Airside Operations & Infrastructure Advisory

We provide expert advice across all facets of airside operations and infrastructure planning. We support the design, optimisation, and governance of safe, efficient runway, apron and taxiway environments. Our consultants work hand-in-hand with airports and planners to ensure practical, compliant solutions tailored to real-world operational demands.

Our Capabilities Include:

  • Development of airside operational procedures, towing policies, and stand plans

  • Apron control design, sectorisation, and controller staffing models

  • Aircraft movement efficiency strategies including push-and-hold, LVO routing, and tactical stand allocation

  • Technical advisory on stand compatibility, GSE road layouts, and AGL system integration

  • Review and development of SOPs covering airside inspections, disabled aircraft procedures, marshalling, and vehicle operations

  • Operational input to design teams during apron and taxiway layout planning

Recent Projects:

  • Airside operations strategy, towing policy development, ARFFS planning
  • Operational integration of airside layout, lighting, and grading compliance
  • Airside SOP redevelopment and airside  risk assessments (multi-year)
  • Stand and taxiway compatibility reviews for new aircraft types and apron expansions
  • ILS/PAPI harmonsation assessment
  • Building induced wind shear studies
  • Runway realignment concept development

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Our Services

Our Standards

CONSULT AERO  services comply with the following international standards:

Aerodrome Operations & Infrastructure

  • ICAO Annex 14 – Aerodromes
  • ICAO Doc 9981 – Procedures for Air Navigation Services: Aerodromes
  • ICAO Doc 9137 – Airport Services Manuals (All Parts)
  • GCAA CAR Part IX – Aerodromes
  • GCAA CAAP 08 – Aerodrome Licensing Guidelines
  • GCAA CAAP 59 – Aerodrome Safeguarding
  • National Airports Safeguarding Framework (Australia) – Guideline B
  • EASA CS-ADR-DSN – Aerodrome Certification Specifications

Safety Management & Risk

  • ICAO Annex 19 – Safety Management
  • ICAO Doc 9859 – Safety Management Manual
  • GCAA CAAP 21 – SMS Implementation Requirements
  • GCAA CAAP 34 – Wildlife Hazard Management

Training & Competency

  • ICAO Annex 1 – Personnel Licensing
  • ICAO Doc 9868 – PANS-Training (Procedures for Training)
  • ICAO CBTA Manual (Competency-Based Training and Assessment Guidance)
  • ICAO Doc 9995 – Manual of Evidence-Based Training (EBT)
  • IATA CBTA Guidance for Ground Operations
  • GCAA CAAP 44 – Competency-Based Training for Aerodrome Personnel

Air Traffic Management

  • ICAO Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services
  • ICAO Doc 4444 – PANS-ATM
  • ICAO Doc 9426 – ATS Planning Manual
  • GCAA CAR Part VIII – Air Navigation Services

Emergency Planning & Response

  • ICAO Doc 9137 Part 7 – Airport Emergency Planning
  • ICAO Doc 9859 – Emergency Response Planning under SMS
  • GCAA Guidelines on Emergency Preparedness (Aerodrome Requirements)

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