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Halifax Stanfield International Airport

(HSIA) Traffic Directives

HSIA TRAFFIC DIRECTIVES

THIS VERSION: November 2016

APPLICANTS FOR AIRSIDE VEHICLE OPERATOR’S PERMITS: INFORMATION

These directives provide the approved protocols for the operation of vehicles and conduct of persons on

the airfield at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA). They also serve as the foundation for obtaining

the basic knowledge required for training and examination to obtain an airside vehicle operator permit

(AVOP), rather than as a self-study guide. Persons requiring an AVOP, must receive supplementary training

and interpretation of these directives from their employer or, where an agreement has been put in place,

a third party trainer of the Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA).

When an airport employee requires an AVOP, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that their

employee receives the requisite practical training and airport orientation as this is an essential component

for obtaining an AVOP.

Applicants may drive airside for training, provided that - at all times – they are under the direct control of

a valid and qualified AVOP holder.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR AIRPORT EMPLOYERS & EMPLOYEES

The Halifax Stanfield International Airport Traffic Directives (HSIATDs) contain protocols that are also

applicable to pedestrian traffic. It is the responsibility of employers to ensure that their employees and

contracted personnel are made aware of such protocols e.g. smoking airside.

These directives are a living document and will be updated, amended or otherwise changed as

appropriate. The most recent version will always be the valid reference document.

Under the direction of the HIAA Manager, Security – this document will be maintained by the AVOP

Administrator.



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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Definitions and Abbreviations .................................................................................................... 6

1.01 Definitions ............................................................................................................................... 6

1.02 Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 8

2. Background .................................................................................................................................... 9

2.01 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 9

2.02 Airport Traffic Directives ......................................................................................................... 9

3. AVOP Application and Renewal Requests ............................................................................. 10

3.01 Pre-requisites ........................................................................................................................ 11

3.02 Application ............................................................................................................................ 11

3.03 Cancellation........................................................................................................................... 11

3.04 AVOP office hours ................................................................................................................. 11

3.05 ROC-A examinations ............................................................................................................. 11

3.06 Examinations ......................................................................................................................... 11

3.07 Justification ........................................................................................................................... 11

3.08 Requalification ...................................................................................................................... 12

3.09 Change of status.................................................................................................................... 12

3.10 Training/Testing no-show fees .............................................................................................. 12

4. Employer’s Responsibilities ...................................................................................................... 12

4.01 Responsibilities ..................................................................................................................... 12

4.02 Training and testing by the employer…………………………………………………………………………………13

5. AVOP Holder’s Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 13

5.01 Airside operations ................................................................................................................. 13

5.02 Restricted license .................................................................................................................. 13

5.03 Vehicle checks ....................................................................................................................... 14

5.04 RAICs ..................................................................................................................................... 14

6. Radio Operator’s Certificate (Aeronautical) .......................................................................... 14

6.01 Application ............................................................................................................................ 14

7. Reporting Airside Incidents ....................................................................................................... 14

7.01 Reporting ............................................................................................................................... 14

7.02 Fuel spills ............................................................................................................................... 15



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8. Radio Frequencies and Hours of Use ...................................................................................... 15

8.01 Ground control ...................................................................................................................... 15

9. Reporting Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Hazards ................................................................... 15

9.01 Foreign Object Debris (FOD) ................................................................................................. 15

9.02 Manoeuvring areas ............................................................................................................... 15

9.03 Removal/Reporting FOD hazards .......................................................................................... 16

10. Required Safety Equipment for Vehicles ................................................................................ 16

10.01 Warning beacon .................................................................................................................. 16

10.02 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 16

10.03 Safety markings and equipment requirements for apron areas ........................................ 16

10.04 Exceptions ........................................................................................................................... 16

11. General Orientation ................................................................................................................... 17

11.01 Runways .............................................................................................................................. 17

11.02 Taxiways .............................................................................................................................. 18

11.03 Controlled taxiways............................................................................................................. 18

11.04 Uncontrolled taxiways ........................................................................................................ 18

11.05 Navigation aids installations ............................................................................................... 19

11.06 Access roads and taxiways to the runways ......................................................................... 20

11.07 Other airside roads ............................................................................................................. 21

12. Reduced/Low Visibility Operations Plan ................................................................................ 21

12.01 Background ......................................................................................................................... 21

12.02 Limitations and restrictions (vehicle operations – movement and manoeuvring area) .... 22

12.03 Use and operations of visual aids ....................................................................................... 23

13. Airport Pavement Markings ..................................................................................................... 23

13.01 Runway pavement markings ............................................................................................... 23

13.02 Threshold markings ............................................................................................................. 25

13.03 Displaced threshold ............................................................................................................ 25

13.04 Pavement markings other than runway markings .............................................................. 25

14. Lighting Systems on Movement Areas.................................................................................... 30

14.01 Coloured lights .................................................................................................................... 30

14.02 Taxiway lights ...................................................................................................................... 30

14.03 Edge lighting on airside movement areas ........................................................................... 32



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15. Signs on Movement Areas ........................................................................................................ 33

15.01 Airside service roads ........................................................................................................... 33

15.02 Aircraft movement area signs ............................................................................................. 33

15.03 Mandatory instruction signs ............................................................................................... 34

15.04 Directional, information and designator signs .................................................................... 35

15.05 Designator signs .................................................................................................................. 35

15.06 ATC clearance sign .............................................................................................................. 36

15.07 Monitor 121.9 signs ............................................................................................................ 37

16. Maneuvering Areas .................................................................................................................... 37

16.01 D-AVOP required ................................................................................................................. 37

16.02 Ground control .................................................................................................................... 37

16.03 Maneuvering area ............................................................................................................... 38

16.04 Hold short............................................................................................................................ 38

16.05 Leaving the runway ............................................................................................................. 38

16.06 Equipment breakdown and radio failure ............................................................................ 39

16.07 Vehicle call sign ................................................................................................................... 39

17. Vehicle Operating Procedures .................................................................................................. 40

17.01 Safety .................................................................................................................................. 40

17.02 Aircraft towing .................................................................................................................... 41

17.03 Foreign object debris .......................................................................................................... 41

17.04 Right-of-way ........................................................................................................................ 42

17.05 Smoking ............................................................................................................................... 42

17.06 North and south gates ........................................................................................................ 42

17.07 Equipment ........................................................................................................................... 43

17.08 Aircraft fuelling ................................................................................................................... 43

17.09 Operation on vehicle corridors and service roads .............................................................. 43

17.10 Carts, bins and dollies ......................................................................................................... 44

17.11 Equipment storage on the apron ........................................................................................ 45

17.12 Staging equipment adjacent to a gate/stand ..................................................................... 45

17.13 Accidents, spills and incidents ............................................................................................ 46

17.14 Vehicles operating in the manoeuvring areas .................................................................... 46

17.15 Pedestrians on airside ......................................................................................................... 47

17.06 Escorting vehicles ................................................................................................................ 47



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18. The Critical Area…………………………………….……………………………………………………………………. 48

18.01 Purpose of the Critical Area.……..……………………………………………………………………..…….……… 48

18.02 Hours of operation………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48

18.03 Failure to comply with regulations and directives.……………………………………………..…….…… 48

18.04 Entering the Critical Area…………………………………………………………………………………………..….. 50

18.05 Access rights………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50

18.06 Pedestrians…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 50

18.07 Exemptions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 50

18.08 Requirements for entering the Critical Area from NPSV North………………………………………. 51

18.09 The Jazz Apron Road……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53

18.10 Requirements for entering the Critical Area from NPSV South………………………………..…….. 57

18.11 Vehicles unable to comply with screening requirements at NPSV South……………………..… 62

18.12 Additional Critical Area security enhancements…………………………………………………………….. 62

18.13 HIAA Airfield Maintenance and HSIA Emergency Response………………………………………..…. 62

19. Penalty System ............................................................................................................................ 64

19.01 Airport Patrol ...................................................................................................................... 64

19.02 Violations ............................................................................................................................ 65

19.03 Demerit points .................................................................................................................... 65

19.04 Demerit point record .......................................................................................................... 67

19.05 AVOP suspensions ............................................................................................................... 67

19.06 RAIC suspension…............................................................................................................... 68

19.07 Notification ......................................................................................................................... 68

19.08 Appeal ................................................................................................................................. 68

19.09 Towing ................................................................................................................................. 68

ANNEXES

1. Apron Drawing – Aircraft Gate Plan & Apron Paint Markings

2. Aerodrome Site Plan Drawing – Complete Airfield

3. Aerodrome Partial Site Plan – Hangar Line

4. Radio Procedures (for D-AVOP holders only)

5. AVOP Practical Test

6. DA-AVOP Terms and Conditions of Issue

7. D-AVOP Terms and Conditions of Issue

8. Escorting Vehicles Airside: Checklist



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1. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

1.01 Definitions

Aerodrome – any area of land, water (including the frozen surface thereof), or other supporting surface used

or designated, prepared, equipped, or set apart for use either in whole or in part for the arrival and departure,

movement, or servicing of aircraft, and including any buildings, installations, and equipment in connection

therewith.

Aircraft stand – a designated area on an apron intended to be used for parking an aircraft.

Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

Airport operator – Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA).

Airport patrol – for the purpose of these directives, airport patrol includes, but is not limited to, the Airport

Duty Manager, HIAA Security, on-site police and the AVOP Coordinator.

Airside – the movement area of an aerodrome, adjacent terrain and buildings or portions thereof, access to

which is controlled.

Airside vehicle operator’s permit (AVOP) – a document issued by HIAA certifying that the person named

therein is authorized to operate vehicles airside.

Apron – that part of an Aerodrome, other than the maneuvering area, intended to accommodate the loading

and unloading of passengers and cargo, the refueling, servicing, maintenance, and parking of aircraft, and

any movement of aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians to allow execution of those functions.

Apron taxiway – a portion of a taxiway system located on an apron and intended to provide a through taxi

route across the apron.

Apron traffic – all aircraft, vehicles, equipment and pedestrians using the apron of an airport.

Crosswalk – any portion of a road, an apron or any other area designated by a sign or surface marking as a

pedestrian crossing.

Equipment – any motor vehicle or mobile device, either self-propelled or towed or of a specialized nature,

used for runway and airfield maintenance or in the maintenance, repair and servicing of aircraft including

test equipment and cargo and passenger handling equipment.



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Flight Service Station (FSS) – a NavCanada operated facility that provides aeronautical information and

related aviation support services to aircraft including airport and vehicle advisory services for designated

uncontrolled airports.

Glide path – that part of an instrument landing system (ILS) that helps the pilot approach the runway on the

correct descent angle to the designated touchdown zone.

Ground control – the Nav Canada operating position in the control tower that provides clearances and

instructions for the movement of airport traffic.

Holding bay – a defined area where aircraft can be held, or bypassed, to facilitate efficient surface movement

of aircraft.

Hold-short – instructions to stop at least 60 m (200 ft.) from the edge of a runway while awaiting permission

to cross or proceed onto a runway.

Intersection – the point at which a road, runway or taxiway meets or crosses another road, runway or

taxiway.

Landing area – that part of a movement area intended for the landing or take-off of aircraft.

Landside – that area of an airport not intended to be used for activities related to aircraft operations and to

which the public normally has unrestricted access (also known as groundside).

Light signal from airport control tower – coloured lights used by the tower to control airport traffic when

there is no radio communication.

Localizer – the part of an instrument landing system (ILS) that transmits signals to help the pilot remain

aligned with the runway during approach.

Maneuvering area – that part of an aerodrome intended to be used for the take-off, landing, and taxiing of

aircraft, excluding aprons.

Movement area – that part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing, and taxiing of aircraft. The

movement area consists of the maneuvering area and aprons.

Off the runway – indicates a vehicle is at least 60 m (200 ft.) to the side of the nearest edge of the runway in

use, wherever practical.

Operational stand – an area on an apron around parked aircraft for the purpose of loading and unloading

passengers, and the provision of ground services. See also aircraft stand.



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Restricted area – an area of an airport designated by a sign as an area to which access by persons or vehicles

requires the production of valid identification.

Road-holding position – a designated position at which vehicles may be required to hold.

Runway – a defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

Runway guard lights – a light system intended to caution pilots and vehicle drivers that they are about to

enter an active runway.

Staging area – areas adjacent to a gate/stand, used only for the staging of equipment to facilitate aircraft

operation.

Taxi lane – see aircraft stand taxi lane.

Taxi-holding position – a designated position at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles may be required to hold

in order to provide adequate clearances from a runway.

Taxiway – a defined path on a land aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft and to provide a link

between one part of the aerodrome and another, including an apron taxiway.

Threshold – the beginning of that portion of the runway usable for landing.

Radio operator’s certificate (aeronautical) (ROC-A) – a document issued by Industry Canada certifying that

the holder may operate aeronautical/land radio stations.

Vehicle – any automobile, truck, bus or device in which any person or property can be transported, carried,

or conveyed on land, but does not include an aircraft.

Vehicle corridor – a road delineated by white surface markings on an apron with or without a centerline.

Vehicle operator – the person responsible for the operation and safety of the vehicle and equipment usually

referred to as the driver.

Warning devices – equipment, either a siren or flashing red, white and/or blue lights, used to signal an

imminent or occurring event or situation.

1.02 Abbreviations

Some of the most commonly used abbreviations at the airport include:

ATC Air Traffic Control

CAT II Category II



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FOD Foreign Object Debris/Damage

GPS Global Positioning System

GS Glide slope

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

ILS Instrument landing system

MF Mandatory frequency

ODALS Omni-directional approach lighting system

PAPI Precision approach path indicator

RVR Runway visual range

TC Transport Canada

2. BACKGROUND

2.01 Introduction

The airside of an airport is a specialized working environment governed by specialized rules and designed to

prevent accidents and minimize personal injuries and damage to equipment, property and the environment.

HIAA issues the Halifax Stanfield International Airport Traffic Directives (HSIATDs) as a reference source to

combine the applicable regulations, rules, policies, and procedures related to safe vehicle operation and

pedestrian activity which is most important in the airside-working environment.

The legislations listed below form the basis for these directives:

Aeronautics Act;

Radio Act;

Air Regulations;

Airport Traffic Regulations;

Restricted Radio Regulations; and

Department of Transportation Act.

2.02 Airport traffic directives

a. There are considerable differences in operating conditions at every airport because of the size and

complexity of operation, climatic conditions, geographical location and other factors. These directives

will define operating conditions at Halifax Stanfield International Airport.



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b. Operators of vehicles and other motorized equipment on airside must - at all times - hold both a valid

Halifax Stanfield International Airport AVOP and a valid provincial driver’s license. Failure to produce an

AVOP when requested by airport patrol will result in the operator having to immediately stop operating

the vehicle or motorized equipment in question.

Note: In relation to the production of a valid provincial driver’s license (or equivalent), If the

operator of the vehicle or motorized equipment is unable to produce their license immediately,

then they must do so as soon as reasonably possible, or in any case, within 24-hours of the

original request being made.

c. There are two types of AVOPs issued by HIAA, namely DA permits and D permits. A DA permit allows the

vehicle driver to operate anywhere on airport property except manoeuvring areas. A “D” permit allows

the vehicle driver to operate anywhere on airport property including manoeuvring areas.

d. AVOP training and testing is mandatory for all employees with justification for operating a vehicle or

other motorized equipment airside in the performance of their duties. Requalification testing is

mandatory every five years, or on the AVOP’s expiry date. Training and testing is also mandatory for

AVOP holders from other airports.

e. Airport patrol enforces these directives; however, all airside personnel are responsible for reporting

incidents/accident to the Airport Duty Manager. Failure to comply with these directives or direction given

by airport patrol will result in penalties being levied in accordance with Section 20 of these directives.

An AVOP committee, chaired by HIAA’s Manager, Security must:

Meet on an annual basis and review these directives as required; and

Monitor the AVOP program and make recommendations to HIAA as required.

3. AVOP APPLICATION AND RENEWAL REQUESTS

3.01 Prerequisites

Applicants must possess a valid Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC), or photo version Escort Required

Pass, and a valid provincial driver’s license (or equivalent). Applicants for a D permit must have a valid DA

permit and valid radio operator’s certificate (aeronautical) (ROC-A). To access the self-study guide for the

ROC-A, see the following link http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01397.html.

NOTE: A photo version Escort Required Pass is only approved by the HIAA Manager, Security - through the

HSIA Pass Control Office - when an airport employee has successfully submitted the requisite applications

for a transportation security clearance and a RAIC. All the regulatory requirements for an Escort Required

Pass holder and the RAIC holder escorting them remain applicable.



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3.02 Application

AVOP applicants/renewals must apply in person at the AVOP office located at Room B063B in the Centre

Tunnel of the Air Terminal Building (on the opposite side to the Security Office). Applicants must be in

possession of a fully completed AVOP application or renewal form and a valid provincial driver’s license (or

equivalent). Applicants may also make appointments for written and practical examinations as well as re-

qualifying examinations at that time.

3.03 Cancellation

HIAA will cancel AVOP applications and renewals 90 days after the application date if the applicant fails to

take any further action to complete the applicable process.

3.04 AVOP office hours

AVOP office is open; Monday, Wednesday and Fridays (except holidays) from 8am to 4pm. The AVOP office

is closed Tuesdays, Thursday, weekends and holidays. For information regarding training or testing, the HIAA

AVOP Administrator can be contacted on 902-873-3057 or [email protected]

3.05 ROC-A examinations

The AVOP office conducts ROC-A examinations for Industry Canada on a voluntary basis. To apply for a ROC-

A, follow the AVOP application procedure above.

3.06 Examinations

HIAA issues AVOPs based on applicants’ knowledge of these directives as established by written and practical

examinations.

3.07 Justification

The applicant’s employer must complete and sign the justification section of the application form. It is the

employer’s responsibility to carefully review the justification for each application and the type of qualification

required. This limits the number of drivers on airside, thereby reducing the potential for accidents. The

requirement to drive on runways and taxiways on a regular basis justifies a D permit application; at least

once-a-month constitutes a ‘regular basis’.

3.08 Requalification

A DA-AVOP holder who has been absent from driving airside for a period of one-year, or a D-AVOP holder

who has been absent from driving airside for six months, must re-apply for an AVOP.

mailto:[email protected]



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Returning HIAA winter seasonal staff are required to attend D-AVOP refresher training and obtain a mark of

100% on the D-AVOP practical exam.

3.09 Change of status

It is the responsibility of every vehicle operator to advise the AVOP office if; there is no further need for a D

or DA permit (as the case may be), if the minimum requirements are no longer met, if the operator has not

driven airside for a period of six-months or a year (as the case may be), or the operator’s employer has

changed from the company identified on their AVOP. Failure to comply with this directive may result in

revocation of the AVOP, or a review of the vehicle operator’s need for the AVOP.

3.10 Training/testing ‘no-show’ fees

HIAA will charge an applicant who fails to make their scheduled appointment time an administrative fee of

up to $75.00 plus taxes. Where applicable, HIAA will withhold or suspend that applicant’s AVOP privileges

until the applicant’s employer pays the required fees. Applicants may cancel appointments up to 24 hours in

advance of the scheduled time without penalty.

4. EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

4.01 Responsibilities

The applicant’s employer shall:

a. Ensure the applicant has a proper airside equipped company vehicle for practical testing.

b. Ensure the applicant has a current copy of these directives and, if applicable, a ROC-A study guide.

c. Provide the applicant with sufficient training to familiarize the applicant with these directives,

airport layout, radio procedures and airport terminology. This training should include the applicant

operating vehicles under the direct supervisor of a qualified AVOP holder who is in the vehicle and

in a position to instruct and correct the applicant.

d. Advise the applicant that both HIAA and the applicant’s company fully endorse these directives.

Failure to comply with these directives is a failure to comply with the applicant’s company’s safety

policies.



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4.02 Training and testing by the employer

a. HIAA may authorize HSIA employers the right to perform DA-AVOP testing of their own employees. To

have an employee approved as an authorized DA-AVOP tester; the employer must submit a written

request to the HIAA Manager, Security for their employee to become part of the train-the trainer

program.

b. The minimum standard for an AVOP holder to become a DA-AVOP tester is; that they have held a HSIA

AVOP for at least 12-months and - at the time of the request process - they have no demerit points.

c. Potential trainers will undergo an assessment as to their suitability to be accepted on to the train-the-

trainer program. The assessment will be conducted by the HIAA AVOP Office.

d. When the DA-AVOP of a trainer accepted on to the train-the-train program expires, their retesting will

be conducted by the HIAA AVOP Office.

e. An authorized employee may conduct testing for the company that they are employed by, or for another

HSIA-based company where an agreement between the two companies has been put in place and

approved by the HIAA Manager, Security.

f. Once approval has been given to a company to provide DA-AVOP testing; the HIAA AVOP Office will

conduct frequent and random quality control audits of; the employer’s training program, the

administration of the examinations and also the standard of training and testing provided by their

approved employees.

g. Contact with the HIAA Manager, Security regarding AVOP matters will be made through:

[email protected]

5. AVOP HOLDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

5.01 Airside operations

No person shall operate a vehicle airside unless:

a. That person holds a valid provincial driver’s license (or equivalent).

b. That person holds a valid AVOP issued by HIAA.

c. If not an AVOP-holder; they are training and under the direct control of a valid and qualified AVOP

holder, or a valid and qualified AVOP holder escorts that person’s vehicle.




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d. In certain circumstances, HIAA gives written authorization for that individual to operate a vehicle

airside.

5.02 Restricted license

AVOP holders must immediately notify the AVOP office at 902-873-3057 or by email at [email protected] if their

provincial driver’s license is suspended or restricted for any reason. No personal shall operate a vehicle

airside while under a prohibition from operating a vehicle, e.g. by law or a doctor.

5.03 Vehicle checks

Before operation, vehicle operators must confirm that their vehicles are operating satisfactorily and have the

required safety equipment and markings (see section 10, Required Safety Equipment for Vehicles). Operators

must notify their immediate supervisor of any vehicle malfunction or defect.

5.04 Displaying RAICs & passes

At HSIA, all airport employees, including persons being escorted, are required to wear a RAIC or pass on the

upper part of their outer clothing (the chest or upper arm area). They must ensure that their RAIC or pass is

visible at all times. This requirement applies whether operating a vehicle or not. Failure to comply may result

in penalties imposed under these directives or otherwise.

6. RADIO OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE (AERONAUTICAL)

6.01 Application

Applicants for a “D” permit require a valid ROC-A. Industry Canada issues these certificates. For contact

information, refer to the following link http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01397.html. A

delegated examiner is located at the airport; applicants can arrange examination for a ROC-A by calling the

AVOP office at 902-873-3057 or email [email protected].

7. REPORTING AIRSIDE INCIDENTS

7.01 Reporting

Vehicle operators must immediately report all accidents/incidents that occur on airside to the Airport Duty

Manager (902-873-2578). Failure to report airside accidents/incidents may result in penalties imposed under

these directives or otherwise. Every person involved in an airside accident must remain on the scene until

otherwise directed by the airport patrol.


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7.01 Fuel spills

In the event of a fuel spill, vehicle operators must immediately notify HIAA’s Emergency Response Service

(ERS) at 902-873-1222 or the Duty Manager at 902-873-2578. Vehicle operators must remain near the spill

until ERS can secure the site. While waiting for ERS to arrive, vehicle operators must ensure that other

vehicles in the immediate area do not drive through the spill.

8. RADIO FREQUENCIES AND HOURS OF USE

8.01 Ground control

The airport’s ground control frequency is 121.9 MHz and is in use on a 24-hours per day basis.

9. REPORTING FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS (FOD) HAZARDS

9.01 Foreign Object Debris (FOD)

FOD is any metal, plastic, or paper litter that could potentially cause damage to jet engines and injury to

personnel. Some examples of FOD include, but are not limited to:

Metal (bolts, screws, tools, luggage locks, buckles)

Plastic (cups, water bottles, shrink wrap, garbage bags)

Paper (magazines, newspaper, cups, baggage tags)

Earth (mud, wood, stones, gravel)

Items that fall onto the apron during transport shall also be considered FOD (for example: mail, cargo boxes,

luggage).

All airside personnel shall assist in keeping the movement area clear of FOD by checking that wheels and tires

are clean before they enter these areas. No person shall deposit or leave any substance or material that may

damage aircraft, vehicles, or cause personal injury.

Vehicle operators who knowingly generate FOD or fail to remove it may be served with an AVOP violation.

9.02 Maneuvering areas

Vehicle operators must notify Ground Control of any FOD hazard on the maneuvering area before attempting

to remove the hazard. After receiving permission from ground control, vehicle operators must advise ground

control of the kind of debris retrieved and their intent to continue on the ground control approved route.



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9.03 Removal/reporting FOD hazards

Where practical, vehicle operators must remove FOD hazards from the apron and service roads and report

any visible FOD hazard in the maneuvering areas to the Airport Duty Manager at 902-873-2578. Where it is

not practical to remove the FOD hazard from the apron or service road area, vehicle operators must report

the presence of FOD to the Airport Duty Manager.

10. REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES

10.01 Warning beacon

All vehicles operating airside must be equipped with a yellow rotating warning beacon, or strobe light, that

must be on while airside. If the vehicle is equipped with headlights, those must also be turned on while in

the maneuvering area. Vehicles of tenants operating solely on GA aprons do not require warning beacons to

be operating while on their own apron.

10.02 Installation

The warning lights must be mounted on the vehicle in a location that will permit the beam to be seen by

aircraft or surface traffic from any position with 360° of the vehicle. The light beam must be set at an angle

of 6° above the horizontal and it must rotate at a constant speed of 35 rpm. The enclosing globe of the

warning light must be ‘aviation yellow’. Airport emergency service vehicles must be equipped with an

additional red (red/blue) warning light.

10.03 Safety marking and equipment requirements for apron areas

All vehicles and equipment operating on aprons must be equipped with the standard safety markings

specified in these directives for apron service vehicles.

10.04 Exceptions

a. Occasional use on the apron area of vehicles or equipment not equipped with standard safety markings

is allowed while under escort of a vehicle so equipped.

b. Aircraft fueling vehicles, which have an overall height in excess of 3.5m, may mount 360° beacon lamps

on the vehicle cab provided that tail signal lamps are operated in conjunction with the 360° beacon lamp

to provide adequate indication to the rear of the vehicle.

c. Police, emergency services and other vehicles equipped with safety marking specified for operation on

movement areas and service roads satisfy these directives.



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SAFETY MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR APRON SERVICES VEHICLES (DIAGRAMS)

11. GENERAL ORIENTATION

11.01 Runways

There are two intersecting runways at HSIA, namely:

Runway 05-23; and

Runway 14-32.

11.02 Taxiways



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There are a total of nine controlled taxiways, two uncontrolled taxiways with designator signs, and several

other uncontrolled taxiways at the airport.

11.03 Controlled taxiways

Four controlled taxiways directly connected to the airport’s main apron are:

Taxiway A – connecting the Apron and Runway 05-23 and to Taxiways B, C and uncontrolled

Taxiway J.

Taxiway D – connecting the Apron and Runway 05-23 and to Taxiway M and Runway 14-32.

Taxiway G – connecting the Apron and Taxiway E and Taxiway F.

Taxiway H – connecting the Apron and Runway 14-32.

The five other controlled taxiways are:

Taxiway C – connecting Taxiway A and Runway 05-23.

Taxiway B – connecting Taxiway A and Runway 05-23.

Taxiway E – connecting Taxiway G and Runway 05-23.

Taxiway F – connecting Taxiway G and Runway 14-32 and new F to 14-32 to 05-23.

Taxiway M – connecting Taxiway D and Runway 14-32.

11.04 Uncontrolled taxiways

The two uncontrolled taxiways and designator signs are:

Taxiway J – connecting Taxiway A to Taxiway K; and

Taxiway K – accessible via Taxiway J.

Other uncontrolled taxiways are:

Taxiway – connecting HSIA main apron and Jazz Air aprons;

Taxiway – connecting Taxiway A and:

o Heliport apron.

o IMP apron.

o Air Canada apron.

o Provincial Airlines apron.

o IMP Hangar 7 apron.

o IMP Hangar 5 apron.

Taxiway – connecting Taxiway J and IMP Hangar 10;



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Taxiway – connecting Taxiway J and IMP Hangar 9;

Taxiway – connecting Taxiway K and Gateway Hangar;

Taxiway – Connecting Taxiway K and IMP Hangar 9; and

Taxiway – connecting Taxiway K and Cougar Hangar.

11.05 Navigation aids installations

For identifying either side of the centerline of a runway, The Nav Canada ‘Canadian NOTAM Procedures

Manual’ provides the following guidance in relation to using compass points instead of ‘right’ and ‘left’.

