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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

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(c) For the purposes of point (b), the aerodrome operator shall ensure that:
(1) NOTAM is originated with sufficient lead time for the affected parties to take any required action, except in the case of unserviceability, release of radioactive material, toxic chemicals and other events that cannot be foreseen;
(2) a NOTAM notifying unserviceability of associated facilities, services and navigation aids at the aerodrome, provides an estimate of the unserviceability period or of the time at which restoration of service is expected;
(3) within three months from the issuance of a permanent NOTAM, the information contained in the NOTAM is included in the aeronautical information products affected;
(4) within three months from the issuance of a temporary NOTAM of long duration, the information contained in the NOTAM is included in an AIP supplement;
(5) when a NOTAM with an estimated end of validity unexpectedly exceeds the three-month period, a replacement NOTAM is originated unless the condition is expected to last for a further period of more than three months; in that case, the aerodrome operator shall ensure that the information is published in an AIP supplement.

(d) In addition, the aerodrome operator shall ensure that:
(1) except as provided for in point (d)(4), each NOTAM it originates contains the applicable information in the order shown in the NOTAM Format set out in Appendix 1 to this Annex;
(2) NOTAM text is composed of the significations or uniform abbreviated phraseology assigned to the ICAO NOTAM Code, complemented by ICAO abbreviations, indicators, identifiers, designators, call signs, frequencies, figures and plain language;
(3) a NOTAM is originated in the English language or the national language, as agreed with the relevant aeronautical information services provider;
(4) information concerning snow, slush, ice, frost, standing water or water associated with snow, slush, ice or frost on the movement area is disseminated by means of SNOWTAM and contains the information in the order shown in the SNOWTAM Format set out in Appendix 2 to this Annex;
(5) when an error has occurred in a NOTAM, a NOTAM with a new number is originated to replace the erroneous NOTAM or the erroneous NOTAM is cancelled and a new NOTAM is originated;
(6) when a NOTAM is originated to cancel or replace a previous NOTAM:
(a) the series and number/year of the previous NOTAM are indicated;
(b) the Location Indicators and subject of both NOTAM are the same;
(7) only one NOTAM is cancelled or replaced by a new NOTAM;
(8) each originated NOTAM deals with only one subject and one condition of the subject;
(9) each originated NOTAM is as brief as possible and compiled so that its meaning is clear without the need to refer to another document;
(10) an originated NOTAM containing permanent or temporary information of long duration includes appropriate references to the AIP or AIP supplement;
(11) the ICAO Location Indicator included in the text of an originated NOTAM for the aerodrome is the one contained in the Location Indicators. A curtailed form of such indicators shall not be used.

(e) 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.

(f) The aerodrome operator shall maintain records:
(1) of the NOTAM it originated and those that were issued;
(2) regarding the implementation of points (a)(2) and (3).

ADR.OPS.A.060 Reporting of surface contaminants

The aerodrome operator shall report to the aeronautical information services and air traffic services units on matters of operational significance affecting aircraft and aerodrome operations on the movement area, particularly in respect of the presence of the following:

(a) water;

(b) snow;

(d) ice;

(e) frost;

(f) anti-icing or de-icing liquid chemicals or other contaminants;

(g) snowbanks or drifts.

ADR.OPS.A.065 Reporting of the runway surface condition

(a) The aerodrome operator shall report the runway surface condition over each third of the runway using a runway condition report (RCR). The report shall include a runway condition code (RWYCC) using numbers 0 to 6, the contaminant coverage and depth, and a description using the following terms:
(1) COMPACTED SNOW;
(2) DRY;
(3) DRY SNOW;
(4) DRY SNOW ON TOP OF COMPACTED SNOW;
(5) DRY SNOW ON TOP OF ICE;
(6) FROST;
(7) ICE;
(8) SLIPPERY WET;
(9) SLUSH;
(10) SPECIALLY PREPARED WINTER RUNWAY;
(11) STANDING WATER;
(12) WATER ON TOP OF COMPACTED SNOW;
(13) WET;
(14) WET ICE;
(15) WET SNOW;
(16) WET SNOW ON TOP OF COMPACTED SNOW;
(17) WET SNOW ON TOP OF ICE;
(18) CHEMICALLY TREATED;
(19) LOOSE SAND.

(b) Reporting shall commence when a significant change in runway surface condition occurs due to water, snow, slush, ice or frost.

(c) Reporting of the runway surface condition shall continue to reflect significant changes until the runway is no longer contaminated. When that situation occurs, the aerodrome operator shall issue an RCR that states that the runway is wet or dry as appropriate.

(d) Friction measurements shall not be reported.

(e) When a paved runway or portion thereof is slippery wet, the aerodrome operator shall make such information available to the relevant aerodrome users. That shall be done by originating a NOTAM and shall describe the location of the affected portion.

ADR.OPS.A.070 Information on the aerodrome lighting system

The aerodrome operator shall report to the aeronautical information services the information on the parts of the aerodrome lighting system where light units are light emitting diode (LED) lights.

ADR.OPS.A.075 Charts

The aerodrome operator, either directly or through arrangements with third parties, shall ensure that charts relevant to the aerodrome are published in the AIP by the aeronautical information service provider.

(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure, either directly or through arrangements with third parties, that information on the radio navigation and landing aids associated with the instrument approach and the terminal area procedures at the aerodrome, are provided to the aeronautical information services.

(b) The information referred to in point (a) shall include the following:
(1) type of aids;
(2) magnetic variation to the nearest degree, as appropriate;
(3) type of supported operation for ILS/MLS/GLS, basic GNSS and SBAS;
(4) classification for ILS;
(5) facility classification and approach facility designation(s) for GBAS;
(6) for VOR/ILS/MLS also station declination to the nearest degree used for technical line-up of the aid;
(7) identification, if required;
(8) frequency(-ies), channel number(s), service provider and reference path identifier(s) (RPI(s)), as appropriate;
(9) hours of operation, as appropriate;
(10) geographical coordinates in degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds of the position of the transmitting antenna, as appropriate;
(11) elevation of the DME transmitting antenna to the nearest 30 m (100 ft) and of the distance-measuring equipment precision (DME/P) to the nearest 3 m (10 ft), elevation of GBAS reference point to the nearest metre or foot, and the ellipsoid height of the point to the nearest metre or foot; for SBAS, the ellipsoid height of the landing threshold point (LTP) or the fictitious threshold point (FTP) to the nearest metre or foot;
(12) service volume radius from the GBAS reference point to the nearest kilometre or nautical mile; and
(13) remarks.

