with the requirements set out in Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and in Annex III (Part-ADR.OR) and Annex IV (Part-ADR.OPS) to this Regulation, taking into account the provisions related to the handling of findings as specified under point ADR.OR.F.035 of this Annex;

(b) the Competent Authority is granted access to the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS in accordance with point ADR.OR.F.030 of this Annex to determine continued compliance with the requirements set out in Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and in Annex III (Part-ADR.OR) and Annex IV (Part-ADR.OPS) to this Regulation;

(c) the declaration has not been withdrawn by the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS or been notified by the Competent Authority to cease some or all services covered by the declaration.

ADR.OR.F.015 Start of the provision of apron management service

An organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall start the provision of apron management service at an aerodrome, when:

(a) the declaration has been received by the Competent Authority;

(b) it has established formal arrangements with the certified aerodrome operator and the approved air traffic service provider at the aerodrome where the service will be provided in accordance with points ADR.OR.F.085 and ADR.OR.F.090 respectively;

ADR.OR.F.020 Termination of the provision of apron management service

An organisation responsible for the provision of AMS that intends to terminate permanently the provision of the service at an aerodrome shall:

(a) notify the aerodrome operator and the Competent Authority, as soon as possible, so as to enable appropriate measures to be taken for the safe continuation of the service;

(b) submit to the Competent Authority an amended declaration or request de-registration of the declaration, upon the date of termination of the provision of the service.

ADR.OR.F.025 Changes

(a) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall coordinate with the aerodrome operator any changes to the information contained in the declaration specified in point ADR.OR.F.005(a) and to the training programme or the management system manual respectively referred to in point ADR.OR.F.005(b) and point ADR.OR.F.095.

(b) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall notify without undue delay the Competent Authority of any changes specified in point (a) and, if necessary, submit an amended declaration.

(c) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall provide the Competent Authority with the relevant documentation in accordance with point (d).

(d) As part of its management system referred to in point ADR.OR.F.045, the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS that proposes a change to its organisation, its management system or its training programme shall:
(1) determine the interdependences with any affected parties, and plan and conduct a safety assessment in coordination with these organisations;
(2) align assumptions and mitigations with any affected parties in a systematic way;
(3) ensure a comprehensive assessment of the change including any necessary interactions;
(4) 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.

ADR.OR.F.030 Access

For the purpose of determining whether an organisation responsible for the provision of AMS is acting in accordance with its declaration, the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall ensure that any person duly authorised by the Competent Authority, at any time:

(a) is granted access to any facility, document, records, data, procedures or any other material relevant to its activity;

(b) is allowed to perform or witness any action, inspection, test, assessment or exercise the Competent Authority finds necessary.

ADR.OR.F.035 Findings and corrective actions

(a) After the Competent Authority has communicated a finding to an organisation responsible for the provision of AMS in accordance with point ADR.AR.C.055 of Annex II, the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall take the following steps within the time period determined by the Competent Authority:
(1) identify the root cause of the non-compliance;
(2) define a corrective action plan;
(3) demonstrate the corrective action implementation to the satisfaction of the Competent Authority within the time period agreed with that authority in accordance with point ADR.AR.C.055(d) of Annex II.

(b) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall inform the aerodrome operator of the actions detailed in point (a) and, where appropriate, coordinate such actions with the aerodrome operator.

ADR.OR.F.040 Immediate reaction to a safety problem – compliance with safety directives

An organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall:

(a) implement any safety measures, including safety directives, taken by the Competent Authority in accordance with points ADR.AR.A.030(c) and ADR.AR.A.040 of Annex II;

(b) when implementing the measures referred to in point (a), coordinate with the aerodrome operator and the air traffic service provider, where necessary.

ADR.OR.F.045 Management system

(a) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS, the aerodrome operator or the air traffic service provider, when the latter is partially or exclusively providing apron management services, shall implement and maintain a management system that integrates a safety management system that also covers those activities.

(b) The management system shall include:
(1) clearly defined lines of responsibility and accountability throughout the organisation, including a direct accountability for safety on the part of the senior management;
(2) a description of the overall philosophies and principles of the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS with regard to safety, referred to as the safety policy, signed by the accountable manager;
(3) a formal process that ensures that hazards in operations are identified;
(4) a formal process that ensures analysis, assessment and mitigation of the safety risks in the provision of apron management service;
(5) the means to verify the safety performance of the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS 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;
(6) a formal process to:
(i) identify changes within the organisation, its management system, or the provision of apron management service which may affect established processes, procedures and services;
(ii) describe the arrangements to ensure safety performance before implementing changes;
(iii) eliminate or modify safety risk controls that are no longer needed or effective due to changes in the operational environment;
(7) a formal process to review the management system referred to in point (a), identify the cause(s) of substandard performance of the safety management system, determine the implications of such substandard performance in operations, and eliminate or mitigate such cause(s);
(8) a safety training programme that ensures that personnel involved in the provision of apron management service are trained and competent to perform the safety management duties;
(9) 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;
(10) a formal process to monitor the compliance of the organisation with the relevant requirements.

