Navigate / EASA

AMC1 NCC.OP.100 Use of aerodromes and operating sites

ED Decision 2013/021/R

USE OF OPERATING SITES

(a)     The pilot-in-command should have available from a pre-survey or other publication, for each operating site to be used, diagrams or ground and aerial photographs, depiction (pictorial) and description of:

(1)     the overall dimensions of the operating site;

(2)     location and height of relevant obstacles to approach and take-off profiles and in the manoeuvring area;

(3)     approach and take-off flight paths;

(4)     surface condition (blowing dust/snow/sand);

(5)     provision of control of third parties on the ground (if applicable);

(6)     lighting, if applicable;

(7)     procedure for activating the operating site in accordance with national regulations, if applicable;

(8)     other useful information, for example details of the appropriate ATS agency and frequency; and

(9)     site suitability with reference to available aircraft performance.

(b)     Where the operator specifically permits operation from sites that are not pre-surveyed, the pilot-in-command should make, from the air, a judgement on the suitability of a site. At least (a)(1) to (a)(6) inclusive and (a)(9) should be considered.

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