ICAO Aerodrome Design and Operations
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Aerodrome Design and Operations

Language: English, French, Portuguese
Duration:
5 days
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About the course

The Aerodrome Design and Operations Course provides comprehensive aviation training for airport operators, civil aviation authorities, airport engineers, and aviation professionals. It is intended for those who want to implement the ICAO Annex 14, Volume I – Aerodromes Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). The course helps participants strengthen their understanding of ICAO requirements and apply international best practices in airport operations.

Participants develop the knowledge and practical skills to achieve ICAO Annex 14 compliance, improve aerodrome safety, and support the aerodrome certification process. Through instructor-led training, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, participants apply international standards to airport infrastructure, airside operations, emergency planning, visual aids, and safety management. Furthermore, they also gain practical solutions to today’s operational and regulatory challenges.

The course explores the practical application of ICAO Doc 9981 – Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Aerodromes (PANS-Aerodromes). Participants conduct safety assessments, evaluate operational risks, manage non-compliance, and make risk-based operational decisions that improve aerodrome safety and efficiency.

Whether you plan to achieve ICAO Aerodrome Certification, strengthen airport compliance, or improve operational performance, the Aerodrome Design and Operations Course gives you the expertise to meet international aviation standards with confidence. In addition, you will leave the course with practical knowledge that supports safer airport operations, stronger regulatory compliance, and continuous operational improvement.

Key Topics

  • Aerodrome Certification – Group Discussion
  • Standards & Recommended Practices – Annex 14, Vol. 1
  • Aerodrome design criteria
  • Aerodrome data
  • Aerodrome reference codes – aircraft type recognition
  • Physical characteristics
  • Declared distances
  • Runways, taxiways and their associated areas
  • Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS)
  • Visual Aids for navigation; aerodrome lighting, signs and markings
  • Electrical systems
  • Aerodrome operational services, equipment and installations
  • Aerodrome maintenance
  • Managing safety based on Doc 9981: PANS-Aerodromes using safety assessments
  • Case studies and group exercises

Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply the ICAO Annex 14, Volume 1 SARPs for lighting, signs and markings on an aerodrome;
  • Detail the aerodrome emergency planning process requirements;
  • Detail the services needed to operate the aerodrome such as rescue and fire fighting, wildlife strike hazard reduction, and ground handling;
  • Identify solutions to challenges presented regarding aerodrome design and operations, encountered in real life situations; and
  • Manage non-compliance through safety assessment with reference to Doc 9981: PANS-Aerodromes

Targe Audience

  • Airport Operations Management and Staff
  • Airport Safety Director and staff
  • Ground Movement Controller/Apron Controller
  • Airside Maintenance Manager
  • Director/Manager Service Providers
  • Airside Planner/ Engineer
  • Airport Authority Regulator

Certificate

Upon completion, participants receive
a certificate of achievement.

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