2 Certification-Process

Aerodromes Certification
Nika Meheza MANZI

Deputy regional Director
Western & Central African Office
Hybrid / July 2022

Outline
▪ Intent of the certification
▪ Main references
▪ Aerodromes certification scope
▪ Aerodromes certification phases
Intent of the certification
• To ensure that the aerodrome meets the specifications
regarding the facility and its operation, and that it has,
according to the certifying authority, the capability to
maintain these specifications for the period of validity of
the certificate
• To establish the baseline for continued monitoring of
compliance with the specifications
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Main references
• Annex 14, Vol I – Aerodrome Design and Operations
• Annex 19 – Safety Management
• Doc 9981- Procedures for Air Navigation Services —
Aerodromes (PANS-Aerodromes)
• Doc 9774 – Manual on Certification of Aerodromes
• Other associated manuals and guidance material
Annex 14, Vol I
1.4 - Certification of aerodromes
States shall certify aerodromes
used for international operations
in accordance with the specifications
contained in this Annex as well as
other relevant ICAO specifications
through an appropriate regulatory
framework.
Scope of aerodrome certification
1. Compliance of the aerodrome infrastructure with the
applicable regulations for the operations the aerodrome is
intended to serve
2. Compliance of operational procedures with the applicable
regulations and their day-to-day application
3. Compliance of the safety management system (SMS) with
applicable regulations
Scope of aerodrome certification
Compliance of the aerodrome is assessed through:
1. Technical inspections of the infrastructure of the aerodrome and its
equipment, as related to the requirements associated with the
intended operations;
2. The review of the aerodrome manual and supporting
documentation and acceptance of its relevant safety parts; and;
3. The on-site verification of the aerodrome operator’s procedures, its
organization and its SMS based upon the contents of the
aerodrome manual.
Aerodrome certification phases
Dealing with Assessing the Issuing or Promulgating

Assessing aerodrome
the refusing an the certified
the formal facilities,
expression equipment
aerodrome status of an
application certificate aerodrome
of interest and services
Expression ofd’intérêt
Expression interestdu postulant
The aerodrome operator expressed
interest to be certified
Assessment of the flight operations
proximity to other Excessive operational Procedures/existing restriction Obstacles and

aerodromes restriction requirements and controlled airspace terrain
Defines the acceptability of an aerodrome operating at the

specified location
The aerodrome will not endanger

YES NO
the safety of aircraft operations
Refer also to other Entities Reject the

application
Submit a
formal Is the operation of the aerodrome
YES NO
application compatible with the laws and regulations
of the State
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Expression ofd’intérêt
Expression interestdu postulant
Should the results of the above assessment be positive, the CAA should:
1. advise the applicant in writing:

a. To submit a formal application for an aerodrome certificate
b. To obtain copies of other relevant publications issued by ICAO and State
entities other than the CAA.
2. provide the applicant with the prescribed application form, a copy of

the aerodrome certification regulations, including its schedule(s), and
any other relevant circular or publication that the CAA may have
issued, including the national standards for aerodromes
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Formal application
Expression d’intérêt du postulant
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Formal application
– Starts with a meeting between the State and the aerodrome operator,
where the State presents the certification process and deadlines
– The aerodrome operator develops the aerodrome manual as soon as
it enters the initial certification process, so as to submit it no later
than six months after the meeting;
– During this six-month period the State :
a. completes the technical inspections so that the results are available for the on-site
verification;
b. assembles the on-site verification team and informs the aerodrome operator of
the team members.
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Formal application
The technical inspections of the aerodrome should include, as a
minimum:
• an inspection of the infrastructure, obstacle limitation surfaces

(OLS), visual and non-visual aids and aerodrome equipment for
the use of aeroplanes;
• an inspection of the RFF services; and
• an inspection of wildlife hazard management.
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Formal application (Approval of the aerodrome manual)
Prior to the approval/acceptance of the aerodrome manual, the State
should verify that :
• the aerodrome manual submitted contains all the required information;
• all the procedures related to aerodrome certification that will be assessed by the
on-site verification team are provided in the aerodrome manual
The State formally informs the aerodrome operator when the aerodrome
manual is accepted.
The aerodrome operator should inform the State of any changes to the
approved/accepted aerodrome manual between the time of the
application for a certificate and the end of the on-site verification.
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Formal application
Expression d’intérêt du postulant
– When all the conditions have been met, the aerodrome manual is
accepted/approved
– During this period, the on-site verification team, together with the
aerodrome operator, plans the time and dates of the on-site
verification
– As soon as the aerodrome manual is accepted, it is sent to the on-

site verification team with all the procedures enclosed.
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On-site verification (covers procedures and SMS)
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Issuance of the certificate
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IssuanceExpression
of the certificate
d’intérêt du postulant
– When no findings are reported or once the corrective action plans are
accepted, and mitigation measures are agreed upon, the State grants
the aerodrome certificate to the applicant.
– An appendix may be attached to the certificate describing the essential

conditions prevailing at the aerodrome (the aerodrome reference code, critical
aeroplane type, the operational conditions for the accommodation of critical aeroplanes
for which the facility is provided, RFF category, the operational restrictions at the
aerodrome, the authorized deviations related to aerodrome compatibility described in
Chapter 4, their inherent operational conditions/restrictions and validity)
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IssuanceExpression
of the certificate
d’intérêt du postulant
– The State may accept a deviation on the basis of a safety assessment

if permitted by the State’s regulatory framework.
• Accepted deviations are listed in the aerodrome manual
– As long as the granting conditions are maintained, the validity of the

certificate is either limited in time or unlimited.
– During the period of validity of the certificate, the State monitors the
timely implementation of the corrective action plans within the
continued oversight
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Promulgation of the
Expression d’intérêt status of certification
du postulant
– The State shall promulgate the status of certification of aerodromes in

the aeronautical information publication, including:
• aerodrome name and ICAO location indicator ;
• date of certification and, if applicable, validity of certification; and;
• remarks, if any.
– Where safety concerns have been observed on the aerodrome, special

conditions or operational restrictions may be attached to the certificate
and published in the AIP or by NOTAM until completion of the
corrective action plan.
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Aerodromes Certification

Nika Meheza MANZI

Hybrid / July 2022

Dealing with Assessing the Issuing or Promulgating

Assessment of the flight operations

proximity to other Excessive operational Procedures/existing restriction Obstacles and

Defines the acceptability of an aerodrome operating at the

The aerodrome will not endanger

Refer also to other Entities Reject the

1. advise the applicant in writing:

2. provide the applicant with the prescribed application form, a copy of

• an inspection of the infrastructure, obstacle limitation surfaces

• an inspection of the RFF services; and

• an inspection of wildlife hazard management.

– As soon as the aerodrome manual is accepted, it is sent to the on-

– An appendix may be attached to the certificate describing the essential

– The State may accept a deviation on the basis of a safety assessment

– As long as the granting conditions are maintained, the validity of the

– The State shall promulgate the status of certification of aerodromes in

– Where safety concerns have been observed on the aerodrome, special

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