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ADR.OPS.D.005 Apron boundaries

ANNEX IV — Operations Requirements (Part-ADR.OPS) · Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

IRImplementing rule

ADR.OPS.D.005Apron boundaries

(a)The aerodrome operator, in cooperation with the air traffic service provider, shall define and provide the apron boundaries to the aeronautical information service provider for publication in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP).

(b)When defining the apron boundaries, at least the following shall be taken into consideration:

(1)aerodrome layout;

(2)runway and taxiway configuration and method of operation;

(3)traffic density;

(4)weather conditions;

(5)operational procedures.

IR · ADR.OPS.D.005 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1234 · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

AMCAcceptable means of compliance

AMC1 ADR.OPS.D.005Apron boundaries

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PUBLICATION OF THE APRON BOUNDARIES A graphical illustration of the apron boundaries should be shown in the Aerodrome Chart — ICAO.

AMC · AMC1 ADR.OPS.D.005 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2020/021/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

All rules in SUBPART D — APRON MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 13 Mar 2026, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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