Aerodromes & Ground Aids

The Aerodromes Unit

The Aerodromes Unit within the Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for the conduct of audits and inspections and to provide continued surveillance at the aerodrome in Barbados, this is to ensure that the operator is in compliance with the national and international standards.

Functions of the Aerodromes and Ground Aids Unit:

• Verify the aerodrome data in the aerodrome manual and aeronautical information publications;
• Conduct on-site verification and audits of aerodrome operating procedures;
• Conduct on-site checking and testing of aerodrome facilities and equipment;
• Conduct flying assessments and aeronautical studies at aerodromes in coordination with other inspectors;
• develop aerodrome oversight;
• assess the aerodrome emergency plans and associated testing;
• conduct on site checking and testing of rescue and fire-fighting services; and
• certification of aerodromes and heliports.