(c) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall document all management system key processes in a manual.

ADR.OR.F.045A Information security management system

The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall establish, implement and maintain an information security management system in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1645 in order to ensure the proper management of information security risks which may have an impact on aviation safety.

ADR.OR.F.050 Reporting malfunctions of systems used for the provision of apron management services

Without prejudice to Regulations (EU) No 376/2014, the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall report to the Competent Authority of the State where the aerodrome is located, to the aerodrome operator and to the organisation responsible for the design of any aerodrome equipment used for the provision of apron management service, any malfunction, technical defect, exceeding of technical limitations, occurrence or other irregular circumstance that has or may have endangered safety and that has not resulted in an accident or a serious incident.

ADR.OR.F.055 Safety reporting system

(a) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall establish and implement a safety reporting system for its personnel.

(b) As part of the process referred to in point ADR.OR.F.045(b)(3), the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall ensure that:
(1) its personnel use the safety reporting system for the mandatory reporting of any accident, serious incident and occurrence;
(2) the safety reporting system may be used for the voluntary reporting of any defect, fault and safety hazard which could impact safety.

(c) The safety reporting system shall protect the identity of the reporter, encourage voluntary reporting and include the possibility that reports may be submitted anonymously.

(d) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall:
(1) record all reports submitted;
(2) transmit the reports to the aerodrome operator, and, if relevant, to the air traffic service provider;
(3) in cooperation with the aerodrome operator or the air traffic service provider, or both, analyse and assess the reports, in order to address safety deficiencies and identify trends;
(4) participate in the investigation of the reports conducted by the aerodrome operator, as appropriate;
(5) refrain from attribution of blame in line with the ‘just culture’ principles.

(e) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall ensure that any occurrences are reported to the person who performs a function connected to the safety management of the aerodrome operator, in accordance with Article 4(6), point (e), of Regulation (EU) No 376/2014.

ADR.OR.F.060 Safety programmes

The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall participate in the safety programmes established by the aerodrome operator.

ADR.OR.F.065 Personnel requirements

(a) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall:
(1) appoint an accountable manager, who has the authority to ensure that all activities can be financed and carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements. The accountable manager shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective management system;
(2) nominate a person responsible for the management and supervision of operational services related to apron management;
(3) nominate a person responsible for the development, maintenance and day-to-day management of the safety management system. That person shall act independently of other managers within the organisation, shall have direct access to the accountable manager and to appropriate management for safety matters, and shall be responsible to the accountable manager;
(4) have sufficient and qualified personnel for the planned tasks and activities to be performed in accordance with the applicable requirements;
(5) assign a sufficient number of personnel supervisors to defined duties and responsibilities, taking into account the structure of the organisation and the number of personnel employed;
(6) ensure that personnel involved in the provision of apron management service are adequately trained in accordance with the training programme.

(b) In the case that the aerodrome operator or the air traffic service provider are partially or exclusively providing apron management service, they shall ensure that the requirements of point (a) are included in their established allocation of responsibilities within their management systems.

ADR.OR.F.075 Use of alcohol, psychoactive substances and medicines

The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall implement the procedures established by the aerodrome operator in accordance with point ADR.OR.C.045 with regard to the consumption of alcohol, psychoactive substances and medicines by its personnel involved in the provision of apron management service.

ADR.OR.F.080 Record-keeping

(a) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall establish an adequate record-keeping system that covers all its activities undertaken in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof.

(b) The format of the records shall be specified in the management system manual.

(d) Records shall be kept for a minimum of 5 years, except that:
(1) the current declaration shall be kept for the lifespan of the declaration;
(2) written agreements with other organisations shall be kept for as long as such agreements are in effect;
(3) safety assessment reports shall be kept for the lifetime of the system, procedure or activity;
(4) personnel training, qualifications, as well as their proficiency checks shall be kept for at least 4 years after the end of their employment, or until the area of their employment has been audited by the Competent Authority;

(e) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall establish and maintain a hazard register.

ADR.OR.F.085 Formal arrangement between the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS and the aerodrome operator

(a) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall have a formal arrangement with the operator of the aerodrome where it intends to provide apron management service.

(b) The arrangement shall be concluded prior to the start of the provision of the service.

(c) The formal arrangement shall include as a minimum the following:
(1) duration of the arrangement;
(2) definition of the area where apron management service will be provided;
(3) list of the services that will be conducted by the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS;
(4) methods of exchanging operational information between the aerodrome operator and the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS.

