Division (b) The aerodrome operator shall originate a NOTAM when it is necessary to provide the following information:F1
(1) establishment of, closure of, or significant changes in the operation of aerodromes or heliports or runways;
(2) establishment of, withdrawal of, or significant changes in the operation of the aerodrome services;
(3) establishment of, withdrawal of, or significant changes in the operational capability of radio navigation and air-ground communication services for which the aerodrome operator is responsible;
(4) unavailability of backup and secondary systems, having a direct operational impact;
(5) establishment of, withdrawal of, or significant changes to visual aids;
(6) interruption of, or return to operation of, major components of aerodrome lighting systems;
(7) establishment of, withdrawal of, or significant changes to procedures for air navigation services for which the aerodrome operator is responsible;
(8) occurrence or correction of major defects or impediments in the manoeuvring area;
(9) changes to, and limitations on, the availability of fuel, oil and oxygen;
(10) establishment of, withdrawal of, or return to, operation of hazard beacons marking obstacles to air navigation;
(11) planned laser emissions, laser displays and search lights in the aerodrome surroundings, if pilots’ night vision is likely to be impaired;
(12) erecting or removal of, or changes to, obstacles to air navigation in the take-off, climb, missed approach, approach areas, as well as on the runway strip;
(13) changes in aerodrome or heliport rescue and firefighting category;
(14) presence of, removal of, or significant changes in, hazardous conditions due to snow, slush, ice, radioactive material, toxic chemicals, volcanic ash deposition or water on the movement area;
(15) presence of a runway or portion of a runway which is slippery wet;
(16) presence of a runway which is not available due to runway marking works; or information about the time lag required for making the runway available, if the equipment used for such works can be removed, when necessary;
(17) presence of hazards that affect air navigation, including presence of wildlife, obstacles, displays and major events.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Annex 4 points ADR.OPS.A.057-ADR.OPS.A.065 inserted (20.11.2021) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1203), regs. 1(2), 15(4)