A Certified Aerodrome is defined as what?

• A. An airport with international flights only
• B. One that is subject to inspection and required to operate in accordance with a designated airport operations manual
• C. A military airbase
• D. An airport that is privately owned

Answer: (B)

A certified aerodrome is defined by being inspected and required to operate under an approved airport operations manual. This status means the airport has met regulatory safety standards and follows documented procedures for all airside and terminal operations, maintenance, safety management, and emergency response. The operations manual sets the official rules and processes that everyone must follow, ensuring consistent, safe operations.

This isn’t about international flights, military use, or private ownership. International service isn’t what makes an aerodrome certified, and a military base or a privately owned field can be certified if it meets the required standards and has an approved operations manual.