Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p208
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 208/225)
Character Range: 855829–859026

(h) unscheduled landings by aircraft.

       (4) General aerodrome weather reports provided by a UNICOM operator must be limited to simple, factual statements about the weather, unless the operator is authorised by CASA to make meteorological observations.

CHAPTER 23 LOW-VISIBILITY OPERATIONS

23.01 Introduction

       (1) For the safety of aircraft operations in conditions of reduced visibility or low cloud, the operator of a controlled aerodrome must establish low-visibility procedures (LVP) in accordance with this Chapter.

Note   Aircraft operations at aerodromes during reduced visibility or low cloud conditions present additional hazards to the aircraft and other aerodrome users. As visibility reduces, the ability of air traffic service staff, pilots, vehicle drivers and other personnel to identify hazards and take remedial action in a timely manner becomes limited. In conditions of low cloud, the time available for the pilot of an approaching aircraft to assess the aerodrome environment visually is reduced.

       (2) For the safety of low-visibility aircraft departures during conditions of reduced visibility or low cloud, the operator of a non-controlled aerodrome may establish LVP in accordance with this Chapter.

23.02 Development of low-visibility procedures (LVP)

        LVP must:

(a) be the subject of proper consultation with any party likely to be affected by them, including aircraft operators, ATC and aerodrome service providers; and

(b) take into account local conditions; and

(c) as a minimum, include procedures for the following:

 (i) identifying the specific circumstances in which LVP measures are to be initiated, fully implemented and terminated;

 (ii) supporting the nominated rate of aerodrome movements;

 (iii) training and authorisation for airside drivers and other personnel to operate airside during the operation of LVP;

 (iv) control of airside operations including vehicles, drivers and other personnel;

 (v) withdrawal of non-essential vehicles and personnel;

 (vi) suspension of routine maintenance on visual and non-visual aids;

 (vii) securing airside access and preventing inappropriate or inadvertent entry;

 (viii) alerting scheduled air transport operators, emergency services aircraft and other affected organisations to LVP;

 (ix) coordination of LVP activities with ATC;

 (x) physical checking of lighting installations and warning devices;

 (xi) protection of the relevant critical and sensitive areas for ILS and other precision approach aids;

 (xii) emergencies;

 (xiii) establishing and promulgating a single point from which definitive information about the current status of LVP can be confirmed.

23.03 Implementation of low-visibility procedures

       (1) When meteorological conditions are such that all or part of the manoeuvring area cannot be visually monitored from the ATC tower, the aerodrome operator must coordinate with ATC to initiate the aerodrome's LVP.

       (2) At a controlled aerodrome, the aerodrome operator must cooperate with ATC to ensure that LVP are fully implemented before:

(a) for approach operations — the earlier of the following:

 (i) the reported cloud ceiling