Part 139 of CASR Aerodromes

Rule status

Current

Part 139 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) sets out requirements and standards for aerodromes with published instrument flight procedures.

These requirements include standards for:

  • aerodrome facilities
  • obstacle control
  • operational procedures
  • safety management.

We are considering further amendments to the Part 139 Manual of Standards (MOS) in relation to ICAO-driven improvements in:

  • runway condition reporting
  • friction testing standards
  • changes to the PANS-Aerodromes document.

Subpart 139.H outlines the requirements for the provision of aerodrome and firefighting services (ARFFS). Subpart 139.H is under a post-implementation review with its requirements looking to move under rule Part 176 of CASR.

Part 139 and the Part 139 Manual of Standards (MOS) came into effect in May 2022 following extensive consultation with industry.

Who it affects

Part 139 of CASR affects:

  • certified aerodrome operators
  • aeronautical, navigation and telecommunication service providers
  • aerodrome radio communication service providers
  • individuals involved in the operation and maintenance of aerodromes
  • aerodrome consultants
  • aerodrome and airways equipment suppliers and training organisations. 
  • state and local government planning bodies
  • proponents of tall structures.

Subpart 139.H affects:

  • current ARFFS providers (Airservices Australia, Norfolk Island)
  • aircraft operators
  • prospective ARFFS providers
  • prospective ARFFS training providers
  • aerodrome operators.

Legislation

Legislative instruments

Legislative instruments include exemptions to regulatory requirements in aviation regulations or a Manual of Standards.

Exemptions may apply to a broad range of people.

Instruments related to this part will display in this space or you can view our list of legislative instruments.

2 legislative instruments available

There are no legislative instruments available for this rule.

Guidance material

Advisory material provides advice and guidance to explain particular regulatory requirements of a CASR Part. Guidance material relating to this part will appear in this space or you can view all our guidance material.

39 guidance material available

AC 139.R-01 - Guidelines for heliports - design and operation

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The purpose of this AC is to provide guidance in the planning, design, and operation of heliports to support the safe and efficient operation of helicopters operating under both visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR).

DOWNLOAD AC 139.R-01 Guidelines for heliports - design and operation (PDF, 4.08 MB)
Advisory Circular Version: 3.1

AC 139-21 - Visual segment surface: monitoring requirements and the reporting of obstacles

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Advisory Circular AC 139-21 provides information to aerodrome operators on the visual segment surface (VSS), which sometimes forms part of the airspace, defined through the Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aircraft Operations (PANS-OPS).

DOWNLOAD AC 139-21 Visual segment surface: monitoring requirements and the reporting of obstacles (PDF, 1.12 MB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.1

Sample aerodrome manual template for Part 139 of CASR

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Sample aerodrome manual template for Part 139 of CASR

DOWNLOAD Sample aerodrome manual template for Part 139 of CASR (DOCX, 560.85 KB)
Industry compliance template Version: 1.0

Multi-Part AC 139-05, AC 171-05 and AC 172-03 - All-weather operations at aerodromes

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The purpose of this AC is to assist participants in AWO to interpret and apply the regulatory requirements pertaining to AWO, assess the suitability of an aerodrome for AWO, determine the steps to be taken to prepare an aerodrome for AWO, and to maintain these operations safely.

DOWNLOAD Multi-part advisory circular AC 139-05, AC 171-05 and AC 172-03 - All-weather operations at aerodromes (PDF, 2.61 MB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.0

Multi-Part AC 91-32 and AC 139-22 - Global reporting format - Runway surface condition

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This AC provides guidance on implementation of the Global Reporting Format (GRF). The GRF provides an internationally harmonised and standardised method of assessing and reporting runway surface conditions which impact on flight operations.

DOWNLOAD AC 91-32 and AC 139-22 - Global reporting format - Runway surface condition (PDF, 2.21 MB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.0

AC 139.A-04 - Applying for aerodrome authorisations, exemptions and approvals

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Advisory Circular AC 139.A-04 provides guidance to aerodrome operators on how to apply for an authorisation, exemption or approval when compliance with CASR Part 139 Manual of Standards (MOS) cannot be met.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.A-04 Applying for aerodrome authorisations, exemptions and approvals (PDF, 416.24 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.1

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Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//index.php/rules/regulatory-framework/casr/part-139-casr-aerodromes
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