Instrument Landing Systems:-

Localizer 23 – on approach path to Runway 05.

Localizer 05 – on Perimeter Road 23.

Localizer 14 – on approach path to Runway 14.

Glide path 14 – east of Runway 14-32, between intersection of Taxiway H and threshold Runway

14-32.

Glide path 23 – west of intersection of Runway 14-32 and south of Runway 05-23.

RVR B – on RVR B Road off south side of Runway 05-23.



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RVR A – on RVR A Road between Taxiway D and glide path 23,

RVR 14 – near glide path 14.

o Note: RVR = Runway Visual Range.

Air traffic control tower off Taxiway D on Tower Road.

Precision approach path indicator lights:

On north side of Runway 05-23 between threshold 05 and Taxiway B intersection; and

On east side of Runway 14-32 at Taxiway M intersection

11.06 Access roads and taxiways to the runway

To the east edge (right) of runway 14-32 starting at the threshold of 32:

Remote Receiver Road.

Perimeter Road 23 (south of 05-23).

Perimeter Road 23 (north of 05-23).

Glide Path 14 Road.

Approach Road 14.

To the west edge (right) of runway 14-32 starting at the threshold of 14:

Taxiway H.

Taxiway F.

Taxiway M.

Taxiway D.

Approach Road 32.

To the south edge (right) or runway 05-23 starting at the threshold of 05:

RVR Road B.

Fire Hall Road.

Taxiway D.

Glide Path 23 Road.

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To the north edge (right) side of runway 05-23 starting at the threshold of 23:

Taxiway E.

Taxiway D.

Crash Road.

Taxiway C.

Taxiway B.

Taxiway A.

Approach Road 05.

To the west edge (right) of Taxiway D starting at the South Apron:

Maintenance Road;

Tower Road; and

Approach Road 32.

To the east edge (left) of Taxiway D starting at the South Apron:

RVR A Road.

AWOS Road [AWOS = Automated Weather Operating System]

Taxiway M.

11.07 Other airside roads

The ‘Service Road’ extending from the South Apron to Taxiway J.

12. REDUCED/LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS PLAN

12.01 Background

The Reduced/Low Visibility Operations Plan (R/LVOP) describes enhancements, procedures, and actions at

HSIA that are applicable to the airport operator, Nav Canada, airlines, and airport tenants with respect to

operation of the airport during reduced and low visibility conditions. The Airport Duty Manager will

coordinate with Air Traffic Control in order to activate and terminate the low visibility procedures based on

information derived from the runway visual range (RVR) readings. All airside operators will be advised, via

citiwatch, of the activation and termination of low visibility operations.

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HIAA has implemented the following operational restrictions to reduce the risk of airside incursions in

reduced visibility and low visibility operating conditions:

1. Reduced Visibility Conditions

Airside vehicle activity will be restricted as follows:

a. The following HIAA and Nav Canada airside vehicle activity are exempt from reduced visibility vehicle

operating restrictions:

i. Emergency services vehicles responding to an airport emergency;

ii. Airside visual aids inspections, maintenance and repairs;

iii. Airside wildlife patrols;

iv. Airside runway surface condition and FOD inspections;

v. Vehicles involved in snow removal, ice control and FOD removal.

vi. Nav Canada technicians requiring access to essential navigational aids.

b. No vehicles or equipment may operate within the localizer and glide path sensitive or restricted areas

for the active runway;

c. Airport Authority Supervisors will curtail or suspend discretionary airside maintenance activity on

the active runway strip;

d. Airfield maintenance and construction activity on the airside will be assessed by the Airport Duty

Manager, on the basis of the terminal area forecast to determine if any activity should be curtailed

or suspended, will assess airfield maintenance and construction activity on the airside;

e. All vehicles must be equipped with amber strobe lights or an amber-rotating beacon that is visible

from 360° around the vehicle. Fuel trucks may operate with beacon and four-way flashers.

f. Apron servicing equipment must be equipped with appropriate markings and reflective material as

outlined in the Local Airport Traffic Directives.

2. Low Visibility Conditions

All of the above-noted reduced visibility vehicle operating restrictions will remain in effect and:

a. Airport Security will patrol all Aprons and remove any unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians from

airside;

b. Construction activity in remote areas on the airside will be assessed in relation to the terminal area

forecast to determine if such activity should be curtailed or suspended or if additional airside escort

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i. The Airport Duty Manager in consultation with ATC may authorize construction activity to

continue in areas that are remote form the ILS sensitive areas, taxiways, aprons and OLS; and

c. Airport agencies will endeavour to reduce the number of vehicles operating on the maneuvering area

in low visibility conditions to only those that are essential for flight safety.

12.03 Use and operation of visual aids

Blue taxiway edge lights are installed on all taxiway. Inset centerline taxiway lighting are on Taxi A, G & F

across from Runway 14/32 to Taxi F. Stop bars are located at all taxiway hold points leading to Runway 05/23.

RGLs are located at all hold points on taxiways leading to Runway 05/23 and at the Taxi J hold line.

The RGLS and stop bars will be activated by ATB when the RVRs are below 2600 ft.

For further details on low visibility operations, refer to the HSIA Reduced/Low Visibility Operations Plan.

13. AIRPORT PAVEMENT MARKINGS

13.01 Runway pavement markings

Markings for runways are white.

See next page for diagram RUNWAY PAVEMENT MARKINGS.

RUNWAY PAVEMENT MARKINGS



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Threshold markings consist of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the

runway centerline. The number of stripes is related to the runway width. A threshold marking helps identify

the beginning of the runway that is available for landing. In some instances, the landing threshold may be

relocated or displaced.

13.03 Displaced thresholds

a. A permanent displaced threshold is a threshold located at a point other than the physical beginning or

end of the runway. The portion of the runway so displaced may be used for take-off, but not landing.

Landing aircraft may use the displaced area on the opposite end for roll out. At HSIA, runway 05-23 has

this displacement at the 23-end.

b. A temporary displaced threshold is a runway threshold relocated at a point other than physical beginning

or end of the runway. This point of the runway is, for a short time, displaced for maintenance or

construction work. This portion of the runway is not available for the landing, take-off or taxiing of

aircraft. ATC clearance is required to approach within 200-feet of the runway.

NOTE: For threshold and permanent displaced threshold markings – see the diagram on the previous page.

13.04 Pavement markings other than runway markings

a. The vehicle operator must know the layouts of the aprons and service roads, including the location of

operational stands, vehicle corridors, and aircraft guide lines. Vehicle operators must have a thorough

knowledge of the pavement marking system on the entire aircraft movement area.

b. The following color pavement markings are found at the airport:

i. White pavement markings pertain to vehicle movement and control, apron safety lines (e.g.

pedestrian walkways, crosswalks and vehicle corridors) and runways.

ii. Yellow pavement markings are aircraft guide lines e.g. aircraft guide lines, aircraft taxi lanes,

lead-in lines; hold-short lines, stop bars, information triangles and identifiers.

iii. Red pavement markings are apron safety lines.

iv. Black pavement markings may be used to highlight white or yellow pavement markings

depending on the shade of the pavement color.

c. Designate vehicle corridors are vehicle roads on the apron outlined by two solid white lines, which may

contain a white broken centre line. All vehicles (with the exception of vehicles noted below) must operate

within these corridors when moving about the main apron (e.g. to or from operational stands, between

operational stands, across aircraft taxi lanes, etc.). Only these vehicles may operate outside the corridors:



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i. Vehicles such as the airport patrol, airport maintenance, construction and snow removal vehicles

that require access to other areas of the apron when performing their duties and apron

equipment avoiding snow removal equipment.

ii. Emergency vehicles, with warning devices operating, when responding to an emergency.

d. Although aircraft have the ultimate right-of-way, all vehicles and equipment shall also yield the right-of-

way to airport maintenance equipment and emergency service vehicles performing their duties.

e. Vehicles already in a designated vehicle corridor have the right-of-way over all other vehicles attempting

to enter. Drivers must use the right-hand lane of a designated vehicle corridor and shall not pass other

vehicles.

f. Vehicle corridors are not ‘guaranteed safe routes’. Taxiing or parked aircraft may at times encroach on

vehicle corridors and drivers must avoid such aircraft.

For further information, please refer to the diagrams below; DIAGRAM A and DIAGRAM B. Also, see the

RUNWAY PAVEMENT MARKINGS diagram in section 13.01.

See next page for DIAGRAM A.

DIAGRAM A



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See next page for DIAGRAM B.

DIAGRAM B



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Apron Vehicle Corridor

Service Road



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14. LIGHTING SYSTEMS ON MOVEMENT AREAS

14.01 Coloured lights

Difference coloured lights are used to indicate the edges and areas of various aircraft movement surfaces.

14.02 Taxiway lights

a. Blue Edge Lights are used along the edges of aprons and taxiways during periods of darkness or restricted

visibility conditions.

b. Double Blue Edge Lights are used to indicate the intersection of:

Taxiway to runway.

Taxiway to taxiway.

c. Amber or Yellow Lights are used at the intersection of aprons and taxiways.

d. Taxiway Centerline Lights facilitate ground traffic under low visibility conditions. They are usually located

along the taxiway centerline. They are in-pavement steady-burning green lights. They may also be seen

along certain designated taxiing paths in portions of runway and apron areas.

e. Taxiway Centerline Lead-off Lights provide visual guidance when exiting the runway. They are color-

coded to warn aircraft and vehicles that they are within the runway environment of instrument landing

system (ILS) critical area. The in-pavement lights start with a green light from the runway centerline then

alternating yellow and green to one centerline light position beyond the run way holding position of ILS

critical area holding position.

f. Taxiway Centerline Lead-on Lights provide visual guidance when entering the runway. These lights are

bi-directional e.g. one side emits light for the lead-on function while the other side emits light for the

lead-off function. Any light that emits green light for the lead-on function alternates green and yellow

light for the lead-off function.

g. Runway Guard Lights are located at a taxiway/runway intersection. They are primarily used to enhance

the conspectus of the taxiway/runway intersections during low visibility conditions.

h. Stop Bar Lights are used to confirm air traffic control (ATC) clearance to enter or cross the active runway

in reduced and low visibility conditions. They consist of a row of red, uni-directional, steady-burning in-

pavement lights installed across the entire taxiway at the runway holding position, and elevated steady-

burning red lights on each side. The stop bar is operated in conjunction with the taxiway centerline lead-

on lights, which extend form the stop bar towards the runway. Following ATC clearance to proceed, the

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Note: Never cross a red illuminated stop bar, even if an ATC clearance has been given to proceed onto or

across the runway. Contact ATB for clarification.

If, after crossing a stop bar, the taxiway centerline lead-on lights inadvertently extinguish, stop immediately

and contact ATC for further instructions.

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14.03 Edge lighting on airside movement areas

Different coloured lights area used to indicate the edge of various aircraft movement surfaces.

a. Blue Lights are used along the edge of aprons and taxiways;

b. Double Blue Lights are used to indicate the intersection of:

i. Taxiway and runway.

ii. Taxiway and taxiway.

c. White Lights are used along the edge of runways.

d. Double White Lights are used to indicate the intersection of two runways.

e. Red Edge Lights are used to indicate the entrance to the crash road and firehall road. Crash roads

must not be blocked with parked vehicles and/or obstacles at any time.

f. Amber of Yellow Lights are used at the intersection of aprons and taxiways.

g. Two-sided Lights (half-red and half-green) are used at the end of runways with the red half facing

the runway and the green half pointing away from the runway.

Note: Every vehicle operator must know the meaning of these lights to avoid entering areas where they are

not permitted to be and as a guide to vehicle movement when within the maneuverings areas (runways

and taxiways) of the airport.

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AIRFIELD LIGHTING

15. SIGNS ON MOVEMENT AREAS

15.01 Airside service roads

Signs used on aprons and airside service roads are generally the same signs as those used on provincial roads

throughout Canada. All vehicle operators on airside service roads are required to comply with these signs,

which are enforceable under the Airport Traffic Regulations and other acts and regulations.

15.02 Aircraft movement area signs

Signs used on the aircraft movement area (runways, taxiways and aprons) are designed for the use and

guidance of aircraft. They are also of value to vehicle operators to identify areas they should not enter or as

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left, right or both sides or a runway or taxiway or the edge of the apron according to requirements and are

located 15 metres to 20 metres (50 feet to 65 feet) to the side from the edge of the movement surface.

15.03 Mandatory instruction signs

a. ILS hold position (hold short Cat II) signs: There are two red with white lettering CAT II sign at HSIA. They

are located on both sides of Runway 14-32, at the CAT II hold short line, south of Runway 05-23. When

conditions warrant, ground control will advise vehicle operators to ‘hold short CAT II’. Unless told by

ground control to hold short at the CAT II sign, the closer runway designator hold sign (as shown in

‘diagram b’ below) will be used when advised by ground control to “Hold Short of Runway 23”.

b. Runway designator signs: These signs are red, they carry the combined message to “hold short” and that

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15.04 Directional, information and designator signs

At Halifax Stanfield International Airport, directional signs are yellow with black alphanumeric identifiers.

Directional signs show the direction by an arrow.

15.05 Designator signs

Designator signs are black with yellow alphanumeric identifiers. Designator signs, like street signs, identify

the names of taxiways by letter. Remember that taxiways are referred to, when speaking, by using the

phonetic alphabet (e.g. Taxiway A is spoken as “taxiway alpha”; Taxiway B is spoken as “taxiway bravo”, etc.).



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Taxiways designated by a letter indicate that vehicles or pedestrians may not enter that taxiway without

approval by ground control, except for Taxiway J and Taxiway K.

15.06 ATC clearance signs

ATC Clearance Signs are located on all access roads accessing the maneuvering area 200 feet from the edge

of the maneuvering surface. This sign alerts vehicle operators and pedestrians that tower clearance is

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15.07 Monitor 121.9 signs

Monitor 121.9 signs are located on all access roads to Taxiway J and Taxiway K. These signs alert vehicle

operators to monitor 121.9 while operating in Taxiway J and Taxiway K.

Note: Vehicle operators are not required to contact Ground Control.

16. MANEUVERING AREAS

16.01 D-AVOP required

Before operating a vehicle on the maneuvering area, the operator must be a qualified vehicle operator at D-

AVOP level and have a ROC-A, or be in D-AVOP training under the direction of a qualified D-AVOP Operator.

16.02 Ground Control

a. Whenever non-radio-equipped vehicles and equipment are operating in groups or fleets with a radio-

equipped vehicle, they shall be under the control of a qualified employee responsible for requesting and

acknowledging all ground control instructions. Recommended radio procedures are outlined in these

directives (see Annex: Radio Procedures – for D AVOP holders only).

b. Ground control directs all traffic on the maneuvering area at the airport. Drivers and pedestrians must

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16.03 Maneuvering area

a. Vehicle operators must always report to the ground control before entering and immediately after

leaving the maneuvering area.

b. Before proceeding onto the maneuvering areas, the vehicle operator shall contact ground control for

permission to proceed to a specific location. The vehicle operator shall acknowledge all instructions from

ground control as understood, or request that the instructions be repeated if not understood. The

operator shall proceed, only along the specified route to the specified location.

c. Requests for permission to proceed into the maneuvering area shall include:

the vehicle identification,

its current location,

specific destination and

intended activity or work to be performed while in the maneuvering area.

16.04 Hold short

a. Whenever an operator is instructed to hold short of a runway, or is awaiting permission to cross or to

proceed onto a runway, the operator shall hold the vehicle 60 m (200 ft) from the nearest edge of the

runway, or behind the hold short line. It is mandatory for all vehicle operators to read back all ‘hold short’

instructions from ground control. It is not necessary to advise the ground control when the vehicle has

reached the hold short line.

b. This procedure also applies to the area extending from each end of the runway to permit unobstructed

aircraft approach to the runway for landing and to gain altitude after takeoff. Where the land falls away

sharply off the end of a runway, this procedure may not apply.

Note: Taxiway hold positions are marked with two solid and two broken yellow lines, with the broken lines

closest to the runway. When given permission from ground control to work in a taxiway, vehicle operators

must ensure they do not cross the hold short line and/or remain 60 m (200 ft) from the runway unless advised

otherwise by ground control.

16.05 Leaving the runway

When instructed to leave the runway, vehicle operators shall acknowledge instructions and proceed to a taxi

hold position or to a safe position off to the side of the runway at least 60 m (200 ft) from the nearest edge

of the runway. Once in a holding position, vehicle operators shall inform the ground controller that they are

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Note: Vehicles and equipment operators must notify Air Traffic Control if there is an operational requirement

to operate within 60 m (200 ft.) of the runway.

16.06 Equipment breakdown and radio failure

a. If equipment breaks down, the operator shall immediately notify Ground Control of the location and

difficulty and ask for assistance.

b. If the radio fails while the vehicle is in the maneuvering area, turn the vehicle to face the control tower

and flash the headlights off and on. The ground controller will respond using the following light signals:

Flashing green light – proceed.

Steady red light – stop, hold your position.

Flashing red light – leave the runway.

Flashing white light – return to starting point on the airport.

Note: When moving from the maneuvering area, the vehicle operator must hold short of each intervening

runway and receive permission to proceed (flashing green light signal) before crossing the runway.

c. If both the radio and vehicle fail while in the maneuvering area, use other available communications,

e.g. a cell phone or a company radio, to contact the Airport Duty Manager (902-873-2578). This will

enable the Control Tower to be informed of the situation and for assistance to be arranged to help the

vehicle operator. Wait in your vehicle until assistance arrives.

Note: Use of a cell phone in this emergency situation would not constitute a violation under these HSIATDs.

d. The blinking on and off of runway lights is a warning signal for all vehicles to leave the runway

immediately.

16.07 Vehicle call sign

All vehicles operating in the maneuvering areas must have the vehicle’s call sign visibly posted inside the

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17. VEHICLE OPERATING PROCEDURES

17.01 Safety

a. All operators of a vehicle on airside must ensure the vehicle meets acceptable standards for safety. Any

vehicle, which in the opinion of airport patrol represents an obvious safety hazard, will be ordered from

the airside, or towed to a secure area, and the vehicle operator will be ticketed.

b. No person shall operate a vehicle on airside in a manner that, having regard to all the circumstances, is

dangerous to aircraft, equipment, persons or vehicles.

c. Unless authorized by HIAA, no person shall use a cellular device or head phones e.g. MP3, iPod etc. while

operating a vehicle airside.

d. Vehicle operators shall not drive over electrical cables, fuel hoses etc., at any time. Power cords for

ground power units are to be removed from vehicle operating areas when not in use.

e. Vehicle operators shall obey all airside signs (e.g. stops signs, yield signs, etc.).

f. Vehicle operators will be charged with careless and imprudent driving in instances involving excessive

speed, driving in such manner to cause another driver or pilot to take defensive action or driving in such

a manner to cause personal injury and/or property damage.

g. Vehicle operators shall remain a safe distance from areas affected by jet blast or prop-wash of

maneuvering aircraft and not pass in front of or closely behind aircraft with engines running unless the

wheels of the aircraft are chocked or the marshaller waves permission.

h. Vehicle operators shall not pass in front of or closely behind aircraft with anti-collision lights activated,

unless the wheels of the aircraft are chocked or the pilot and/or marshaller waves permission.

i. Every operator of a vehicle on an apron shall acknowledge and obey an instruction received from airport

patrol.

j. All vehicles and equipment on the apron must be operated by persons authorized by HIAA, or be escorted

by a vehicle operated by a person so authorized.

k. A DA qualified airside driver will be limited to operation of a vehicle on the airport apron and service

roads. This limitation recognizes that the operator will not require access to airside areas other than the

apron and service roads and that vehicles used in the normal performance of their duties will not

normally be equipped with safety and radio equipment necessary for safe vehicle operation on airport

maneuvering areas. Vehicles operated on Taxiway J and Taxiway K must be equipped with safety and

radio equipment, or be under escort, due to the requirement to broadcast intentions, as per section

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l. Vehicles can seriously interfere with electronic equipment. No vehicle operator should proceed closer

than 150 m (500 ft) from an Instrument Landing System (ILS) transmitter building except with permission

of the Control Tower. The location of sensitive air navigation equipment and related zones of restricted

vehicle operation are indicated on the airport site plan of the map section of these directives.

m. Vehicle operators shall use service and perimeter roads to reach field locations when these roads are

available and time permits as opposed to maneuvering areas, which may be shorter routes.

n. Only vehicle operators with an operational requirement (i.e. road maintenance, security patrols) are

permitted to traverse the perimeter roads.

o. Operators shall reduce speed and maintain a careful lookout when near aircraft and corners of buildings

or other installations.

p. Whenever a self-propelled vehicle is moving from one place to another on the airport apron, those

vehicles equipped with four-way flashers (beacon lamp only for vehicles with a cab) must be in operation.

The purpose of this procedure is to indicate to taxiing aircraft that the vehicle is being operated in the

active apron area.

17.02 Aircraft Towing

a. Tow operations on the maneuvering areas must be carried out by personnel in possession of a valid D

AVOP and ROC-A (minimum of one person).

b. Personnel in possession of a valid D AVOP and ROC-A will carry out radio communication with Halifax

Ground, and will obtain permission for the aircraft and tow vehicle to operate on maneuvering areas.

c. There must be a closed communication system in place between personnel ‘riding the brakes’ and the

personnel operating the tow vehicle.

17.03 Foreign object debris

No person shall:

a. Throw, deposit or knowingly leave on a road, apron or maneuvering area at an airport any mud, gravel,

glass, nails, tacks, scraps of metal, chemical substance or other material that may damage any aircraft or

vehicle.

b. Throw, deposit or knowingly leave any form of trash or garbage on airside except in a container provided

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17.04 Right-of-way

a. Aircraft always have the right-of-way. A vehicle operator, therefore, shall yield to any aircraft. Before

entering an airport movement area, the vehicle operator shall always visually check and ensure that

aircraft are not approaching or departing. Aircraft under tow are considered “aircraft”;

b. Every operator of a vehicle in an airside area shall yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle with

warning devices operating;

c. Every operator of a vehicle in an airside area, other than an emergency vehicle with warning devices

operating, shall yield the right-of-way to:

i. Vehicles and equipment engaged in snow removal, pavement ice control activities or other

maintenance activities; and

ii. Vehicles towing aircraft.

d. Every operator of a vehicle entering or on an apron shall yield the right-of-way to an aircraft that is

approaching and is close enough to constitute an immediate hazard and refrain from proceeding until

the operator can do so in safety.

17.05 Smoking

Smoking is not permitted on airside. The prohibition applies equally to persons whether they are inside or outside of vehicles and/or equipment.

a. Employees found smoking on airside will be removed to groundside and their RAIC or pass suspended;

14-days for a first offence, 30-days for a second offence and permanently for a third offence (or as

determined by HIAA Manager, Security).

b. E-cigarettes and water-pipes are treated the same as cigarettes and their use airside is not permitted.

17.06 North and South Gates

a. All vehicles entering airside by way of the North or South gate must be registered in accordance with the

Equipment Registration Policy, or be under escort in accordance with section 17.16 of these directives.

b. All vehicle operators entering or exiting the North or South gate shall not proceed until the gate has

reached the full upright position and the green light is activated.

c. All vehicle operators exiting the North or South gate shall wait and watch until the gate has fully closed

behind them. This is to ensure that there is no entry by an unauthorized vehicle, a pedestrian or an

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d. When proceeding from airside to the North Gate, vehicle operators must obey the two flashing red lights

that are on top of a sign which reads: STOP – DO NOT PROCEED PAST THIS SIGN WHILE SEARCH IS BEING

CONDUCTED. This means that vehicles must stop while the two red lights are flashing. When the lights

are not flashing, vehicles can proceed as normal. This signage is further discussed in 18.9.c. and includes

an image of the sign in 18.9.d.

17.07 Equipment

a. All equipment on the movement area must be registered in accordance with the Equipment Registration

Policy.

b. All vehicles and mobile equipment operating on aprons or service roads, and are equipped with

headlights, are to operate with headlights on low beam during extreme weather conditions e.g. fog,

snow, rain, etc. and headlights must be on from dusk till dawn in all driving conditions. Driving lights are

not acceptable during these conditions.

c. Unless exempted by HIAA; all self-propelled vehicles must be equipped with headlamps, tail lamps,

parking lamps and - if licensed for off airport use - a license plate lamp. Vehicles with a cab must also be

equipped with a rotating or flashing beacon lamp mounted on top of the vehicle. Vehicles without a cab

must be capable of operating the parking and tail lamps so that they flash on and off in unison.

17.08 Aircraft fueling

No person shall operate a vehicle within 15 m (50 ft.) of an aircraft being fueled, or defueled, except for the

purpose of servicing that aircraft, or as required when operating within a designated vehicle corridor.

17.09 Operation on vehicle corridors and service roads

a. Vehicle operators shall not pass in vehicle corridors, but may pass on service roads (within the speed

limit).

b. Vehicle operators shall use extreme caution when passing on service roads, paying particular attention

to crossing taxiway and blind driveways.

c. No operator of a vehicle entering an apron, or on an apron, shall approach or cross an aircraft movement

guideline except at a right angle to the aircraft movement guideline.

Note: This directive does not apply to operators of vehicles involved in active snow or FOD

removal.

d. Speed limits at the airport are:

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ii. Service road = 45 km /h.

iii. When towing equipment, such as carts, etc. = 30 km/h.

iv. Other service roads = 50 km/h.

e. Vehicle operators must use vehicle corridors unless operating between one overhead bridge and the

adjacent overhead bridges to the left or to the right. Entering and exiting vehicle corridors must be done

at right angles only.

Note: This directive does not apply when the operator of vehicle needs to avoid vehicles involved

in active snow removal.

f. During pushback, the operators must ensure that the aircraft is pushed back to an area where the aircraft

will not block the vehicle corridor, while awaiting taxiing instructions from ground control.

g. Vehicle operators shall not pass behind or in front of an aircraft that has the collision lights activated,

unless the marshaller or pilot signals them to proceed.

17.10 Carts, bins and dollies

a. Vehicle operators shall not train more than six baggage carts/container dollies, or four pallet dollies

(empty or full) at any time.

b. All non-self-propelled equipment is required to carry a strip of yellow reflective material along the full

length of the equipment and diagonal yellow and black panels on the front and rear lower corners.

c. All vehicles operating on airport movement areas shall have safety equipment and display markings as

described in chapter 10 ‘Required Safety Equipment for Vehicles’.

d. The presence of unlit equipment on airport aprons can be a significant hazard to taxiing aircraft. For this

reason, unless exempted by HIAA, it is important that the reflective material on all equipment should be

kept clean and in good condition at all times. Reflective tape must be visible at all times;

e. Vehicle operators are to ensure that containers are secured to dollies, functional and in proper position

for loading; and

f. Vehicle operators are to ensure that baggage/cargo carts containing luggage/cargo are operated with

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Baggage Cart Baggage Container Dolly

Pallet Dolly ULD Pallet Dolly

17.11 Equipment storage on the apron

In accordance with the ‘Apron Management Policy’ equipment must not be staged adjacent to a gate/stand

outside of the prescribed timelines. Additionally, all equipment must be removed from the gate/stand

staging area within the prescribed timelines. Equipment must be parked/stored on owners leased space.

17.12 Staging equipment adjacent to a gate/stand

a. Equipment must be staged within the designated areas adjacent to the gate/stand. Equipment must be

inside safety lines.

b. Staged equipment must be secured. Baggage/cargo bins must have the brake engaged (i.e. tongue in up

position) and plastic cargo cans must be secured to prevent movement during extreme weather

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c. When staging a motorized vehicle, the vehicle operator must ensure that the manual parking brake is

engaged or the wheels are chocked.

d. No equipment shall be staged under overhead loading bridges at any time.

e. No equipment shall be staged in areas which impede access to fire hydrants, extinguishers or emergency

exits.

f. No person shall stage an aircraft fuel-servicing vehicle within 15 m (50 ft) of any airport terminal building,

aircraft cargo building, aircraft hangar, or any other airport structure designed to house the public that

has windows or odors in an exposed walls.

17.13 Accidents, spills and incidents

a. As per section 7 of these directives, all accidents, spills and incidents must be reported to the Airport

Duty Managers at 902-873-2578.

b. All vehicle operators and mobile equipment shall remain clear of fuel spills and incident areas while

clean-up procedures are in progress. Vehicles and vehicle operators involved in the accident/spill shall

remain on the scene until investigative information is obtained; and

Note: Operators and vehicles will remain clear of the scene of an accident and aircraft carrying distinguished

visitors unless authorized by HIAA.

17.14 Vehicles operating in the maneuvering areas

a. Vehicles operating in the maneuvering areas must have a call sign that is registered at the AVOP office.

