​​​Pre-req​​​​​​​uisites

It is the responsibility of the Department of Civil Aviation to ensure that the holders of an aerodrome certificate are competent and suitable persons to exercise the privileges of that certificate. Department of Civil Aviation uses the Brunei Aviation Requirements, BAR 14 Volume I – Aerodromes and BAR 14 Volume II – Heliports i​​n support of the granting of an aerodrome certificate.​

Department of Civil Aviation ​(Brunei DCA) must be satisfied that the applicant for, or holder of an aerodrome certificate has control over or access to the operational areas of the aerodrome in order for him to meet his obligations under the requirements of BAR 14 Volume I – Aerodromes.  ​​

Some aerodromes must be certificated

It is a requirement for an aerodrome to be certificated if it is used for international operations.​

Full details of the circumstances under which aerodromes must be certificated can be found in Brunei Aviation Requirements, BAR 14 Volume I – Aerodromes, Chapter 2 Aerodrome Certification.

How do I apply?

Applications for aerodrome certificates are made to the Director of Civil Aviation, Department of Civil Aviation. The initial application for an aerodrome certificate must be made on the appropriate form.

To apply for an Aerodrome Certificate, please use ADR 019 Form Application for an Aerodrome Certificate.  Please download the document, print, complete the appropriate application form, then sign and send with the required supporting documentation as instructed to:

What do I need to include with my application?

1. An Aerodrome manual, in accordance with the requirements of the Brunei Aviation Requirements, BAR 14 Volume 1 – Aerodromes.

   
   

2. A Safety Management System manual, in accordance with the requirements of the Brunei Aviation Requirements, BAR 14 Volume 1 – Aerodromes and BAR 19.
   

   
   
3. ADR 019 Form Application for an Aerodrome Certificate, ADR 013 – Aerodrome Manual Checklist and ADR 009 – SMS Evaluation tool ​
   
   

(click on links to download the documents)​

Need more information and guidance on applying for an aerodrome certificate?

If you wish to make a formal application for an Aerodrome Certificate but are in need of further guidance, the information on this page may be of assistance to you.