07. Aerodrome-related aspects

• ED Decision 2023/005/R found in: GM Remote Aerodrome Air Traffic Services (Jan 2026)

##### 7. Aerodrome-related aspects *ED Decision 2023/005/R* According to ICAO Annex 14, certain aerodromes need to be certified, in accordance with an appropriate regulatory framework. At EU level, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 [7] applies to the aerodromes that meet the criteria prescribed in Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 [1]0. EASA Member States are also expected to adopt an appropriate regulatory framework that applies to the aerodromes that fall outside the scope of Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 [7]. During aerodrome planning, design and certification activities, it is imperative that, among others, ATS aspects are properly and adequately identified and addressed. Remote aerodrome ATS enables the possibility to provide aerodrome ATS from locations other than the aerodrome itself. An advantage of providing the aerodrome ATS from the aerodrome itself (be it either from a ‘conventional tower’ or from a ‘remote tower’) is the possibility of direct personal contact with the aerodrome operator, which can be beneficial, particularly during special events/accidents or incidents. For remote aerodrome ATS, and specifically if the remote tower is located away from the aerodrome, it is particularly important to ensure appropriate coordination between the competent authorities, the ATS provider, and the aerodrome operator, throughout the implementation phase as well as during the actual ATS provision. Changes necessary for the implementation should be carried out by the aerodrome operator according to ADR.OR.B.040 of Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 [7]. With regard to aerodromes, and irrespective of the regulatory framework that an aerodrome falls under, the following aspects should be taken into consideration to meet this objective.