Aerodrome categories under CASR Part 139
| Certified Aerodromes | Registered Aerodromes | Other Aerodromes - more than 9 but not more than 30 passengers | Other Aerodromes - operations under proposed CASR 135 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum level of service provided | RPT or frequent charter with more than 30 passengers | Same physical standards as certified aerodrome | Not certified or registered but served by RPT or by charter operations at least once per week. | |
| Who is responsible for certification/registration? | CASA | Approved Person | AOC Holder Responsibility | AOC Holder Responsibility |
| Where are the standards defined? | MOS | MOS | MOS | MOS Chap 13 |
| Is an aerodrome manual required? | Yes | No | No | No |
| Is a Safety Management System required? | Yes | No | No | No |
| Is an Aerodrome Technical Inspection required? | Yes | No | No | No |
| Is an Aerodrome Safety Inspection required? | No | Yes (if RPT or charter operations with more than 9 passenger seats.) | Yes | No |
| Is a Trained Reporting Officer required? | Yes | Yes | Yes | AOC Holder Responsibility |
| Are aerodrome details published in ERSA/NOTAM? | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Is the aerodrome operator required to monitor obstacles? | Yes | Yes | AOC Holder Responsibility | AOC Holder Responsibility |
| Can non-precision instrument approach procedures be made available? | Yes | Yes | No | No |