ADR.OPS.A.085 Information on visual segment surface (VSS) penetration

The aerodrome operator shall ensure, either directly or through arrangements with third parties, that information on visual segment surface penetration is provided to the aeronautical information services, including procedure and procedure minima affected.

SUBPART B — AERODROME OPERATIONAL SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATIONS (ADR.OPS.B)

ADR.OPS.B.001 Provision of services

The services under Subpart B of this Annex shall be provided at the aerodrome by the aerodrome operator directly or indirectly.

ADR.OPS.B.003 Handover of activities – provision of operational information

(a) 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.

(b) 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.

ADR.OPS.B.005 Aerodrome emergency planning

The aerodrome operator shall have and implement an aerodrome emergency plan that:

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

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

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

ADR.OPS.B.010 Rescue and firefighting services

(a)The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:

(1) aerodrome rescue and firefighting facilities, equipment and services are provided;

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

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

(4) 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.

(b)The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a training programme for persons involved in rescue and firefighting services of the aerodrome.

(c)The training programme shall be conducted in accordance with point ADR.OR.D.017, with the following exceptions:

(1) recurrent training shall include theoretical and continuous practical training;

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

(d)The training of rescue and firefighting personnel shall be designed to impart fundamental knowledge and practical skills related to the execution of their duties.

(e)Temporary reduction of the level of protection of the aerodrome’s rescue and firefighting services, due to unforeseen circumstances, shall not require prior approval by the competent authority.

ADR.OPS.B.011 Removal of disabled aircraft

(a) The aerodrome operator shall establish a plan for the removal of an aircraft disabled on, or adjacent to, the movement area, and designate an aerodrome coordinator to implement the plan.

(b) The disabled aircraft removal plan shall include the following:
(1) the contact details of the aerodrome coordinator of operations for the removal of an aircraft disabled on or adjacent to the movement area;
(2) responsibilities, actions and lines of communication for each organisation involved;
(3) a list of equipment and a list of personnel at, or in the vicinity of, the aerodrome which are available for such purpose;
(4) any arrangements for the rapid receipt of aircraft recovery equipment kits available from other aerodromes, as applicable.

(a)The aerodrome operator shall monitor the condition of the movement area and the operational status of related facilities and report on matters of operational significance, whether of a temporary or permanent nature, to the relevant air traffic services providers and aeronautical information services providers.

(b)The aerodrome operator shall carry out regular inspections of the movement area and its related facilities.

ADR.OPS.B.016 Foreign object debris control programme

(a) 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.

(b) As part of the FOD control programme, the aerodrome operator shall:
(1) ensure personnel awareness and participation, and that such personnel have successfully completed relevant training and demonstrated their competence;
(2) establish and implement measures to prevent generation of FOD;
(3) establish and implement procedures to:
(i) detect FOD, including the monitoring and inspection of the movement area or adjacent areas in accordance with an inspection schedule and whenever such an inspection is required due to activities, weather phenomena, or occurrences that may have led to the generation of FOD;
(ii) promptly remove, contain, and dispose of FOD, and provide all relevant means necessary;
(iii) notify, as soon as possible, aircraft operators in the case of identified aircraft parts;
(4) 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.

ADR.OPS.B.020 Wildlife strike hazard reduction

The aerodrome operator shall:

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

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

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

ADR.OPS.B.024 Authorisation of vehicle drivers

(a) 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:
(1) is allocated tasks that involve driving in such areas;
(2) holds a valid driving licence, and any other licence required for the operation of specialised vehicles;
(3) has successfully completed a relevant driving training programme and demonstrated his or her competence in accordance with point (b);
(4) has demonstrated language proficiency in accordance with point ADR.OPS.B.029, if that person intends to drive a vehicle on the manoeuvring area;
(5) has received training by its employer on the use of the vehicle intended to operate at the aerodrome.

(b) 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:
(1) be appropriate to the characteristics and operation of the aerodrome, the driver’s functions and tasks to be performed, and the areas of the aerodrome that drivers may be authorised to operate;
(2) include:
(i) theoretical and practical training of adequate duration, at least in the following areas:
(A) regulatory framework and personal responsibilities;
(B) vehicle standards, aerodrome operational requirements and procedures;
(C) communications;
(D) radiotelephony, for drivers that operate in the manoeuvring area;
(E) human performance;
(F) familiarisation with the operating environment;
(ii) competence assessment of the drivers.

(c) 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:
(1) the requirements of points (a)(1) and (a)(2) are met;
(2) the holder of the driving authorisation:
(i) undergoes and successfully completes training and proficiency checks in accordance with points ADR.OR.D.017 (f) and (g);
(ii) if applicable, continues to demonstrate the required language proficiency in accordance with point ADR.OPS.B.029.

(d) Notwithstanding point (a), the aerodrome operator may permit a person to temporarily drive a vehicle on the movement area or other operational areas if:
(1) that person holds a valid driving licence, and any other licence required for the operation of specialised vehicles;
(2) that vehicle is escorted by a vehicle driven by a driver authorised in accordance with point (a).

(e) The aerodrome operator shall:
(1) establish a system and implement procedures for:
(i) issuing driving authorisations and temporarily permitting the driving of vehicles;
(ii) ensuring that drivers to whom a driving authorisation has been issued, continue to comply with points (c)(1) and (c)(2);
(iii) monitoring the compliance of drivers with any driving requirements applicable at the aerodrome and for taking appropriate action, including the suspension and revocation of driving authorisations or permissions to temporarily drive a vehicle;
(2) maintain relevant records.

