ADR.OPS.B.050 Operations in adverse weather conditions

PROCEDURES The aerodrome operator should, together with the air traffic services and other relevant parties operating at the aerodrome, establish and implement procedures required to mitigate the risk of operation of the aerodrome under adverse weather conditions such as strong winds, heavy rain, and thunderstorms, including the suspension of operations on the runway(s) if deemed necessary.

RISK MITIGATION

(a)The operational procedures should cover the following key risk areas:

(1)ground collision between or with equipment, vehicles and aircraft,

(2)aircraft upset,

(3)taxiway/apron excursions,

(4)the environmental impact of the use of anti-icing chemicals,

(5)taxiway incursions,

(6)injury to persons,

(7)fire caused by thunderstorms.

(b)The procedures should cover at least the following situations, as applicable to the operational and geographical contexts:

(1)slippery apron,

(2)storms, lightning and heavy rain,

(3)high winds,

(4)low visibility,

(5)volcanic ash,

(6)intense heat,

(7)winter conditions, including freezing,

(8)working in confined spaces (e.g. the aircraft cargo compartment) in extreme temperatures,

(9)the operation of GSE in conditions of poor friction and in the presence of snow banks,

(10)additional guidance of vehicles around the aircraft and during push-back or towing in low-visibility conditions. [applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/009/R]