Aerodrome Operations and Certification

Aerodrome Certification

• An aerodrome can only be operated by a person who holds a valid certificate issued by CAAP for that aerodrome if it is used for international air transport operation or plans to have international air transport operations.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be the owner of the aerodrome site or have obtained permission from the owner to use the site as an aerodrome.

Certification Process

• The CAAP aerodrome certification process only addresses aviation safety aspects of the aerodrome.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring compliance with other national, provincial, and local statutory requirements.

Aerodrome Manual

• The aerodrome operator must prepare an Aerodrome Manual in accordance with CAR-Aerodromes 2.2.065 before submitting an application.
• The Aerodrome Manual must meet the format and content specifications set out in MOS Appendix 1.

Application and Submission

• The initial application must be made on the form attached at MOS Appendix 2.
• The completed form shall be submitted to the Director General, CAAP Manila, together with a copy of the Aerodrome Manual.

Processing an Aerodrome Certificate Application

• Applications shall be submitted in sufficient time to allow for detailed consideration and inspection of the aerodrome before the desired date of issue of the certificate.
• The applicant must provide engineering and survey reports of the physical characteristics of the movement area, pavement strength and surface, obstacle limitation surfaces, etc., as required by CAAP.

This quiz covers the regulations and requirements for operating an aerodrome, including certification and international air transport operations. Learn about the provisions of CAR-Aerodromes and the procedures for certifying an aerodrome.