FAQ Answer

FAQ Answer

How is the UK CAA involved in the proposed changes?

The UK CAA has participated in each of the three EASA Rulemaking Groups responsible for drafting the new regulations in an attempt to ensure they are clear, unambiguous and maintain the current high safety standards achieved by aerodromes in the UK. In support of the above, a member of Aerodrome Policy and Standards has been seconded to EASA until December 2012 to help with the rulemaking process. We are also working with other key stakeholders to ensure that UK aerodromes are not disadvantaged by the new regulations in any way.

The CAA is developing its plan to manage the transition of aerodromes in the EASA scope to the new rules.


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?