What is the difference between an 'adequate aerodrome' and a 'weather-permissible aerodrome'?

An 'adequate aerodrome' is defined in Annex I and point CAT.OP.MPA.107 of Part-CAT, while a 'weather-permissible aerodrome' is an adequate aerodrome with additional requirements, as defined in Annex I. Weather conditions are not required to be considered at an adequate aerodrome.

What does the term 'weather-permissible aerodrome' mean according to the GM?

A 'weather-permissible aerodrome' means an adequate aerodrome with additional requirements, as defined in Annex I (Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to VIII).

GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.107 Adequate aerodrome

Q: Are weather conditions required to be considered when selecting an adequate aerodrome?

No, weather conditions are not required to be considered at an adequate aerodrome.

Q: Which regulation and point define the 'adequate aerodrome' concept referenced in this GM?

The 'adequate aerodrome' concept is defined in Annex I (Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to VIII) and point CAT.OP.MPA.107 of Annex IV (Part-CAT) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

Q: Is the 'weather-permissible aerodrome' definition found in the same document as the 'adequate aerodrome' definition?

Yes, both definitions are found in Annex I (Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to VIII) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

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GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.107 Adequate aerodrome

ED Decision 2022/005/R

VERIFICATION OF WEATHER CONDITIONS

This GM clarifies the difference between ‘adequate aerodrome’ and ‘weather-permissible aerodrome’. The two concepts are complementary:

— ‘adequate aerodrome’: see definition in Annex I (Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to VIII) and point CAT.OP.MPA.107 of Annex IV (Part-CAT) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012; and

— ‘weather-permissible aerodrome’ means an adequate aerodrome with additional requirements: see definition in Annex I (Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to VIII).

Weather conditions are not required to be considered at an adequate aerodrome.

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Source-Title: GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.107 Adequate aerodrome View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-15069 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 26 March, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/005/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: CAT.OP.MPA.107 Adequate aerodrome

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR