Application Process

The applicant should either be the owner of the land, or have obtained the landowner's permission for the use of the site as an aerodrome. A proposal to use land as an aerodrome may be subject to the requirements of applicable planning regulations and applicants are advised to consult the Cayman Islands Government Planning Department before embarking on any such project. The intended applicant should also consult with the CAA before committing to expenditure on developing or equipping an aerodrome.

The initial application for an aerodrome certificate must be made on the Aerodrome License Application Form. The completed form should be returned to the CAA together with a map showing the aerodrome location and boundaries (preferably on a scale 1:25 000) together with two copies of the related Aerodrome Manual.

Additionally, survey data in the form of charts, profiles, sections, evidence of pavement strengths and surface textures etc, relating to the aerodrome site, must be provided by the applicant as required by the CAA. Applications should be submitted in sufficient time to allow for detailed consideration and inspection of the aerodrome before the issue of a certificate.

An applicant for the variation of a certificate must be made in writing and be accompanied by the relevant survey and other information where there are any changes in the aerodrome characteristics. Preliminary Advice for Certification Applicants:

• The CAACI should be contacted for preliminary site assessment before work or resources are committed to the project. Note, the CAACI will charge for such services provided on an hourly basis;
• Site suitability must also be coordinated with Air Traffic Services for assessment against impact on existing airspace requirements;
• Ownership of the affected property must be resolved. The applicant can either be the owner of the site of have the landowner's written permission for use of the proposed site;
• The Planning authority must be involved. The possession of an aerodrome certificate does not absolve a certificate holder from observing other statutory requirements; and
• Applications should be submitted in sufficient time to allow for detailed consideration and inspection of the aerodrome before the certificate is issued.

Note: The granting of an aerodrome certificate does not release the holder from observing other statutory requirements.

Last Updated: 2009-04-16