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.

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.

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

18 non-legislative instruments available

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.C-01 - Aerodrome manual

Updated:

Advisory Circular AC 139.C-01 provides supplementary guidance on developing an aerodrome manual, maintaining the accuracy of the aerodrome manual, accessibility of the aerodrome manual, promulgating changes to the aerodrome manual, procedural non-compliance.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.C-01 Aerodrome manual (PDF, 353.96 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.1

AC 139.C-02 - Aerodrome personnel

Updated:

Advisory Circular AC 139.C-02 has been developed to assist aerodrome operators to identify the various roles and responsibilities that are required by CASR Part 139 (Aerodromes) Manual of Standards (MOS).

DOWNLOAD AC 139.C-02 Aerodrome personnel (PDF, 387.09 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.0

AC 139.C-03 - Serviceability inspections

Updated:

Advisory Circular AC 139.C-03 provides guidance on continuing serviceability of an aerodrome, including conducting scheduled and unscheduled serviceability inspections, items to be inspected/checked, reporting hazards, recording the results of inspections, maintaining inspection records.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.C-03 Serviceability inspections (PDF, 463.38 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.1

AC 139.C-04 - Aerodrome technical inspections and aerodrome manual validations

Updated:

Advisory Circular AC 139.C-04 provides operator guidance on the frequency a certified aerodrome is required to carry out periodic inspections/validations of the aerodrome's facilities, equipment and operational activities as appropriate.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.C-04 Aerodrome technical inspections and aerodrome manual validations (PDF, 583.79 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.1

AC 139.C-05 - Aeronautical information reporting and validation

Updated:

Advisory Circular AC 139.C-05 provides guidance on the provision of aeronautical data to the Aeronautical Information Service (Airservices). This is published in the integrated aeronautical information package and aeronautical charts.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.C-05 Aeronautical information reporting and validation (PDF, 398.38 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.1

AC 139.C-06 - Skid resistance of aerodrome pavements

Updated:

Advisory Circular AC 139.C-06 provides advice regarding the skid resistance requirements of aerodrome pavements, including the measurement and management of surface macrotexture and wet friction values.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.C-06 Skid resistance of aerodrome pavements (PDF, 2.73 MB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.0

Related content

Last updated date
Updated:
Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//rules/regulatory-framework/casr/part-139-casr-aerodromes
Back to top of page