ADR.OR.F.090 Formal arrangement between the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS and the air traffic service provider

(a) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall have a formal arrangement with the air traffic service provider of the aerodrome where it intends to provide apron management service.

(b) The arrangement shall be concluded prior to the start of the provision of the service.

(c) The formal arrangement shall include as a minimum the following:
(1) duration of the arrangement;
(2) scope of services to be provided, including coordination of start-up clearances, taxi and push-back of aircraft;
(3) handover points between apron management service and air traffic service provider;
(4) methods of exchanging operational information between the air traffic service provider and the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS;
(5) coordination of start-up clearances, taxi and push-back of aircraft.

ADR.OR.F.095 Management system manual

(a) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall:
(1) establish and maintain a management system manual;
(2) ensure that its personnel have easy access to the manual and are made aware of any changes;
(3) after consultation and in coordination with the aerodrome operator, supply the Competent Authority with the intended amendments and revisions of the manual in advance of the effective date;
(4) review the content of the manual, ensure that it is kept up to date and amended, whenever necessary;
(5) incorporate all amendments and revisions to the manual as required by the Competent Authority;
(6) make other organisations concerned aware of the changes that are relevant to their duties.
(7) ensure that any information taken from other approved documents, and any amendment thereof, is correctly reflected in the manual;
(8) ensure that the manual is written in a language acceptable to the Competent Authority;
(9) ensure that all personnel are able to read and understand the language in which those parts of the manual and other documents pertaining to their duties and responsibilities are written;
(10) ensure that the manual is signed by the accountable manager of the organisation;
(11) ensure that the manual is printed or is in electronic format and is easy to revise;
(12) ensure that the manual has a system for version control management which is applied and made visible in the manual;
(13) ensure that the manual observes human factors principles and is organised in a manner that facilitates its preparation, use and review;
(14) keep at least one complete and current copy of the manual at the aerodrome where it provides service, and make it available for inspection by the Competent Authority.

(b) The content of the manual shall be structured as follows:
(1) general part;
(2) organisation’s management system and qualification requirements.

(c) In the case that the aerodrome operator or the air traffic service provider are partially or exclusively providing apron management service, they shall ensure that the relevant requirements in point (b) are included in the aerodrome manual or the air traffic service operations manual respectively.

ADR.OR.F.100 Documentation requirements

The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS shall:

(a) make available the parts of the aerodrome manual related to the provision of apron management service to its operational personnel;

(b) make available of any other documentation required by the Competent Authority and associated amendments;

ANNEX IV

Part Operations Requirements — Aerodromes (Part-ADR.OPS)

SUBPART A — AERODROME DATA (ADR.OPS.A)

ADR.OPS.A.005 Aerodrome data

The aerodrome operator shall as appropriate:

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

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

ADR.OPS.A.010 Data quality requirements

The aerodrome operator shall have formal arrangements with the organisations with which it exchanges aeronautical data or aeronautical information and shall ensure the following:

(a) all data relevant to the aerodrome and available services is provided with the required quality; data quality requirements (DQRs) are complied with at data origination and maintained during data transmission;

(b) the accuracy of aeronautical data is as specified in the aeronautical data catalogue;

(c) the integrity of aeronautical data is maintained throughout the data process from origination to transmission, based on the integrity classification specified in the aeronautical data catalogue. In addition, procedures shall be put in place so that:
(1) for routine data, corruption is avoided throughout the processing of the data;
(2) for essential data, corruption does not occur at any stage of the entire process and additional processes are included, as needed, to address potential risks in the overall system architecture to ensure data integrity at that level;
(3) for critical data, corruption does not occur at any stage of the entire process and additional integrity assurance processes are included to fully mitigate the effects of faults identified by thorough analysis of the overall system architecture as potential data integrity risks;

(d) the resolution of the aeronautical data is commensurate with the actual data accuracy;

(e) the traceability of the aeronautical data;

(f) the timeliness of the aeronautical data, including any limits on the effective period;

(g) the completeness of the aeronautical data;

(h) the format of the delivered data meets the specified requirements.

ADR.OPS.A.015 Coordination between aerodrome operators and providers of aeronautical information services

(a)To ensure that aeronautical information services providers obtain information to enable them to provide up-to-date pre-flight information and to meet the need for in-flight information, the aerodrome operator shall make arrangements to report to the relevant aeronautical information service providers, with a minimum of delay, the following:

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

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

(3) any other information considered to be of operational significance.

(b)Before introducing changes to the air navigation system, the aerodrome operator shall take due account of the time needed by the relevant aeronautical information services for the preparation, production and issue of relevant material for promulgation.

