If you want to apply to certify your aerodrome you need to contact us to put you in touch with an aerodrome inspector in your area.
There is a fee to apply for certifying your aerodrome. We can provide an estimate after you have spoken to an aerodrome inspector.
Aerodrome categories and requirements
Certain aerodromes require to be certified consistent with Part 139 of CASR. These are aerodromes with terminal instrument flight procedures.
Other aerodromes can opt to become certified. Aircraft landing areas are uncertified aerodromes.
Aerodrome certification requirements
- Certified aerodromes: If there is a terminal instrument flight procedure (TIFP) for the aerodrome and the procedure is not only for use in a specialised helicopter operation
- Aircraft landing areas (uncertified aerodromes): Not applicable
Person responsible for certification
- Certified aerodromes: CASA and the operator
- Aircraft landing areas (uncertified aerodromes): Unregulated facility – it is an operator's and/or the pilot’s responsibility to determine suitability of the facility for use.
Defined standards
- Certified aerodromes: Part 139 MOS
- Aircraft landing areas (uncertified aerodromes): For non-air transport operations, guidance for:
Requirements for aerodrome manual
- Certified aerodromes: You need an aerodrome manual scaled in accordance with passenger numbers or aircraft movements
- Aircraft landing areas (uncertified aerodromes): Not applicable
Requirements for a safety management system
- Certified aerodromes: You need a safety management system scaled in accordance with passenger numbers or aircraft movements
- Aircraft landing areas (uncertified aerodromes): Not applicable
Aerodrome technical inspection
- Certified aerodromes: Yes (scaled in accordance with passenger numbers or aircraft movements)
- Aircraft landing areas (uncertified aerodromes): No, however regular inspection by suitably qualified person(s) is recommended
Trained reporting officer
- Certified aerodromes: Yes, it is required
- Aircraft landing areas (uncertified aerodromes): Not required but is recommended
Aerodrome details published in ERSA/NOTAM
- Certified aerodromes: Yes, it is required
- Aircraft landing areas (uncertified aerodromes): Not required, but an aerodrome owner could elect to include basic details in ERSA
Aerodrome operator required to monitor obstacles
- Certified aerodromes: Yes, it is required
- Aircraft landing areas (uncertified aerodromes): No. This is the responsibility of the pilot (and some operators) to determine suitability of the facility
Instrument approach procedures made available
- Certified aerodromes: Yes, it is required
- Aircraft landing areas (uncertified aerodromes): Not required.
25 May 2023