ADR.OPS.B.026 Authorisation of vehicles

(a) 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:
(1) is serviceable and fit for the intended operation;
(2) complies with the marking and lighting requirements of point ADR.OPS.B.080;
(3) is equipped with a radio allowing two-way communication on the appropriate air traffic services frequency and any other frequency necessary, if it is intended to be operated on either of the following areas:
(i) the manoeuvring area;
(ii) other operational areas where communication with the air traffic services unit or other operational units of the aerodrome is necessary;
(4) is fitted with a transponder or other equipment that supports surveillance, if it is intended to be operated on the manoeuvring area, and the aerodrome is equipped with a surface movement guidance and control system whose operation requires the use of a transponder or other equipment supporting surveillance fitted on the vehicles.

(b) 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.

(c) An authorisation issued in accordance with point (a) shall:
(1) specify the parts of movement area or other operational areas where the vehicle may be operated;
(2) remain valid as long as the requirements of point (a) are met.

(d) 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:
(1) not cause confusion regarding its identity;
(2) be appropriate to its function;
(3) for vehicles that operate in the manoeuvring area, be coordinated with the air traffic services unit, and disseminated to the relevant organisations at the aerodrome.

(e) By derogation from point (a), the aerodrome operator may permit:
(1) a vehicle authorised in accordance with points (a)(1) and (2), which is not equipped with a radio required under point (a)(3) and a transponder or other equipment supporting surveillance required under point (a)(4), to be occasionally operated in the areas referred to in points (a)(3) and (a)(4), provided that:
(i) that vehicle is escorted, at all times, by an authorised vehicle meeting the requirement of point (a)(3) and, if necessary, point (a)(4);
(ii) the escorting vehicle complies with the marking and lighting requirements of point ADR.OPS.B.080;
(iii) low-visibility procedures are not in effect, if the escorted vehicle is to be operated in the manoeuvring area;
(2) the temporary entry of a vehicle to the aerodrome and its operation on the movement area or other operational areas, subject to the following conditions:
(a) a visual inspection of that vehicle determines that its condition does not endanger safety;
(b) that vehicle is escorted, at all times, by an authorised vehicle which:
(i) meets the requirement of point (a)(3) and, if necessary, point (a)(4), when operating in the areas referred to in points (a)(3) and (a)(4);
(ii) complies with the marking and lighting requirements of point ADR.OPS.B.080;
(c) low-visibility procedures are not in effect, if the vehicle is to be operated in the manoeuvring area.

(f) The aerodrome operator shall:
(1) establish and implement procedures for:
(i) issuing vehicle authorisations and temporary permitting the entry to the aerodrome and operation of vehicles;
(ii) assigning call signs to vehicles;
(iii) monitoring the compliance of vehicles with point ADR.OPS.B.026 and for taking appropriate action, including the suspension and revocation of vehicle authorisations or permissions to temporarily operate a vehicle;
(2) maintain relevant records.

ADR.OPS.B.027 Operation of vehicles

(a) The driver of a vehicle on the manoeuvring area shall operate the vehicle:
(1) only as authorised by the air traffic services unit, and in accordance with the instructions issued by that unit;
(2) in compliance with all mandatory instructions conveyed by markings and signs unless otherwise authorised by the air traffic services unit;
(3) in compliance with all mandatory instructions conveyed by lights.

(b) The driver of a vehicle on the manoeuvring area shall operate the vehicle in accordance with the following rules:
(1) emergency vehicles that proceed to the assistance of an aircraft in distress shall be afforded priority over all other surface movement traffic;
(2) subject to the provisions of point (1):
(i) vehicles and vehicles towing aircraft shall give way to aircraft which are landing, taking off, or taxiing;
(ii) vehicles that do not tow aircraft shall give way to vehicles towing aircraft;
(iii) vehicles that do not tow aircraft shall give way to other vehicles that do not tow aircraft in accordance with the air traffic services unit instructions;
(iv) notwithstanding the provisions of points (i), (ii) and (iii), vehicles and vehicles towing aircraft shall comply with the instructions issued by the air traffic services unit.

(c) The driver of a radio-equipped vehicle, intending to operate or operating on the manoeuvring area, shall:
(1) establish satisfactory two-way radio communication with the air traffic services unit on the appropriate air traffic services frequency before entering the manoeuvring area, and maintain a continuous listening watch on the assigned frequency;
(2) before entering the manoeuvring area, obtain authorisation from the air traffic services unit and shall operate only as authorised by the air traffic services unit. Notwithstanding such an authorisation, entry to a runway or runway strip or change in the operation authorised, shall be subject to a further specific authorisation by the air traffic services unit;
(3) read back to the air traffic services personnel safety-related parts of the instructions which are transmitted by voice. Instructions to enter, hold short of, cross and operate on any runway, taxiway or runway strip shall always be read back;
(4) read back to the air traffic services personnel or acknowledge instructions other than in point (3) in a manner to clearly indicate that they have been understood and shall be complied with.

(d) 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:
(1) notify the air traffic services unit of the circumstances, including the last known position;
(2) simultaneously, unless otherwise instructed by the air traffic services unit, vacate the runway, taxiway, or other part of the manoeuvring area, to a safe distance as expeditiously as possible;
(3) after actions referred to in points (1) and (2), stop the vehicle.

(e) The driver of a vehicle on the manoeuvring area:
(1) when operating a vehicle on a runway strip when that runway is used for landing or take-off, shall not approach the runway closer than the distance at which the runway-holding position or any road-holding positions have been established for that runway;
(2) when a runway is used for landing or take-off, shall not operate a vehicle on:
(i) the part of the runway strip extending beyond the runway ends of that runway;
(ii) the runway-end safety areas of that runway;
(iii) a clearway, if available, at a distance that would endanger an aircraft on the air.

(f) The driver of a radio-equipped vehicle on the apron shall, if so required at the aerodrome:
(1) establish satisfactory two-way radio communication with the responsible unit designated by the aerodrome operator before entering the apron;
(2) maintain a continuous listening watch on the assigned frequency.