Registered call signs can be obtained by contacting the AVOP office at 902- 873-3057 or via email at

[email protected].

b. Vehicles equipped with headlights must operate with headlights on at all times while operating in the

maneuvering areas.

c. All vehicles operating in the maneuvering areas at HSIA shall have the following posted in the vehicle:

i. The approved registered call sign of that vehicle.

ii. Light signals for radio failure.

d. All vehicles and equipment operating on airport maneuvering areas shall have a function two-way radio

operated by a person with a valid radio operator’s certificate (aeronautical), or be escorted by a vehicle

so equipped and staffed. Each operator shall ensure that the two-way radio is working before the vehicle

enters the airport maneuvering area. Vehicles that are so equipped must monitor the ground control

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17.15 Pedestrians on airside

a. Every person operating a vehicle on an apron shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians being escorted

between an aircraft and the terminal building.

b. Vehicles and pedestrians are permitted on the aircraft movement area only with authorization from the

airport operator.

c. Every operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who is within a pedestrian

crosswalk.

d. No operator of a vehicle shall overtake or pass another vehicle at or within 30 m (100 ft.) of a pedestrian

crosswalk.

e. No pedestrian on an apron shall impede, interfere with or obstruct in any way the free movement of

apron traffic except in the course of his employment relating to the control of that traffic.

17.16 Escorting vehicles

Vehicle operators without an AVOP may drive airside if they have an operational requirement to do so and

are under escort. Escorting protocols are intended for short-term or temporary airside operations only. RAIC

holders accommodating daily tenant operations on a continuous basis are required to obtain an AVOP.

All vehicles utilized as an escort vehicle must be registered in accordance with the ‘Equipment Registration

Policy’.

The vehicle operator who is providing the escort shall:

a. Possess a valid AVOP and provincial driver’s license.

b. Escort a maximum of three vehicles.

c. Ensure that in all circumstances the maximum length of an escort party (the escorted vehicle and vehicles

under escort) does not exceed 50 m (164 ft.).

Note: This directive does not apply to HIAA vehicles involved in active snow removal. Distances

will be dictated by the operational safety requirements to complete effective snow removal.

d. Ensure that the operator of the escorted vehicle is formally briefed regarding the procedures and

requirements outlined in these directives.

e. Assume responsibility for the escort vehicles(s) and the actions of the operator(s). Violations committed

by the operator of the escorted vehicle shall be levied against the AVOP of the operator of the escort

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Note: To help safeguard AVOP holders who are intending to escort a vehicle(s) airside, a

‘Checklist for Escorting Vehicles Airside’ is included in the annexes to these directives. It is highly

recommended that AVOP holders use the checklist as part of their briefing to drivers - and their

passengers - prior to them being escorted airside. Copies of the checklist should be made readily

available.

f. Ensure that they are in a position to control all escorted vehicles at all times.

g. Verify that the escorted vehicle has a valid provincial driver’s license.

h. Ensure the operator(s) of the escorted vehicle(s) have a RAIC or a temporary pass.

i. Ensure that the escorted vehicle, or the lead escorted vehicle (when there is more than one), is not more

than 6 metres from the vehicle driven by the valid AVOP. Also, note 17.16c above.

18. THE CRITICAL AREA

18.01 Purpose of the Critical Area

The purpose of a Critical Area (CA) is to provide additional security to the apron areas adjacent to the Air

Terminal Building (ATB) where commercial flights depart from. This measure contributes to ensuring that

Canada meets international civil aviation standards.

18.02 Hours of operation

The CA is supported by Non-Passenger Screening - Vehicles (NPSV). Both the CA and NPSV are in effect 24-

hours a day, all year round.

18.03 Failure to comply with regulations and directives

Failing to comply with any of the regulations or directives associated with the CA and NPSV is an extremely

serious security matter. Violations will require HIAA Security and the Police to establish if any persons

involved are a threat to aviation security, or whether the incident caused a threat to aviation security. All

such violations will be investigated, Transport Canada informed and a police file created. While an

investigation is in progress, any persons reasonably believed to be involved will have the RAIC or temporary

pass issued to them - suspended. The suspension will remain in place until HIAA Security is satisfied that

there is no ongoing threat to aviation security.

The CA and NPSV is law and is supported locally by these directives. In addition to the consequences of failing

to comply with any of the regulations or directives associated with the CA and NPSV, there are also



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consequences for unacceptable behaviour e.g. behaviour at a NPSV location that could be construed as

workplace violence.

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18.04 Entering the the Critical Area

In addition to the controls already in place at HSIA to enter the restricted area through the North & South

Gates, non-passengers intending to enter the CA will be required to:

Comply with the random screening of vehicles and occupants by CATSA.

o Note: NPSV is a Transport Canada regulatory requirement that enhances the security of our

workplace. With your cooperation, the screening process is quick and efficient. CATSA

recommends that non-passengers should add 10-15 minutes to travel time to prepare for

the likelihood of being screened.

Comply with additional controls conducted by HIAA Security to verify RAIC, temporary passes

and other approved documents of entitlement. Verification of RAICs will be achieved using

biometrics.

18.05 Access rights

Non-passengers are only permitted to enter the CA in the course of their employment. Any non-passenger

found in the CA in contravention of these directives will be subject to the actions and consequences outlined

in section 18.03 of these directives regarding ‘failure to comply with regulations and directives’.

18.06 Pedestrians

At HSIA, pedestrians are not permitted to enter or exit the restricted area through the North & South Gates.

In addition, pedestrians are not permitted to enter or exit the CA unless it is done through the ATB.

Note: For clarification, pedestrians cannot enter or exit the CA from/to any adjacent road or taxiway. The

only way in which a non-passenger can enter or exit the CA from/to an adjacent road is in/on a vehicle or

motorized equipment.

18.07 Exemptions

Regulation provides exemptions for certain categories of persons and/or vehicles regarding:

i. Identity verification - in emergency and special circumstances.

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CATSA screening staff and HIAA Security Vehicle Inspection Officers (who conduct access control in to the

CA) will be aware of exemption entitlements.

The provisions of i and ii above, do not apply to the majority of persons and/or vehicles at this airport. HIAA

Security will provide direct notification to the relevant persons and/or companies if they are covered by an

exemption. An explanation as to how the exemption applies will also be provided.

Note: Due to restictions placed by Transport Canada, the list of exemptions cannot be listed in these

directives as they are a public document.

18.08 Requirements for entering the CA from NPSV North

a. Verification of RAICs, temporary passes or approved documents of entitlement will be conducted at the

HIAA Security guardhouse inside the gate (this is the natural flow for traffic if entering the North Gate

from groundside). If a vehicle operator is already airside and intending to enter the CA at NPSV North,

then they will be required to approach the North Gate guardhouse by using the access road from the

Jazz apron. This road is referred to as the Jazz Apron Road. This requirement will also apply to vehicles

exiting the Jazz hangar and the airfield perimeter road.

i. Currently, biometric verification of RAICs at locations outside of the air terminal building is done

using RAIC Mobile Biometric Readers (RMBR). These devices provide identity verification using

the RAIC holder’s fingerprint. The option for an iris scan is not available.

ii. If a RAIC holder’s fingerprint fails to read – and at least three (3) attempts have been made to

provide a fingerprint read – the following procedure must be complied with:

The HIAA Security Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) will confirm that the RMBR has not

indicated that the RAIC has been reported as lost, stolen or otherwise invalid.

The RAIC will then be visually inspected by the VIO to further ensure that it is valid and

is being presented by the person to whom it was issued.

The VIO will then cross-reference the RAIC with a piece of valid government photo I.D.

presented by the RAIC holder.

Upon successful cross-referencing of the valid RAIC and valid government photo I.D. the

VIO will allow the RAIC holder access to the CA.

The fact that this contingency procedure was utilized will be reported by the VIO to the

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b. If a non-passenger is exempted from identity verification by a regulatory exemption, the fact that the

exemption was utilized will be reported to the Duty Security Manager.

c. Following RAIC, temporary pass and/or approved document of entitlement verification of the non-

passengers, the vehicle will then proceed towards NPSV North. All vehicles must present to NPSV North.

If a valid exemption exists, it will be claimed once the vehicle has entered a screening lane.

d. NPSV North has a traffic management system that operates in the following manner:-

i. Each laneway has a red and green LED lane indicator above it which will display:

A pulsing red X if the vehicle in the laneway is currently undergoing physical search.

A green if the laneway is available for passage.

A solid red X (not pulsating) if that lane is unavailable for use.

ii. Vehicles must wait at the entrance to a screening lane until the barrier automatically open to

allow the vehicle to enter.

iii. Once a vehicle has enter a screening lane, another barrier will be seen situated at the exit. There

is a ‘stop light’ style light located immediately next to the stop sign situated at the exit. This is

the random selection light. The light will remain red until the vehicle comes to a stop at the stop

barrier. If cleared to proceed to the CA, the barrier will raise and the light turns green.

iv. If the vehicle is selected for screening, the red light will flash and the barrier will remain closed. In

addition, there is a box mounted on a pole next to the screening lane. The box displays two

numbers and this indicates to the screeners the zones of the vehicle that have been randomly

selected for search.

