Frequently asked questions

With regard to the procedures for opening up a new aerodrome for restricted use to traffic, please refer to this section of the website:

Aerodromos for restricted use — AESA guide material

Here you can find all the guide material for authorisation.

In particular, please read the Authorisation Guide for aerodromes and helipads for restricted use that have not been transferred to the ACs.

• Authorisation guide for aerodromes and helipads for restricted use that have not been transferred to the ACs.

The process consists of 4 phases:

• Phase 1: Air Space Compatibility
• Phase 2: Environmental Processing.
• Phase 3: Authorisation of Establishment.
• Phase 4: Opening to Traffic.

For aerodromes and eventual heliports located in Autonomous Communities that have assumed competence in this area (Madrid, Catalonia, Valencia and Aragon) they must contact the competent body in their Community.

Aerodromes and eventual heliports located in autonomous communities that have not assumed competence in this area do not require processing.

However, it must always have the permission of the owner of the land or legitimate holder of it and not exceed 40 operations per year without exceeding 15 per month and comply with the other applicable legislation regarding the operation, as set out in:

possible aerodromes

Information on aerodromes and helipads for restricted use, as well as for ultra-light aircraft hubs with or without school, can be found at:

https://ais.enaire.es/AIP/AIPS/AMDT_330_2020_AIRAC_07_2020/AIP.html

“AERODROME AND HELIPORT INDEX” → AIP → AD → AD 1.3

“PLACE INDICATORS” (ICAO CODE) → AIP → GENE → GENE 2.4

“AIR SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES” AIP → ENR → ENR 5.5

Note: The eventual ones do not require authorisation from AESA and are not published in the AIP

For any queries related to “infrastructures” of restricted use, the aerodrome mailbox is enabled:

aerodromos.aesa@seguridadaerea.es

Ultra-light aircraft must operate outside controlled, restricted, prohibited airspace over activated hazardous areas, urban areas and agglomerations of persons (Art. 8 of the 1986 GM as amended by Royal Decree 1070/2015).

In order to suspend any of the prohibitions mentioned above, the “suspension of the operational limitation” must be requested. The requirements and the model of application are set out in:

Airspace — Monitoring of changes and modifications

This process is carried out by the “Air Space Service” of the Airport Safety and Air Navigation Directorate of AESA.

The aerodromes and helipads of restricted use do not have declared aeronautical servitude (except for the aerodrome of Ocaña, in Toledo, and that of Rozas in Lugo).

Where any installation may pose an obstacle to the operational safety of the aerodrome, which is not an obligation, it is recommended to contact the operator/responsible for coordination between the two and ensure that there is no safety risk.

This applies, in addition to aeronautical infrastructures, to any other element that may pose an obstacle such as wind turbines, installation of high voltage lines, solar panels... etc.

From the aeronautical point of view, such coordination would be sufficient without prejudice to any other authorisations to consult with the relevant administrations.

The change request must be made by the aerodrome manager or by someone on their behalf, duly authorised. This request must be accompanied by supporting documentation for the change and must be sent via the AESA Electronic Headquarters.

• Document setting out the change signed by both the former manager and the new manager.
• Documentation proving the physical or legal personality of the new manager.

This process is carried out by the Aerodrome and Heliport Supervision Service (DSACPU).

Once the submitted documentation has been analysed, if this is correct, a new Traffic Opening Authorisation will be resolved on behalf of the new manager.