(g) The driver of a vehicle on the apron shall operate the vehicle in accordance with the following:
(1) only as authorised by the responsible unit designated by the aerodrome operator, and in accordance with the instructions issued by that unit;
(2) in compliance with all mandatory instructions conveyed by markings and signs unless otherwise authorised by the responsible unit designated by the aerodrome operator;
(3) in compliance with all mandatory instructions conveyed by lights;
(4) give way to an emergency vehicle, an aircraft taxiing, about to taxi, or being pushed or towed;
(5) give way to other vehicles in accordance with local regulations;
(6) always give priority over emergency vehicles responding to an emergency.

(h) The driver of a vehicle on the movement area and other operational areas shall:
(1) operate the vehicle in accordance with the established speed limits and driving routes;
(2) not be engaged in disturbing or distracting activities while driving;
(3) comply with the communication requirements and the operational procedures contained in the aerodrome manual.

(i) 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.

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

(k) 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).

ADR.OPS.B.028 Aircraft towing

The aerodrome operator shall:

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

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

(c) 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 ([^E0007]);

(d) 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;

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

ADR.OPS.B.029 Language proficiency

(a) 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:
(1) the English language; and
(2) any other language or languages used at the aerodrome for radio communication purposes with the air traffic services unit of the aerodrome.

(b) The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to:
(1) communicate effectively in voice-only and in face-to-face situations;
(2) communicate on common and work-related topics with accuracy and clarity;
(3) use appropriate communicative strategies to exchange messages and to recognise and resolve misunderstandings in a general or work-related context;
(4) handle successfully the linguistic challenges presented by a complication or unexpected turn of events which occurs within the context of a routine work situation or communicative task with which they are otherwise familiar;
(5) use a dialect or accent which is intelligible to the aeronautical community.

(c) 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.

(d) Except for persons who have demonstrated language proficiency at an expert level, the language proficiency shall be re-assessed every:
(1) four years from the date of the assessment, if the level demonstrated is operational level;
(2) six years from the date of the assessment, if the level demonstrated is extended level.

(e) The demonstration of language proficiency shall be done through a method of assessment, which shall contain:
(1) the process by which an assessment is done;
(2) the qualifications of the assessors conducting assessments of language proficiency;
(3) the appeal procedure.

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

(g) 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.

(h) The operator of the aerodrome may issue an authorisation to a person who has not demonstrated compliance with points (a) and (b) until:
(1) 7 January 2026 as regards English language;
(2) 7 January 2023 as regards any language other than the English language.

ADR.OPS.B.030 Surface movement guidance and control system

(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that a surface movement guidance and control system (SMGCS) is provided at the aerodrome. The SMGCS shall:
(1) take into account the design characteristics and the operational and meteorological conditions of the aerodrome, as well as human factors principles;
(2) be designed to assist in the prevention of:
(i) inadvertent incursions of aircraft and vehicles on an active runway; and
(ii) collisions between aircraft as well as between aircraft and vehicles or objects on any part of the movement area; and
(3) be supported by appropriate means and procedures.

(b) 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:
(1) ensure that they are adequate and suitable for the aerodrome traffic, design and intended operations, and properly identified;
(2) provide relevant information to the aeronautical information services provider for publication in the AIP.

(c) 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:
(1) the relevant transponder operating procedures to be complied with by aircraft operators;
(2) the provision of the relevant information to the aeronautical information services provider for publication in the AIP.

(d) The aerodrome operator shall coordinate with the air traffic services provider the development of the SMGCS procedures at the aerodrome.

ADR.OPS.B.031 Communications

(a) 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.

(b) The aerodrome operator shall, in coordination with the air traffic services provider, establish communication procedures, including:
(1) the frequencies and the language or languages to be used for communication between the air traffic services unit and vehicles that intend to operate or are operating on the manoeuvring area;
(2) communication between the air traffic services unit and pedestrians that intend to operate or are operating on the manoeuvring area;
(3) dissemination of significant aerodrome-related information that may affect the safety of operations on the manoeuvring area, using radio communications;
(4) signals and other communication means, to be used, in all visibility conditions, in the case of radio communication failure between the air traffic services unit and vehicles or pedestrians on the manoeuvring area.

(c) If signals are used in accordance with point (b)(4), they shall have the following meaning: Light signal from aerodrome control Meaning Green flashes Permission to cross landing area or to move onto taxiway Steady red Stop Red flashes Move off the landing area or taxiway and watch out for aircraft White flashes Vacate manoeuvring area in accordance with local instructions

(d) In emergency conditions or if the signals in point (c) are not observed, the signal given hereunder shall be used for runways or taxiways equipped with a lighting system and shall have the following meaning: Light signal from aerodrome control Meaning Flashing runway or taxiway lights Vacate the runway and observe the tower for light signal

ADR.OPS.B.033 Control of pedestrians

(a) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement procedures to:
(1) limit the access to the movement area and other operational areas only to persons whose duties require them to have access to such areas;
(2) ensure that such persons are allowed unescorted access to such areas only if they have received relevant training and demonstrated their competence;
(3) control the movement of persons on the apron, and ensure that passengers embarking or disembarking an aircraft or who need to walk to, from or across the apron:
(i) are escorted by trained and competent personnel;
(ii) do not interfere with stationary aircraft and ground servicing activities;
(iii) are protected from operating aircraft, including the effects of their engines, as well as vehicular or other activities.

(b) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement procedures to ensure:
(1) the orderly and safe entry and operation in the manoeuvring area of personnel whose tasks involve access to this area without a vehicle;
(2) that such personnel:
(i) are properly equipped, including with high-visibility clothing, orientation means, and means allowing two-way communication with the air traffic services unit and the respective unit of the aerodrome operator during such operations;
(ii) obtain authorisation from the air traffic services unit before entering the manoeuvring area. Notwithstanding such an authorisation, entry to a runway or runway strip or change in the operation authorised shall be subject to a further specific authorisation by the air traffic services unit;
(iii) do not enter the manoeuvring area when low-visibility procedures are in effect.

ADR.OPS.B.035 Operations in winter conditions

(a) The aerodrome operator shall, when the aerodrome is expected to operate in conditions when snow, slush or ice may accumulate on the movement area, develop and implement a snow plan. As part of the snow plan, the aerodrome operator shall:
(1) have provisions for the use of materials to remove or to prevent the formation of ice and frost or to improve runway surface friction characteristics;
(2) ensure, as far as reasonably practical, the removal of snow, slush or ice from the runways in use and the other parts of the movement area which are intended to be used for the operation of aircraft.

(b) The aerodrome operator shall provide for publication in the AIP information regarding:
(1) the availability of equipment for snow removal and snow and ice control operations;
(2) approval status, if applicable, regarding the use of specially prepared winter runways;
(3) the type of materials in use for movement area surface treatment.

ADR.OPS.B.036 Operations on specially prepared winter runways

(a) An aerodrome operator may, subject to the prior approval of the competent authority, establish and use procedures for the operation of aeroplanes on specially prepared winter runways, when the contaminant type is compacted snow or ice. Specially prepared winter runways may be associated with primary RWYCC 4; however, if treatment does not justify a RWYCC 4, the normal procedure in accordance with point ADR.OPS.B.037 shall apply.

(b) In order to obtain prior approval by the competent authority, the aerodrome operator shall:
(1) establish procedures which include the following:
(i) the type of equipment or the type, the quality and the quantity of the material, or both, which are used to improve runway surface condition and method of application;
(ii) monitoring the meteorological parameters;
(iii) management of loose contaminants;
(iv) assessment of the achieved results;
(2) obtain aeroplane data that relates to stopping performance on the runway with the special treatment from at least one aeroplane operator;
(3) analyse and process the data obtained under point (2), in order to demonstrate the capability to establish runway conditions in accordance with a given RWYCC;
(4) establish a maintenance programme that covers both preventive and corrective maintenance for equipment which is used in order to achieve consistent performance.

(c) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a programme to monitor the continuous effectiveness of the procedure. The programme shall use braking action reports from aeroplane data that shall be compared with the reported runway conditions.

(d) The aerodrome operator shall evaluate the performance of winter operations after the end of the winter period in order to identify necessity for:
(1) additional training requirements;
(2) update of the procedures;
(3) additional or different equipment and materials.

ADR.OPS.B.037 Assessment of runway surface condition and assignment of runway condition code

Whenever the contaminants listed in points ADR.OPS.A.060(a) to (e) are present on the surface of a runway, the aerodrome operator shall:

(a) assign a RWYCC based on the type and depth of the contaminant and temperature;

(b) inspect the runway whenever the runway surface condition may have changed due to meteorological conditions, assess the runway surface condition and assign a new RWYCC;

ADR.OPS.B.040 Night operations

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that means and procedures are established and implemented for providing safe conditions for aerodrome operation during night operations.

ADR.OPS.B.045 Low-visibility procedures

(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that the aerodrome is provided with appropriate aerodrome equipment and facilities, and that appropriate low-visibility procedures are established and implemented where it is intended to be used for any of the following operations:
(1) low-visibility take-offs;
(2) approach and landing operations with visibility conditions less than 550 m RVR or DH less than 200 ft (60 m);
(3) operations with operational credits where the actual RVR is less than 550 m. The low-visibility procedures shall coordinate the movement of aircraft and vehicles and shall restrict or prohibit activities on the movement area.

(b) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement the low-visibility procedures in cooperation with the air traffic services provider. The low-visibility procedures shall include criteria for their preparation, initiation and termination. The criteria shall be based on RVR and cloud ceiling values.

(c) The aerodrome operator shall inform the aeronautical information services provider and air traffic services provider, as appropriate, of any change on the status of the aerodrome equipment and facilities that have an impact on low-visibility operations.

(d) The aerodrome operator shall provide information on low-visibility procedures to the aeronautical information services provider, for publication in the AIP.

(e) Low-visibility procedures, and any changes thereto, shall require prior approval by the competent authority.

ADR.OPS.B.050 Operations in adverse weather conditions

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that means and procedures are established and implemented to ensure the safety of aerodrome operations in adverse weather conditions.

ADR.OPS.B.055 Fuel quality

The aerodrome operator shall verify that organisations involved in storing and dispensing of fuel to aircraft have procedures to ensure that aircraft are provided with uncontaminated fuel and of the correct specification.

ADR.OPS.B.065 Visual aids and aerodrome electrical systems

The aerodrome operator shall have procedures to ensure that aerodrome visual aids and electrical systems function as intended.

ADR.OPS.B.070 Aerodrome works safety

(a) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a process for managing the aerodrome’s operational safety during works on the movement area.

(b) The process shall establish and document the responsibilities as regards:
(1) the authorisation to perform the works;
(2) the implementation of any proposed change to operational facilities;
(3) the date and time when operations in the facilities will be limited or discontinued;
(4) the methods by which such changes will be promulgated;
(5) the oversight and control of the work in progress;
(6) the compliance with all relevant movement area safety rules.

(c) The process for managing the aerodrome’s operational safety during works shall contain the following elements:
(1) a works’ planning procedure;
(2) a procedure for the safety assessment of the planned changes to the aerodrome’s operations or systems;
(3) a works’ authorisation procedure;
(4) a procedure for the promulgation of information related to the works;
(5) a procedure for worksite establishment and return to operations;
(6) a procedure for the monitoring, oversight and control of the works.

(d) Where reduced runway length operations are required due to works, the aerodrome operator shall develop and implement a procedure for such operations.

ADR.OPS.B.071 Closed runways and taxiways, or parts thereof

(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that closed markings are displayed on:
(1) a runway or a taxiway, or a portion thereof, which is permanently closed to use by all aircraft;
(2) a temporarily closed runway or taxiway, or a portion thereof, except that such markings may be omitted when the closure is of a short duration and adequate warning is provided by air traffic services.

(b) By way of derogation from point (a), a closed marking need not be displayed on a permanently closed taxiway, or parts thereof, if entrance to the closed taxiway, or parts thereof, is marked and lit with unserviceability lights and markers.

