1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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