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Aerodrome Certificate - Australian Government

Description

You will need this certificate if you intend to operate an aerodrome with terminal instrument flight procedures. An aerodrome is an area of land or water, including any buildings, installations and equipment, used for the arrival, departure or movement of aircraft. Other aerodromes can opt to become certified. Aircraft landing areas are uncertified aerodromes.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this certificate you must:

  • be the operator of the aerodrome
  • ensure that the aerodrome's facilities and equipment are compliant with the Part 139 Manual of Standards for a certified aerodrome
  • ensure that your operational procedures make provision for the safety of aircraft
  • be able to prove your ability to properly operate and maintain the aerodrome
  • prepare an aerodrome manual
  • demonstrate that your aerodrome operating procedures show a clear understanding of your responsibilities and are adequate for the particular aerodrome concerned
  • provide evidence that the personnel employed at the aerodrome have the appropriate skill, experience and training.

Prerequisites

Might Need

Manual of Standards

Civil Aviation Orders

Duration

Ongoing

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Fees and charges are listed on CASA website.

Forms

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Applying for Aerodrome Certification Advisory Circular (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Civil Aviation Act 1988 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 Australian Government

Application process

Apply

New applications for certifying an aerodrome may be arranged by contacting the agency.

Transfer

This certificate is non-transferable. To facilitate a change of aerodrome operator, the existing operator must request the cancellation of their existing certificate in conjunction with the approval of the application for a new certificate from the incoming operator.

Administering agency

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Airspace and Aerodrome Regulation

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Supporting information

Aerodromes (Opens in new window)