NCO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters

SI No. 1290/2024

Text in magenta in force from 30 October 2025

  1. For instrument flight rules (IFR) flights, the pilot-in-command shall select and use aerodrome operating minima for each departure, destination and alternate aerodrome. Such minima shall:

    1. not be lower than those established by the State in which the aerodrome is located, except when specifically approved by that State; and

    2. when undertaking low visibility operations, be approved by the CAA in accordance with Annex V (Part-SPA), Subpart E to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

  2. When selecting the aerodrome operating minima, the pilot-in-command shall take the following into account:

    1. the type, performance and handling characteristics of the aircraft;

    2. his/her competence and experience;

    3. the dimensions and characteristics of the runways and final approach and take-off areas (FATOs) that may be selected for use;

    4. the adequacy and performance of the available visual and non-visual ground aids;

    5. the equipment available on the aircraft for the purpose of navigation and/or control of the flight path, during the take-off, the approach, the flare, the landing, the rollout and the missed approach;

    6. the obstacles in the approach, the missed approach and the climb-out areas necessary for the execution of contingency procedures;

    7. the obstacle clearance altitude/height for the instrument approach procedures;

    8. the means to determine and report meteorological conditions; and

    9. the flight technique to be used during the final approach.

  3. The minima for a specific type of approach and landing procedure shall only be used if:

    1. the ground equipment required for the intended procedure is operative;

    2. the aircraft systems required for the type of approach are operative;

    3. the required aircraft performance criteria are met; and

    4. the pilot is qualified appropriately.

The text below will replace the text above on 30 October 2025:

  1. For IFR flights, the pilot-in-command must establish aerodrome operating minima for each planned departure aerodrome, destination aerodrome or alternate aerodrome in order to ensure separation of the aircraft from terrain and obstacles and to mitigate the risk of loss of visual references during the visual flight segment of instrument approach operations.

  2. When selecting the aerodrome operating minima, the pilot-in-command shall take the following into account:

    1. the type, performance and handling characteristics of the aircraft;

    2. his/her competence and experience;

    3. the dimensions and characteristics of the runways and final approach and take-off areas (FATOs) that may be selected for use;

    4. the adequacy and performance of the available visual and non-visual ground aids;

    5. the equipment available on the aircraft for the purpose of navigation and/or control of the flight path, during the take-off, the approach, the flare, the landing, the rollout and the missed approach;

    6. any conditions or limitations stated in the aircraft flight manual;

    7. the obstacles in the climb-out areas and clearance margins;

    8. the OCA or OCH in the IAP if established;

    9. the IAP, if established;

    10. the aerodrome characteristics and the type of air navigation service available;

    11. any minima promulgated by the State of the aerodrome, where available; and

    12. the conditions prescribed in any specific approvals for LVOs or operations with operational credits.

  3. The minima for a specific type of approach and landing procedure shall only be used if:

    1. the ground equipment required for the intended procedure is operative;

    2. the aircraft systems required for the type of approach are operative;

    3. the required aircraft performance criteria are met; and

    4. the pilot is qualified appropriately.