(c) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that when a runway or a taxiway, or a portion thereof, is permanently closed, all runway and taxiway markings are physically removed.

(d) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that lighting on a closed runway or taxiway, or a portion thereof, is not operated, except as required for maintenance purposes.

(e) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that in addition to closed markings, when a runway, a taxiway, or a portion thereof, is closed and is intercepted by a usable runway or taxiway which is used at night, unserviceability lights shall be placed across the entrance to the closed area.

ADR.OPS.B.075 Safeguarding of aerodromes

(a)The aerodrome operator shall monitor on the aerodrome and its surroundings:

(1) 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;

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

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

(b)The aerodrome operator shall have procedures in place for mitigating the risks associated with obstacles, developments and other activities within the monitored areas that could impact safe operations of aircraft operating at, to or from the aerodrome.

ADR.OPS.B.080 Marking and lighting of vehicles and other mobile objects

(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that vehicles and other mobile objects, excluding aircraft, on the movement area of the aerodrome are:
(1) marked by use of conspicuous colours, or display, at suitable locations, flags of appropriate size, chequered pattern and contrasting colours;
(2) lighted with low-intensity obstacle lights whose type and characteristics are appropriate to their function, if the vehicles and the aerodrome are used at night or in conditions of low visibility. The colour of the lights to be displayed shall be as follows:
(i) flashing blue for vehicles associated with emergency or security;
(ii) flashing yellow for other vehicles, including follow-me vehicles;
(iii) fixed red for objects with limited mobility.

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

ADR.OPS.B.090 Use of the aerodrome by aircraft exceeding the certified design characteristics of the aerodrome

(a) In order to allow the use of the aerodrome or parts thereof by aircraft exceeding the code letter or the outer main gear wheel span, or both, of the certified design characteristics of the aerodrome, the aerodrome operator shall apply for the prior approval of the Competent Authority; such approval is not required for aircraft emergency situations.

(b) In the request for the prior approval of the Competent Authority for aircraft referred to in point (a), the aerodrome operator shall include an assessment of the impact of the following aircraft characteristics on the aerodrome infrastructure, its facilities, equipment, and operation, and vice versa:
(1) wingspan;
(2) outer main gear wheel span;
(3) wheel base;
(4) fuselage length;
(5) fuselage width;
(6) fuselage height;
(7) nose geometry;
(8) tail height;
(9) wing tip vertical clearance;
(10) cockpit view;
(11) distance from the pilot’s eye position to the nose landing gear;
(12) main landing gear layout;
(13) gear steering system;
(14) maximum aircraft mass;
(15) landing gear geometry, tyre pressure and aircraft classification values;
(16) engine characteristics;
(17) maximum passenger and fuel carrying capacity;
(18) flight performance.

ADR.OPS.B.095 Hot spots

(a) Whenever necessary, the aerodrome operator shall designate a location or several locations on the movement area of the aerodrome as ‘hot spot(s)’, as part of the safety programme it has established in accordance with ADR.OR.D.027.

(b) Once a hot spot has been identified, the aerodrome operator shall implement measures to remove the hazard, and if this is not immediately possible, provide the relevant aeronautical data to the responsible aeronautical information services (AIS) unit for publication in the aeronautical information publication (AIP).

ADR.OPS.B.100 Suspension of runway operations and runway closure

(a) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement, in cooperation with air traffic services, procedures for the temporary suspension of runway operations or planned runway closure.

(b) The procedures shall contain the following:
(1) roles and responsibilities of the aerodrome operator, the air traffic services and other organisations involved in aerodrome operations, as appropriate to the situation;
(2) access of personnel to the closed runway;
(3) safety measures in accordance with points ADR.OPS.B.070 and ADR.OPS.B.071;
(4) publication of a NOTAM in accordance with point ADR.OPS.A.057, except when the suspension of runway operations is expected to be of short duration;
(5) actions before recommencement of runway operations.

SUBPART C — AERODROME MAINTENANCE (ADR.OPS.C)

ADR.OPS.C.005 Maintenance – General

(a) 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.

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

ADR.OPS.C.007 Maintenance of vehicles

(a) The aerodrome operator shall:
(1) establish and implement a maintenance programme, which includes preventive maintenance and observes human factors principles, for rescue and firefighting vehicles, to ensure effectiveness of the vehicles and their equipment and compliance with the specified response time throughout the life of the vehicle;
(2) ensure the implementation of a maintenance programme for its other vehicles that operate on the movement area or other operational areas.

(b) The aerodrome operator shall:
(1) establish procedures to support the implementation of the maintenance programme referred to in point (a);
(2) ensure that appropriate and adequate means and facilities are provided for its effective implementation;
(3) keep maintenance records for each vehicle.

(c) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that organisations that operate or provide services at the aerodrome:
(1) maintain their vehicles that operate on the movement area or other operational areas, in accordance with an established maintenance programme, including preventive maintenance;
(2) keep relevant maintenance records.

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

ADR.OPS.C.010 Maintenance of pavements, other ground surfaces and drainage

(a) 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.

(b) The aerodrome operator shall:
(1) maintain the surfaces of all movement areas with the objective of avoiding and eliminating any FOD that might cause damage to aircraft or impair the operation of aircraft systems;
(2) maintain the surface of runways, taxiways and aprons in order to prevent the formation of harmful irregularities;
(3) maintain the runway in a condition so as to provide surface friction characteristics at or above the minimum standards;
(4) periodically inspect and document the runway surface friction characteristics for maintenance purposes. The frequency of those inspections shall be sufficient to determine the trend of the surface friction characteristics of the runway;
(5) take corrective maintenance action to prevent the runway surface friction characteristics for either the entire runway or a portion thereof, when uncontaminated, from falling below the minimum standards.

ADR.OPS.C.011 Overload operations

Whenever the aerodrome is expected to be used regularly by aircraft that may damage the pavements, the aerodrome operator shall establish criteria for overload operations.

ADR.OPS.C.015 Maintenance of visual aids and electrical systems

(a) 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.

(b) 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:
(1) For a precision approach runway Category II or III, the system of preventive maintenance shall have as its objective that, during any period of Category II or III operations, all approach and runway lights are serviceable and that, in any event, at least:
(i) 95 % of the lights are serviceable in each of the following elements:
(A) precision approach Category II and III lighting system, the inner 450 m;
(B) runway centre line lights;
(C) runway threshold lights;
(D) runway edge lights.
(ii) 90 % of the lights are serviceable in the touchdown zone lights;
(iii) 85 % of the lights are serviceable in the approach lighting system beyond 450 m;
(iv) 75 % of the lights are serviceable in the runway-end lights.
(2) The lights that may be unserviceable in accordance with point (1) shall not alter the basic pattern of the lighting system.
(3) An unserviceable light shall not be permitted adjacent to another unserviceable light, except in a barrette or a crossbar where two adjacent unserviceable lights may be permitted.
(4) For a stop bar that is provided at a runway-holding position and is used in conjunction with a runway intended for operations in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 550 m, the system of preventive maintenance shall have the following objectives:
(i) no more than two lights shall remain unserviceable;
(ii) two adjacent lights shall not remain unserviceable unless the light spacing is significantly less than that required.
(5) For a taxiway intended for use in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 550 m, the system of preventive maintenance shall have as its objective that no two adjacent taxiway centre line lights be unserviceable.
(6) For a precision approach runway Category I, the system of preventive maintenance employed shall have as its objective that, during any period of Category I operations, all approach and runway lights are serviceable and that, in any event:
(i) at least 85 % of the lights are serviceable in each of the following:
(A) precision approach Category I lighting system;
(B) runway threshold lights;
(C) runway edge lights;
(D) runway-end lights;
(ii) an unserviceable light shall not be permitted adjacent to another unserviceable light unless the light spacing is significantly less than that required.
(7) For a runway meant for take-off in runway visual range conditions less than a value of 550 m, the system of preventive maintenance shall have as its objective that, during any period of operations, all runway lights are serviceable, and that, in any event:
(i) at least:
(A) 95 % of the lights are serviceable in the runway centre line lights (where provided) and in the runway edge lights;
(B) 75 % of the lights are serviceable in the runway-end lights;
(ii) an unserviceable light shall not be permitted adjacent to another unserviceable light.
(8) For a runway meant for take-off in runway visual range conditions of a value of 550 m or greater, the system of preventive maintenance shall have as its objective that, during any period of operations, all runway lights are serviceable, and that, in any event:
(i) at least 85 % of the lights are serviceable in the runway edge lights and runway-end lights;
(ii) an unserviceable light shall not be permitted adjacent to another unserviceable light.
(9) For a runway equipped with visual approach slope indicator systems, the system of preventive maintenance shall have as its objective that, during any period of operations, all units are serviceable. A unit shall be considered unserviceable if the number of unserviceable lights is such that the unit does not provide the intended guidance to the aircraft.

(c) For the purposes of point (b), a light shall be deemed to be unserviceable if:
(1) the main beam average intensity is less than 50 % of the value specified in the certification specifications issued by the Agency. For light units where the designed main beam average intensity is above the value specified in the certification specifications issued by the Agency, the 50 % value shall be related to that design value;
(2) the filter associated with the light is missing, damaged, or the light does not produce the correct colour light beam.

(d) 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.

(e) 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.

(f) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:
(1) the preventive maintenance programmes referred to in points (a), (b) and (d) include appropriate inspections and checks of the individual elements of each system, and of the system itself, which are conducted in accordance with established procedures, and at defined intervals, appropriate to the intended operation and system;
(2) appropriate corrective actions are taken to rectify any identified defects.

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

SUBPART D – APRON MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that means and procedures are established and implemented on the apron in order to:
(1) regulate movement with the objective of preventing collisions between aircraft, and between aircraft and obstacles;
(2) regulate entry of aircraft into, and coordinate exit of aircraft from the apron with the aerodrome control tower;
(3) ensure safe and expeditious movement of vehicles;
(4) and appropriate regulation of the following activities:
(i) aircraft stand allocation;
(ii) provision of marshalling services;
(iii) aircraft parking procedure and departure from the stand;
(iv) aircraft refuelling;
(v) jet blast precautions and engine tests;
(vi) start up clearances and taxi instructions.

(b) The aerodrome operator, in order to implement point (a) may allocate responsibilities to other organisations. If the aerodrome operator allocates such responsibilities, it shall include the allocation in the aerodrome manual.

ADR.OPS.D.005 Apron boundaries

(a) The aerodrome operator, in cooperation with the air traffic service provider, shall define and provide the apron boundaries to the aeronautical information service provider for publication in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP).

(b) When defining the apron boundaries, at least the following shall be taken into consideration:
(1) aerodrome layout;
(2) runway and taxiway configuration and method of operation;
(3) traffic density;
(4) weather conditions;
(5) operational procedures.

ADR.OPS.D.010 Coordination of aircraft entry to/exit from the apron

(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that the aircraft entry to and exit from the apron is coordinated with the air traffic services provider, where aircraft movement on the apron is not managed by the air traffic service provider. The coordination shall include:
(1) designated handover points between apron management service and air traffic service for arriving and departing aircraft;
(2) designated air-ground communication facilities to be used at the apron;
(3) holding areas for arriving aircraft when aircraft stands are not available.

(b) The aerodrome operator shall provide to the aeronautical information service providers for publication in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP):
(1) the designated handover points referred to in point (a)(1);
(2) the designated air-ground communication facilities referred to in point (a)(2).

ADR.OPS.D.015 Management of aircraft movements on the apron

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:

(a) aircraft are provided with instructions on the route to be followed on the apron;

(b) adequate visual aids are provided in order to ensure that flight crews are able to identify the assigned route;

ADR.OPS. D.025 Aircraft stand allocation

(a) The aerodrome operator shall establish and ensure the implementation of procedures to ensure that the allocated aircraft stand is:
(1) suitable for the aircraft type intended to use it;
(2) communicated to the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS, when established, or to the appropriate air traffic service provider;
(3) communicated to the persons responsible for the manoeuvring of the aircraft.

(b) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that, at least the following parameters are taken into consideration when allocating aircraft to aircraft stands:
(1) aircraft characteristics;
(2) parking aids;
(3) facilities serving the aircraft stand;
(4) vicinity of infrastructure;
(5) other parked aircraft in the neighbouring aircraft stands;
(6) aircraft stand dependencies.

ADR.OPS.D.030 Marshalling of aircraft

The aerodrome operator shall ensure that marshalling of aircraft is provided using the marshalling signals in accordance with Appendix 1 to the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ([^E0008]).

ADR.OPS.D.035 Aircraft parking

The aerodrome operator shall establish and ensure the implementation of procedures to ensure that:

(a) an area designated for aircraft parking on an apron is monitored to ensure that the clearance distances are maintained during the parking manoeuvre;

(b) guidance is provided to enable the aircraft to park safely;

(d) persons responsible for aircraft taxiing are alerted to stop the aircraft when the clearance distances are not maintained;

(e) persons, other than those required to assist the aircraft parking procedure, are prohibited to approach the aircraft when anti-collision lights are turned on and engines are running;

(f) the aircraft stand is clear of any Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that may have an impact on safety.

ADR.OPS.D.040 Aircraft departure from the stand

The aerodrome operator shall establish and ensure the implementation of procedures to ensure that during the departure of an aircraft from the aircraft stand:

(a) ground servicing equipment, excluding push-back trucks if required for the movement of aircraft, and vehicles have been removed from the aircraft stand or parked in designated areas;

(b) if the aircraft stand is served by passenger boarding bridges, they have been retracted;

(d) vehicle movements on the stand and traffic on the adjacent road(s) have ceased, except for push-back trucks if required for the movement of aircraft;

(e) persons, other than those required to assist the aircraft departure from the aircraft stand, are prohibited to approach the aircraft when anti-collision lights are turned on and engines are running.

ADR.OPS.D.045 Dissemination of information to organisations operating at the apron

(a) The aerodrome operator shall disseminate information regarding limitations to operations on the apron in a timely manner to relevant organisations operating on the apron.

(b) The information to be provided shall include the following, as applicable:
(1) the type of the limitation;
(2) the duration of the limitation, if known;
(3) mitigation measures to be applied;
(4) the operational impact of the limitation;
(5) availability of aircraft stands;
(6) restrictions on aircraft stands;
(7) availability of fixed installations at aircraft stands;
(8) special parking procedures;
(9) temporary changes of driving routes;
(10) work in progress;
(11) any other information that has operational significance to the apron users.

ADR.OPS.D.050 Alerting of emergency services

(a) The aerodrome operator shall:
(1) establish and implement in the aerodrome emergency plan a procedure for alerting emergency services for accidents and incidents at the apron;
(2) provide the appropriate means and facilities for alerting the relevant emergency services.

(b) The procedure established by the aerodrome operator shall include at least the following:
(1) the contact details and the means that shall be used for alerting the emergency services;
(2) the information that has to be given to emergency services in order to handle the incident efficiently, such as:
(i) location of the accident or incident;
(ii) nature of the accident or incident;
(iii) damages;
(iv) injuries to persons;
(v) dangerous goods.

ADR.OPS.D.055 Jet blast precautions

(a) The aerodrome operator shall make apron users aware of the hazards arising from jet blast and propeller slipstream.

(b) The aerodrome operator shall require the apron users to secure vehicles and equipment properly and designate parking areas where the effect of jet blast or propeller slipstream is minimised.

(c) When designing or making changes to apron layouts, the aerodrome operator shall take into consideration the effect of jet blast or propeller slipstream.

(d) The aerodrome operator shall identify jet blast-sensitive places and shall either publish a request for minimum thrust to pilots, or take appropriate mitigating measures to minimize the jet blast effect.

ADR.OPS.D.060 Aircraft refuelling

(a) The aerodrome operator shall establish a procedure for aircraft refuelling.

(b) The procedure shall require the following:
(1) the prohibition of open flames and the use of electrical or similar tools likely to produce sparks or arcs within the refuelling zone;
(2) the prohibition to start ground power units during refuelling;
(3) the existence of an unobstructed path from the aircraft to allow the quick removal of fuel bowsers and persons in case of emergency;
(4) the correct bonding of aircraft and fuel supply sources and the correct application of earthing procedures;
(5) the immediate notification of the fuelling supervisor in case of fuel spillage and detailed instructions on how to handle fuel spillages;
(6) the positioning of ground support equipment in such a way that emergency exits are free of any obstruction to allow the expeditious evacuation of the passengers, if passengers are embarking or disembarking or remain in the aircraft during refuelling;
(7) the ready availability of fire extinguishers of a suitable type for at least initial intervention in the event of a fuel fire;
(8) the discontinuation of refuelling operations if electrical thunderstorms are at or in the vicinity of the aerodrome.

ADR.OPS.D.065 Engine test

(a) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement an engine test procedure.

(b) The procedure shall include the following:
(1) the person that has the authority to approve engine tests;
(2) the areas where engine tests are conducted;
(3) the safety measures that need to be taken.

ADR.OPS.D.070 High-visibility clothing

The aerodrome operator shall require that all personnel working outside, on foot, on the movement area shall wear high-visibility clothing.

ADR.OPS.D.075 Start-up clearances and taxi instructions

(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that start-up clearances, push-back clearances, if required, and taxi instructions are coordinated with the air traffic service provider, when the aircraft movement on the apron is not managed by the air traffic service provider.

(b) In this case, the aerodrome operator in cooperation with the air traffic service provider shall establish and implement a procedure, which shall include the following:
(1) definition of the authority to issue start-up clearances;
(2) means to inform each other for start-up clearances issued;
(3) means to inform each other of push-back clearances and taxi instructions given.

ADR.OPS.D.080 Training and proficiency check programmes of marshallers and ‘FOLLOW-ME’ drivers

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