What is the purpose of the assessment of approach and departure areas near the runway threshold?

The purpose is to determine the options available for intervention.

Does the AMC require the aerodrome operator to assess areas beyond 1000 m from the runway threshold for intervention options?

No, the AMC specifies that the assessment should be carried out within 1000 m of the runway threshold.

Within what distance from the runway threshold must the aerodrome operator assess approach and departure areas to determine intervention options?

The assessment of approach and departure areas should be carried out within 1000 m of the runway threshold.

What should the aerodrome emergency plan include regarding specialist rescue services when the aerodrome is near water or swampy areas?

The aerodrome emergency plan should include the ready availability of, and coordination with, appropriate specialist rescue services to be able to respond to emergencies where the aerodrome is located close to water and/or swampy areas and a significant portion of approach or departure operations takes place over these areas.

AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.005(b) Aerodrome emergency planning

Q: Under which AMC and regulation is the aerodrome emergency planning guidance provided?

AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.005(b) Aerodrome emergency planning.

Q: When must the aerodrome operator ensure coordination with specialist rescue services for emergencies over water or swampy areas?

The aerodrome operator should ensure this when the aerodrome is located close to water and/or swampy areas, and where a significant portion of approach or departure operations takes place over these areas.

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AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.005(b) Aerodrome emergency planning

ED Decision 2014/012/R

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(a) The aerodrome operator should ensure that the aerodrome emergency plan includes the ready availability of, and coordination with, appropriate specialist rescue services to be able to respond to emergencies where an aerodrome is located close to water and/or swampy areas, and where a significant portion of approach or departure operations takes place over these areas.

(b) The aerodrome operator should ensure that an assessment of the approach and departure areas within 1000 m of the runway threshold is carried out to determine the options available for intervention.

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Source-Title: AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.005(b) Aerodrome emergency planning View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-2734 Compare versions

Domain: Aerodromes

Activitytype: Aerodrome operations

Applicabilitydate: 6 March, 2014

Entryintoforcedate: 6 March, 2014

Icaoreference: Annex 14

Keywords: ERP

Regulatedentity: Aerodrome operator

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2014/012/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ADR.OPS

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

Parentir: ADR.OPS.B.005 Aerodrome emergency planning

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR