Safeguarding

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 applications 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 here.

Please note a minimum of 10 working days notice is required of any works taking place.

Cranes

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:

to be used within 6km of an aerodrome and its height exceeds 10m Above Ground Level (AGL) or that of surrounding structures or trees, if higher

to be operated at or above a height of 100m AGL regardless of location or height of surrounding structures.

For further information regarding guidance to crane users on the crane notification process please see here.

Crane & Tall Equipment Guide

All applications must be submitted a minimum of 10 working days prior to planned lift.

Initial assessment and permit issue – £475?

Reassessment & reissue – £250?

Allow 28 days for cranes above 45 metres.

Complete the application below, detailing the following information:

Type of equipment
Location in Latitudes and Longitudes in WGS84 format as well as Easting and Northing in OSGB36 format must be included. These can be found using https://www.gridreferencefinder.com.
Maximum operating height (including the ‘at rest’= jib height for a luffing crane) above ground level (AGL)
The height above sea level at the precise location
Jib length (where appropriate)
Dates, days, and times of operation
Applicants, company and contact details
On site operator name and contract telephone number (for emergencies)
Invoicing information for the permit administration and assessment charges

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.

Please note a minimum of 10 working days notice is required of any works taking place.

Submit your application here

What Happens Next?

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:

Obstacle lighting
Restrictions to the operating times
Restrictions to the operating days
Restrictions dependant on the runway in use
Restrictions to operating height
Restrictions during poor visibility (eg. fog or low cloud)

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.

Cranes

Crane & Tall Equipment Guide

What Happens Next?

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