FAQ Answer

FAQ Answer

Can the EASA regulations be influenced?

EASA aerodrome regulations are currently being drafted within the EASA Rulemaking Programme. Up until July 2011, EASA worked with three rulemaking groups to draft the rules. These three rulemaking groups were constructed as follows:

ADR.001 Requirements for Aerodrome Operators and Oversight Authorities

ADR.002 Aerodrome Operations

ADR.003 Aerodrome Design

The UK CAA and ACI Europe were represented on each of the groups. The Terms of Reference and group composition for these rulemaking groups are published on the EASA website.

The UK CAA continues to support EASA in the development of its rules, and has been active in groups reviewing the Notice of Proposed Amendment.


EASA Aerodromes

  1. Will the aerodrome licence fee increase?
  2. When will the EASA regulations take effect?
  3. Will there be a chance to opt out?
  4. Can an aerodrome be exempted from the scope?
  5. Will CAP 168 still be the main regulatory document for aerodromes that fall within the scope of EASA?
  6. Will there be cost implications to aerodrome licence holders following the introduction of EASA aerodrome regulations instead of CAP 168?
  7. What will happen to aerodromes that do not fall within the scope of EASA?
  8. Will CAP 168 still be the main regulatory document for national aerodromes?
  9. In the future will the aerodrome inspector be from the UK CAA or EASA?
  10. How does EASA define "Commercial Air Transport Operations"?
  11. Can the EASA regulations be influenced?
  12. How is the UK CAA involved in the proposed changes?
  13. Which aerodromes will fall within the scope of EASA?
  14. How is the UK aerodrome industry involved in the proposed changes?
  15. Will there be grandfather rights for existing licensed aerodromes?
  16. How will the CAA notify industry of significant developments in the rulemaking process?
  17. Will there be a transition period when the new rules come into effect?