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.F-01 - Design and operation of Australian water aerodromes for air transport operations

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Advisory Circular AC 139.F-01 provides guidance and advice about CASA's recommendations for the design and operation of water aerodromes that facilitate air transport operations.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.F-01 Design and operation of Australian water aerodromes for air transport operations (PDF, 399.21 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.0

AC 139.E-02 - Plume rise assessments

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Advisory Circular AC 139.E-02 provides guidance on plume rise assessments for vertical exhaust plumes. It applies to those involved in the design, construction and operation of facilities with vertical exhaust plumes.

DOWNLOAD AC 139.E-02 Plume rise assessments (PDF, 614.75 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.0

AC 139-12 - Handling of hazardous materials on an aerodrome

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Advisory Circular AC 139-12 provides guidance to Aerodrome Operators on aerodrome administration and operating procedures for the handling of hazardous materials on the aerodrome.

DOWNLOAD AC 139-12 Handling of hazardous materials on an aerodrome (PDF, 95.49 KB)
Advisory Circular Version: 1.0

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