Airport and aerodrome

Last updated 12 May 2026

Regulatory Requirement

Document	Current version	Date
Manual of Standards - Aerodrome Rescue & Fire Fighting Training (opens in new tab)	0	28 Mar 2025
Aviation Specifications 5 - Aerodromes (opens in new tab)	3	27 Nov 2025
Aviation Specifications 6 - Heliports (opens in new tab)	1	27 Nov 2025

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Advisory Circular

Subject	Notice no.	Date
Guidance on the Application for, Renewal and Variation of an Aerodrome Certificate or Heliport Certificate (opens in new tab)	AC 139-1-1 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Guidance on Aerodrome Manual or Heliport Manual (opens in new tab)	AC 139-2-1 (Rev 1)	23 Jan 2026
Guidance on AIS Notification and Documentation requirements (opens in new tab)	AC 139-3-1 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Guidance on Reporting and Investigation requirements (opens in new tab)	AC 139-3-2 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Application for Deviation from Aviation Specifications (opens in new tab)	AC 139-4-1 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Recommended Practices for Aerodromes (opens in new tab)	AC 139-4-2 (Rev 2)	27 Nov 2025
Guidance on Changes to Aerodrome Operations (opens in new tab)	AC 139-4-3 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Use of Pavement under Overload Operations (opens in new tab)	AC 139-4-4 (Rev 1)	28 Nov 2024
Guidance on Development Works and Modification at the Aerodrome (opens in new tab)	AC 139-4-5 (Rev 1)	23 Jan 2026
Recommended Practices for Heliports (opens in new tab)	AC 139-4-6 (Rev 1)	27 Nov 2025
Safety Performance Indicators and Target Monitoring (opens in new tab)	AC 139-5-1 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Conduct of an Aeronautical Study (opens in new tab)	AC 139-5-2 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Guidance on Wildlife Hazard Management at the aerodrome (opens in new tab)	AC 139-5-3 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Guidance on Handling of Obstructions (opens in new tab)	AC 139-5-4 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Guidance on Training and Competency Requirements of Operational and Maintenance Personnel (opens in new tab)	AC 139-6-1 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Guidance on Framework for Safety of Ground Handling activities at the aerodrome (opens in new tab)	AC 139-7-1 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Guidance on Movement in Airside (opens in new tab)	AC 139-7-2 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Guidance on Emergency Planning (opens in new tab)	AC 139-7-3 (Rev 1)	5 Aug 2025
Guidance on Human Factors for ARFFS (opens in new tab)	AC 139-7-4 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Protection against Chemical Agents during ARFF (opens in new tab)	AC 139-7-5 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Guidance on Disabled Aircraft Removal Plan (opens in new tab)	AC 139-7-6 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023
Guidance on Use of Autonomous Vehicles at the Airside (opens in new tab)	AC 139-7-7 (Rev 1)	31 Jul 2025
Guidance on Runway Safety Team (opens in new tab)	AC 139-8-1 (Rev 0)	1 Mar 2023

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Notice - Airport Development and Planning

Notice of Issuance of Code of Practice for Underground Installations Management (opens in new tab)

Notice - Terminal Safety

Document	Revision	Date
Notice of The Issuance of The Code of Practice for Terminal Safety (opens in new tab)	-	22 Apr 2020
Advisory Guideline of The Code of Practice for Terminal Safety (opens in new tab)	-	22 Apr 2020
Notice of Amendment to the Code of Practice for Terminal Safety (opens in new tab)	-	1 Apr 2023
Notice of Revocation of the Code of Practice for Terminal Safety (opens in new tab)	-	1 Sep 2025