What aerodrome data needs to be defined according to Regulation (EU) No 139/2014?

Aerodrome elevation, reference point, apron, movement area, maneuvering area, hot spot are aerodrome data that needs to be defined.

What is the applicability date for ED Decision 2023/011/R regarding aerodromes?

The applicability date is 4 August 2024.

What information on the condition of the movement area needs to be passed on to aircraft?

Essential information on aerodrome conditions.

What information should be exchanged between Air Traffic Services (ATS) and the aerodrome authority?

Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue category, condition of ground equipment and NAVAIDs and AIRAC.

What markings are used for obstacles and unusable areas on the aerodrome?

Flags, signs on pavement and lights.

What does the description of a runway include?

Runway, runway surface, runway strip, shoulder, runway-end safety areas, clearways, stopways.

How is the movement area described in the context of aerodromes?

The movement area is described in Regulation (EU) No 139/2014.

What elements are included in the description of approach lighting systems?

Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, colours, intensity and brightness.

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training - Approach control procedural rating (APP) training

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ED Decision 2023/011/R

SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES

The subject objective is:

Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC AGA 1 — AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION
Subtopic AGA 1.1 — Definitions
APP AGA 1.1.1	Define aerodrome data.	1	Regulation (EU) No 139/2014[85] Optional content: aerodrome elevation, reference point, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, hot spot	ADV ADI APP APS
Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination
APP AGA 1.2.1	Identify the information that has to be exchanged between Air Traffic Services (ATS) and the aerodrome authority.	3	Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue category, condition of ground equipment and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014	APP APS ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC AGA 1 — AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION
Subtopic AGA 1.1 — Definitions
APP AGA 1.1.1	Define aerodrome data.	1	Regulation (EU) No 139/2014[86] Optional content: aerodrome elevation, reference point, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, hotspot	ADC APP APS
Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination
APP AGA 1.2.1	Identify the information that has to be exchanged between ATS and the aerodrome authority.	3	Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue category, condition of ground equipment and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014	ADC APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA
Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area
APP AGA 2.1.1	Describe movement area.	2	Regulation (EU) No 139/2014	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.1.2	Describe the marking of obstacles and unusable or unserviceable areas.	2	Flags, signs on pavement, lights	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.1.3	Identify the information on conditions of the movement area that has to be passed on to aircraft.	3	Essential information on aerodrome conditions	ADV ADI APP APS
Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area
APP AGA 2.2.1	Describe manoeuvring area.	2	Regulation (EU) No 139/2014	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.2.2	Describe taxiway.	2		ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.2.3	Describe daylight marking on taxiways.	2		ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.2.4	Describe taxiway lighting.	2		ADV ADI APP APS
Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways
APP AGA 2.3.1	Describe runway.	2	Runway, runway surface, runway strip, shoulder, runway-end safety areas, clearways, stopways	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.2	Describe instrument runway.	2	Regulation (EU) No 139/2014	ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.3	Describe non-instrument runway.	2	Regulation (EU) No 139/2014	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.4	Explain declared distances.	2	TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.5	Explain the differences between ACN and PCN.	2	Strength of pavements	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.6	Describe the daylight markings on runways.	2	Optional content: runway designator, centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed distance, touchdown zone, side strip, colour	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.7	Describe runway lights.	2	Optional content: colour, centre line, intensity, edge, touchdown zone, threshold, barettes	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.8	Explain the functions of visual landing aids.	2	Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.9	Describe the approach lighting systems.	2	Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, colours, intensity and brightness	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.10	Characterise the effect of water/ice on runways.	2		ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.11	Explain braking action.	2	Braking action coefficient	ADV ADI APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.12	Explain the effect of runway visual range on aerodrome operation.	2		ADV ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R R]

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA
Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area
APP AGA 2.1.1	Describe the movement area.	2	Regulation (EU) No 139/2014	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.1.2	Describe the marking of obstacles and unusable or unserviceable areas.	2	Flags, signs on pavement, lights	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.1.3	Identify the information on conditions of the movement area that has to be passed on to aircraft.	3	Essential information on aerodrome conditions	ADC APP APS
Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area
APP AGA 2.2.1	Describe the manoeuvring area.	2	Regulation (EU) No 139/2014	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.2.2	Describe the taxiway.	2		ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.2.3	Describe the daylight marking on taxiways.	2		ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.2.4	Describe taxiway lighting.	2		ADC APP APS
Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways
APP AGA 2.3.1	Describe the runway.	2	Runway, runway surface, runway strip, shoulder, runway-end safety areas, clearways, stopways	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.2	Describe the instrument runway.	2	Regulation (EU) No 139/2014	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.3	Describe the non-instrument runway.	2	Regulation (EU) No 139/2014	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.4	Explain declared distances.	2	TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.5	Explain the differences between ACN and PCN.	2	Strength of pavements	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.6	Describe the daylight markings on runways.	2	Optional content: runway designator, centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed distance, touchdown zone, side strip, colour	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.7	Describe runway lights.	2	Optional content: colour, centre line, intensity, edge, touchdown zone, threshold, barettes	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.8	Explain the functions of visual landing aids.	2	Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.9	Describe the approach lighting systems.	2	Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, colours, intensity and brightness	ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.10	Characterise the effect of water/ice on runways.	2		ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.11	Explain braking performance and methods of reporting it.	2		ADC APP APS
APP AGA 2.3.12	Explain the effect of runway visual range on aerodrome operations.	2		ADC APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES
Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes
APP AGA 3.1.1	Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining an obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes.	2		ADV ADI APP APS

TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES

Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes

APP
AGA

3.1.1

Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining an obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes.

ADV ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES
Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes
APP AGA 3.1.1	Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining airspace around aerodromes obstacle free.	2		ADC APP APS

TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES

Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes

APP
AGA

3.1.1

Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining airspace around aerodromes obstacle free.

ADC APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location
APP AGA 4.1.1	Explain the location of different aerodrome ground equipment.	2	Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI	ADV ADI APP APS

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

APP
AGA

4.1.1

Explain the location of different aerodrome ground equipment.

Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADV ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location
APP AGA 4.1.1	Explain the location of miscellaneous aerodrome ground equipment.	2	Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI	ADC APP APS

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

APP
AGA

4.1.1

Explain the location of miscellaneous aerodrome ground equipment.

Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADC APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

[85] Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).

[86] Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).

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Source-Title: AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training - Approach control procedural rating (APP) training View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-15285 Compare versions

Domain: Air traffic controllers

Applicabilitydate: 4 August, 2024

Entryintoforcedate: 5 September, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/011/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ATCO

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR