Certification Requirements

Before a certificate is granted, the CAA must be satisfied that the physical conditions on the maneuvering area, apron and obstacle limitation surfaces of the aerodrome are acceptable and that the scale of equipment and facilities provided are adequate for flying activities which are expected to take place.

Impact of changes in ownership on an airport certificate

An Aerodrome certificate is granted to an individual or a company or any other legally constituted authority that satisfies the CAA that the criteria for certificate issue have been met. Once a certificate is granted, the CAA is obliged to satisfy itself that a certificate holder continues to meet certification requirements. An aerodrome certificate is not a saleable asset and cannot be transferred from one person to another.

(AN (OT) O article 105 (9c)

If the identity of a certificate holder is to change, application for grant of a new certificate must be made to the CAA by the prospective certificate holder. As with any new application, grant of an aerodrome certificate will be subject to the applicant satisfying the CAA on the requirements of AN (OT) O Article 105 and its Schedule 11, as amended, and OTAR Part 139 Certification of Aerodromes. In addition to the aerodrome characteristics, these requirements will include the demonstration of competence by the applicant to secure that the aerodrome and its airspace are safe for use by aircraft. In assessing an applicant's competence, matters taken into account will include:

1. The previous conduct and experience of the applicant.
2. The organization, staffing and equipment to be provided.
3. The arrangements for the maintenance of the aerodrome and its facilities and equipment.
4. The adequacy of the aerodrome manual.
5. Any other arrangements made including the adequacy of safety management systems.

Airport Certificate Suspension

AN (OT) O article 122 provides the governor the authority to suspend:

1. The Governor may, if he thinks fit, provisionally suspend or vary any certificate, licence, approval, permission, exemption, authorization or other document issued, granted or having effect under this Order, pending inquiry into or consideration of the case.
2. The Governor may, on sufficient ground being shown to his satisfaction after due inquiry, revoke, suspend or vary any such certificate, license, approval, permission, exemption, authorization or other document.

OTAR and CAACI References for regulatory requirements are provided as follows:

OTAR 139 provides standards for aerodrome design and operation;

AN (OT) O article 105 (8) calls up Schedule 11 to specify matters that should be contained in the Aerodrome Manual required for certification;

AN (OT) O article 105 (7) specifies requirement for SMS content

Various services that are provided by or associated with the operation of the aerodrome, such as, Air Traffic Services, including aeronautical telecommunications, rescue and fire fighting, meteorological and aeronautical information services, must also meet regulatory standards.

OTAR Part 65 Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences and Ratings

OTAR Part 140 Rescue and Fire Fighting Services Approval

OTAR Part 171 Aeronautical Telecommunication Services

OTAR Part 172 Air Traffic Service Organization Approval

OTAR Part 173 Flight Checking Organisation Approval

Last Updated: 2009-04-16