Explanatory Statement – Controlled Aerodromes
Purpose: Air Services Regulations state that a licensed air traffic controller may give air traffic instructions and air traffic clearances to an aircraft at a controlled aerodrome. The purpose of this instrument is to determine and promulgate those controlled aerodromes throughout the Australian flight information regions.
Operation: The attachment to this instrument is list of aerodromes that are considered as controlled aerodromes for the purpose of licensed air traffic controllers issuing enforceable directions or instructions.
Impact: The impact on the determination of controlled aerodromes is expected to be nil.
The Office of Regulation Review determined this instrument appeared unlikely to have direct or significant indirect impact on businesses and therefore confirmed a Regulation Impact Statement would not be required.