Airport Safeguarding ensures the safe movement of any aircraft within the vicinity of the aerodrome.
It is a legal requirement under ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) and the UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority).
The process ensures all developments within 13km of an airport (30km for wind turbines) that could have an impact on the continuity of safe operations are in accordance with current aeronautical legislation.
Teesside International Airport works closely with local planning authorities and developers to ensure this is achieved.
It is vital, therefore, that all planning within 13km of the airport are processed through the local council planning department who, in turn, will notify Teesside International Airport.
The airport will carry out necessary assessments as required, and make the appropriate changes as required.
For further information regarding Aerodrome Safeguarding, visit www.caa.co.uk/combined-aerodrome-safeguarding-team-cast/what-is-safeguarding/
Cranes and other construction equipment can affect the safe operation of the airport.
Operators of cranes, or any tall construction equipment, are required to apply for a permit from the aerodrome if the equipment is:
or
For further information regarding Crane Permits please refer to CAP 1096: Guidance to crane users on the crane notification process and obstacle lighting and marking
All applications must be submitted a minimum of 10 working days prior to planned lift.
Allow 28 days for cranes above 45 metres.
Complete the application below, detailing the following information:
The Airport Safeguarding Team will carry out an initial assessment to determine whether the permit can be issued as requested. If restrictions are required to heights or operating days/hours, then additional assessments may be required.
If additional assessments are required, this may take several weeks and at the developer’s cost.
Once the application has been processed, it will be determined whether the operation can proceed and if any restrictions need to be applied.
These are likely to be but are not restricted to:
Once these restrictions have been agreed then a Crane and Tall Equipment Permit will be issued. The permit will be retained by the airport and copy sent to the operator.
The operator should have the permit available on-site with the crane for the duration of its operation. The permit is to be produced when requested by a member of Teesside International Airport operations team, a CAA official or a police officer.