ADR.OPS.A.020 Common reference systems

For the purpose of air navigation, the aerodrome operator shall use:

(a) the World Geodetic System – 1984 (WGS-84) as the horizontal reference system;

(b) the mean sea level (MSL) datum as the vertical reference system;

ADR.OPS.A.025 Data error detection and authentication

When originating, processing or transmitting data to the aeronautical information service (AIS) provider, the aerodrome operator shall:

(a) ensure that digital data error detection techniques are used during the transmission and storage of aeronautical data, in order to support the applicable data integrity levels;

(b) ensure that the transfer of aeronautical data is subject to a suitable authentication process such that recipients are able to confirm that the data or information has been transmitted by an authorised source.

ADR.OPS.A.030 Aeronautical data catalogue

When originating, processing or transmitting data to the AIS provider, the aerodrome operator shall ensure that the aeronautical data referred to in Appendix 1 to Annex III (Part-ATM/ANS.OR) to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ([^E0006]) conform to the data catalogue specifications.

ADR.OPS.A.035 Data validation and verification

When originating, processing or transmitting data to the AIS provider, the aerodrome operator shall ensure that validation and verification techniques are employed so that the aeronautical data meets the associated DQRs. In addition:

(a) the verification shall ensure that the aeronautical data is received without corruption and that the aeronautical data process does not introduce corruption;

(b) aeronautical data and aeronautical information entered manually shall be subject to independent verification to detect any errors that may have been introduced;

(c) when using aeronautical data to obtain or calculate new aeronautical data, the initial data shall be verified and validated, except when provided by an authoritative source.

ADR.OPS.A.040 Error handling requirements

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:

(a) errors identified during data origination and after data delivery are addressed, corrected or resolved;

(b) priority is given to managing errors in critical and essential aeronautical data.

ADR.OPS.A.045 Metadata

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that metadata include, as a minimum:

(a) the identification of the organisations or entities performing any action of originating, transmitting or manipulating the aeronautical data;

(b) the action performed;

ADR.OPS.A.050 Data transmission

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that aeronautical data is transmitted by electronic means.

ADR.OPS.A.055 Tools and software

When originating, processing or transmitting aeronautical data to the AIS provider, the aerodrome operator shall ensure that tools and software used to support or automate aeronautical data processes perform their functions without adversely impacting the quality of the aeronautical data.

ADR.OPS.A.057 Origination of NOTAM

(a) The aerodrome operator shall:
(1) establish and implement procedures in accordance with which it originates a NOTAM issued by the relevant aeronautical information services provider:
(i) that contains information on the establishment, condition, or change of any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel involved with flight operations;
(ii) that contains information of a temporary nature and of short duration or that concerns operationally significant permanent changes or temporary changes of long duration that are made at short notice, except for extensive text or graphics, or both;
(2) designate aerodrome personnel, who have successfully completed relevant training and demonstrated their competence, to originate NOTAM and provide relevant information to the aeronautical information service providers with which it has arrangements;
(3) ensure that all other aerodrome personnel whose duties involve the use of NOTAM have successfully completed relevant training and demonstrated their competence to do so.

(b) The aerodrome operator shall originate a NOTAM when it is necessary to provide the following information:
(1) establishment of, closure of, or significant changes in the operation of aerodromes or heliports or runways;
(2) establishment of, withdrawal of, or significant changes in the operation of the aerodrome services;
(3) establishment of, withdrawal of, or significant changes in the operational capability of radio navigation and air-ground communication services for which the aerodrome operator is responsible;
(4) unavailability of backup and secondary systems, having a direct operational impact;
(5) establishment of, withdrawal of, or significant changes to visual aids;
(6) interruption of, or return to operation of, major components of aerodrome lighting systems;
(7) establishment of, withdrawal of, or significant changes to procedures for air navigation services for which the aerodrome operator is responsible;
(8) occurrence or correction of major defects or impediments in the manoeuvring area;
(9) changes to, and limitations on, the availability of fuel, oil and oxygen;
(10) establishment of, withdrawal of, or return to, operation of hazard beacons marking obstacles to air navigation;
(11) planned laser emissions, laser displays and search lights in the aerodrome surroundings, if pilots’ night vision is likely to be impaired;
(12) erecting or removal of, or changes to, obstacles to air navigation in the takeoff, climb, missed approach, approach areas, as well as on the runway strip;
(13) changes in aerodrome or heliport rescue and firefighting category;
(14) presence of, removal of, or significant changes in, hazardous conditions due to snow, slush, ice, radioactive material, toxic chemicals, volcanic ash deposition or water on the movement area;
(15) presence of a runway or portion thereof which is slippery wet;
(16) presence of a runway which is not available due to runway marking works; or information about the time lag required for making the runway available, if the equipment used for such works can be removed, when necessary;
(17) presence of hazards that affect air navigation, including presence of wildlife, obstacles, displays and major events.

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