Aerodrome Certification Workshop Particulars to be included in Aerodrome Manual Eng. Mohamed Iheb Hamdi ICAO MID Regional Officer for Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA) Aerodrome Certification Workshop Paris, France 18-20 Dec 2018

Aerodrome Certification – ICAO Annex 14 As part of the certification process, States shall ensure that an aerodrome manual which will include all pertinent information on the aerodrome site, facilities, services, equipment, operating procedures, organization and management including a safety management system, is submitted by the applicant for approval/acceptance prior to granting the aerodrome certificate.

Aerodrome Certification An aerodrome certification can only be granted, providing that the CAA are satisfied of the following: Staff has the necessary competence and experience The aerodrome manual has been submitted and contains all the relevant information The aerodrome facilities are all in accordance with the standards and recommended practices specified by the state The standards operation procedures (SOP’s) make satisfactory provision for the safety of aircraft operations An acceptable safety management system is in place

Aerodrome Certification – Aerodrome Manual A fundamental requirement of the certification process A reference document for all operators at an aerodrome regarding policies, facilities and procedures It also enables the CAA to assess suitability of the aerodrome operator to gain and maintain its certificate A living document: It should be regularly reviewed and amended to accurately reflect the current operation at the aerodrome

Aerodrome Certification – Aerodrome Manual Content Part 1 – General Part 2 – Particulars of the Aerodrome Part 3 – Reporting to AIS Part 4 – Aerodrome Operating Procedures and Safety Measures Part 5 – Aerodrome Administration and Safety Management Systems However some aerodromes have divided the document into further chapters (e.g. SMS)

Aerodrome Manual – Part 1 - General Purpose and scope of the manual Legal requirements for aerodrome certification and aerodrome manual Conditions for use of the aerodrome Aeronautical information and procedures for disseminating information System for recording aircraft movements Obligations to the aerodrome operator in terms of service provision to operators

Aerodrome Manual – Part 2 – Particulars of the Aerodrome Plan of the aerodrome showing main facilities Plan showing the aerodrome boundary Plan showing location to the nearest city Information regarding the title of the aerodrome site

Aerodrome Manual – Part 3 – Reporting to AIS Particulars of the aerodrome to be reported to the Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) Geographic coordinates of the aerodrome reference point (world geographic system – 1984 WGS-84) Elevation and Undulation Name and the address of aerodrome operator Runways (shoulders, RESA, declared distances…) Taxiways Aprons Visual Aids Pavement Strength VDGS

Aerodrome Operating Procedures and Safety Measures related to: Aerodrome Manual – Part 4 – Aerodrome Operating Procedures and Safety Measures Aerodrome Operating Procedures and Safety Measures related to: Aerodrome reporting (changes, NOTAMs, Named personnel responsible for key activities) Access to the Manoeuvring Area Aerodrome Emergency Plan Inspection of the Aerodrome movement area and obstacle limitation surface

Aerodrome Manual – Part 4 – Aerodrome Operating Procedures and Safety Measures Visual aids and Electrical Systems Maintenance of the Manoeuvring Area Aerodrome works Apron safety management Airside vehicle control Wildlife hazard management

Aerodrome Manual – Part 4 – Aerodrome Operating Procedures and Safety Measures Obstacle control Removal of disabled aircraft Handling and hazardous materials Low visibility procedures Protection of sites for radar and navigation aids Control of fueling operation

Aerodrome Manual - Part 5 – Aerodrome Administration and SMS Safety Management Systems