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.

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2 legislative instruments available

There are no legislative instruments available for this rule.

Non-legislative instruments

Non-legislative instruments apply to a particular person. Some exemptions to regulatory requirements in aviation regulations or a Manual of Standards may be listed here.

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There are no non-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.E-03 - Laser emissions which may endanger the safety of aircraft

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Advisory circular AC 139.E-03 provides general information and advice on protecting pilots from accidental laser beam strikes, on or near an aerodrome.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.E-03 Laser emissions which may endanger the safety of aircraft (PDF, 776.56 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.0

AC 139.C-26 - Safety management systems for aerodromes

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The purpose of this AC is to provide guidance to aerodrome operators on safety management systems.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.C-26 Safety management systems for aerodromes (PDF, 2.52 MB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.0

AC 139.C-07 - Strength rating of aerodrome pavements

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AC suspended for amendment to rating method from PCN to PCR. Expected re-release - 30 September 2025.

Advisory Circular Version: 1.0

AC 139.A-03 - Application of aerodrome standards

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Advisory Circular AC 139.A-03 provides supplementary guidance to all aerodrome operators

DOWNLOAD AC 139.A-03 Application of aerodrome standards (PDF, 734.47 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.1

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

AC 139.B-01 - Applying for aerodrome certification

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Advisory Circular AC 139.B-01 provides supplementary guidance to applicants on the process to be followed when seeking to certify an aerodrome.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.B-01 Applying for aerodrome certification (PDF, 685.88 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.2

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