IRImplementing rule
ADR.OPS.B.031Communications
(a)Vehicles and the air traffic services unit shall communicate in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 14 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012.
(b)The aerodrome operator shall, in coordination with the air traffic services provider, establish communication procedures, including:
(1)the frequencies and the language or languages to be used for communication between the air traffic services unit and vehicles that intend to operate or are operating on the manoeuvring area;
(2)communication between the air traffic services unit and pedestrians that intend to operate or are operating on the manoeuvring area;
(3)dissemination of significant aerodrome-related information that may affect the safety of operations on the manoeuvring area, using radio communications;
(4)signals and other communication means, to be used, in all visibility conditions, in the case of radio communication failure between the air traffic services unit and vehicles or pedestrians on the manoeuvring area.
(c)If signals are used in accordance with point (b)(4), they shall have the following meaning:
| Light signal from aerodrome control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Green flashes | Permission to cross landing area or to move onto taxiway |
| Steady red | Stop |
| Red flashes | Move off the landing area or taxiway and watch out for aircraft |
| White flashes | Vacate manoeuvring area in accordance with local instructions |
(d)In emergency conditions or if the signals in point (c) are not observed, the signal given hereunder shall be used for runways or taxiways equipped with a lighting system and shall have the following meaning:
| Light signal from aerodrome control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Flashing runway or taxiway lights | Vacate the runway and observe the tower for light signal |
IR · ADR.OPS.B.031 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · Regulation (EU) 2024/405 · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026