Note: The flashing lights on the barrier arm are simply visibility aids to show that the

barrier arm is present.

v. Regardless of the indication given by the traffic management system, if there is a temporary pass

holder in the vehicle, then the vehicle and all of its occupants must stop for screening.

vi. If a vehicle is selected for screening, but there is a regulatory exemption in place, then the person

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Entrance to the screening lanes at NPSV North

18.09 The Jazz Apron Road

a. A road has been constructed on the Jazz apron. This road enables vehicles that are already airside to

access the CA by:

i. entering the Jazz apron

ii. using the one-way single lane road that leads along the edge of the apron towards the North

Gate

iii. then turning left at the junction next to the North Gate

iv. to stop at the HIAA Security guardhouse for identity verification

v. and then proceed towards NPSV North - and ultimately on to the CA.

b. At iii. above, there is the option to turn right to exit the North Gate. However, this may be a difficult

maneuver for larger vehicles. If exiting the North Gate at this location would provide difficulty, then

vehicles can also approach the North Gate by using the bypass lane next to NPSV North. If using this route



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to exit the North Gate, vehicle operators must take great care to ensure that there are no emergency

vehicles that are responding to an emergency in the CA and who are using the bypass lane to get there.

c. In addition, vehicle operators using the NPSV North bypass lane will need to adhere to the signage next

to the lane that states ‘STOP DO NOT PROCEED PAST THIS SIGN WHILE SEARCH IS BEING CONDUCTED’.

This refers to the inspection of a vehicle being conducted by the HIAA Security Vehicle Inspection Officer

at the North Gate (the ‘search’ is for unauthorized persons in the vehicle). Vehicle operators must wait

here until vehicles being inspected by HIAA Security have proceeded towards NPSV North. To assist, two

flashing red lights indicate that vehicles must stop while the red lights are flashing. When the lights are

not flashing, vehicles can proceed – with care.

d. All vehicles that are airside on the north side of the airfield, but outside of the CA, are required to access

the CA as described in the preceeding paragraph. For further clarification:

Vehicles exiting the Jazz Hangar are required to turn right on to the Jazz Apron Road to present for

identity verification at the North Gate Guardhouse and screening at NPSV North. There is signage

that supports this requirement.

Vehicles exiting the Airfield Perimeter Road will be required to turn right – away from the north

apron and the CA – and proceed towards the Jazz Hangar and then left on to the Jazz Apron Road

to present for identity verification at the North Gate Guardhouse and screening at NPSV North.

There is signage that supports this requirement.

Vehicles that have just exited the CA from the North Apron and need to immediately return to the

CA - will be required to use the Jazz Apron Road to re-present for identity verification at the North

Gate Guardhouse and screening at NPSV North.

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Jazz Apron Road along the edge of the apron

Jazz Apron Road at junction with the North Gate (right)

and HIAA Security Guardhouse (left)



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Example of the signage that is located on the Airfield Perimeter Road

and next to the Jazz Apron Road

The NPSV North bypass lane leading to the the North Gate



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Sign on the NPSV North bypass lane for exiting the North Gate

(the red flashing lights can be seen above the word ‘STOP’)

18.10 Requirements for entering the CA from NPSV South

a. Due to the airside route options, it is not possible to conduct identity verification for the CA at the South

Gate. Therefore, the verification of RAICs, temporary passes or approved documents of entitlement to

enter the CA will be conducted by HIAA Security after NPSV South.

i. For clarification, the South Gate Vehicle Inspection Officer will still perform access control in the

normal manner. This will allow vehicles to then transit the South Gate from groundside to airside.

However, once airside, there is the option for a vehicle to proceed towards the General Aviation

area, or towards the CA. To enter the CA, there will be additional access control conducted by a

CA Vehicle Inspection Officer. Due to safety issues, the identity verification is conducted after

NPSV South in the exit lane from screening and in the bypass lane.

b. As referenced in (a) above, access control to enter the CA will occur after NPSV South. To approach NPSV

South, vehicles will have travelled from the South Gate to the Service Road (requiring a left turn towards

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i. Currently, biometric verification of RAICs at locations outside of the air terminal building is done

using RAIC Mobile Biometric Readers (RMBR). These devices provide identity verification using

the RAIC holder’s fingerprint. The option for an iris scan is not available.

ii. If a RAIC holder’s fingerprint fails to read – and at least three (3) attempts have been made to

provide a fingerprint read – the following procedure must be complied with:

The HIAA Security Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) will confirm that the RMBR has not

indicated that the RAIC has been reported as lost, stolen or otherwise invalid.

The RAIC will then be visually inspected by the VIO to further ensure that it is valid and

is being presented by the person to whom it was issued.

The VIO will then cross-reference the RAIC with a piece of valid government photo I.D.

presented by the RAIC holder.

Upon successful cross-referencing of the valid RAIC and valid government photo I.D. the

VIO will allow the RAIC holder access to the CA.

The fact that this contingency procedure was utilized will be reported by the VIO to the

HIAA Duty Security Manager.

c. Due to its location, NPSV South has a different layout and screening model when compared to NPSV

North. NPSV South has one screening lane and utilizes a bypass lane. A randomizer selects vehicles to

enter the screening lane. The layout of NPSV South is:

See images on next page



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Approach to NPSV South

View of the exit from NPSV prior to entering the Critical Area

BYPASS

LANE

SELECTED FOR SCREENING

TEMPORARY PASS HOLDER

IN VEHICLE

ALL BYPASS VEHICLES MUST STOP HERE UNTIL IDENTITY VERIFICATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED

ALL SCREENED VEHICLES MUST STOP HERE UNTIL IDENTITY VERIFICATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED

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d. As vehicle operators approach NPSV South, the following options will apply:

i. RED X signal at NPSV South: This signal means that you have been selected for screening. The

vehicle and occupants must not bypass NPSV.

ii. GREEN signal at NPSV South: This signal means that you have not been selected for screening

and can bypass NPSV (though see iii below).

iii. TEMPORARY PASS holder in vehicle: All temporary pass holders entering the CA must be

screened. Such pass holders must also be escorted. If there is a temporary pass holder in a

vehicle:

i. The vehicle cannot bypass NPSV, even if the green arrow indicates otherwise.

ii. The vehicle must present to NPSV for screening, even if another vehicle is being

screened, or other vehicles are waiting to be screened.

iii. In addition to the temporary pass holder, the vehicle and all other occupants will be

subject to screening requirements.

SELECTED FOR SCREENING = MUST NOT BYPASS NPSV SOUTH

NOT SELECTED FOR SCREENING = CAN BYPASS

NPSV SOUTH. DOES NOT APPLY IF THERE IS A

TEMPORARY PASS HOLDER IN THE VEHICLE.



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e. Verification of RAICs, temporary passes or approved documents of entitlement will be conducted at the

following locations:

In the bypass lane just after NPSV South.

In the exit lane from the NPSV South screening area.

f. At both locations mentioned in (e) above, vehicles must stop and wait. Vehicles cannot proceed until the

RAIC, temporary pass and/or approved document of entitlement of all occupants have been verified.

Failure to do so, will be considered a breach of the CA and initiate the action and consequences

referenced in 18.03 (failure to comply with regulations and directives).

g. Both of the locations mentioned in (e) above are close together and will ordinarily be staffed by one CA

Vehicle Inspection Officer to conduct access control. Whether or not prevent by a physical ‘STOP’ barrier

e.g. gate, pylon, stop signage etc. vehicles must stop and wait until the CA Vehicle Inspection Officer has

completed the identify verification procedures and informed the driver that the vehicle may proceed in

to the CA.

h. If a vehicle enters the bypass lane of NPSV South, when it was selected for screening, or it has a

temporary pass holder in the vehicle, then the CA Vehicle Inspection Officer will direct the vehicle not to

proceed to the CA, but instead direct the driver of the vehicle to circulate back to the approach of NPSV

South and then present the vehicle and occupants for screening.

TEMPORARY PASS HOLDER IN VEHICLE =

MUST NOT BYPASS NPSV. THE TEMPORARY

PASS HOLDER, THE VEHICLE AND ALL OTHER

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18.11 Vehicles unable to comply with screening requirements at NPSV South

If, due to any safety reasons, the screening of a vehicle cannot be completed, then access to the CA from this

location will be denied. The driver of the vehicle will still have the option of taking the vehicle to NPSV North,

where the layout of the screening lanes may be more suitable.

18.12 Additional Critical Area security enhancements

Besides the additional security position to provide access control at NPSV South, enhanced CA security

measures include:

A CA/Apron Safety Patrol: Operating 24-hours a day - all year round – this mobile patrol will support

CA compliance and apron safety.

CA Operator: This dedicated Security Operations Centre position will conduct CCTV patrols of the CA,

monitor CA and NPSV activity, link directly with the CA/Apron Safety Patrol and ensure that HIAA

Security and the police can respond effectively to activity relating to the CA and NPSV.

18.13 HIAA field maintenance and HIAA Emergency Response.

To ensure that the airfield is properly maintained year round and that the on-site emergency response

services do not have to leave the airfield environment; special provisions are required to enable the airfield

maintenance crews and HSIA Emergency Response to effectively operate alongside the requirements of the

CA and NPSV. Therefore, the following provisions have been made:

1. The CA is comprised of two zones – inner and outer. Both zones apply as a single whole zone to all

CA users, with the following exceptions:-

a. HIAA airfield maintenence crews are exempt from the outer zone when they are actively engaged

in airfield operations.

b. Other than when responding to an emergency; HSIA Emergency Response are exempt from the

outer zone when they need to traverse that area in order to access identity verification and

screening at either NPSV North or South.

2. HIAA Security will maintain the integrity of the ‘outer zone’ by:

a. Monitoring and patrolling conducted by the CA/Apron Safety Patrol.

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c. Implementing a ‘no co-mingling’ policy between HIAA airfield maintenance crews and other CA

users – which includes aircraft.

d. Implementing a ‘no co-mingling’ policy between HIAA Emergency Response and other CA users

– which includes aircraft.

e. Maintaining regular liaison with HIAA airfield maintenance crews as to activity in or near the

outer zone.

f. Maintaining regular liaison with HSIA Emergency Response when they need to access NPSV

North or South.

g. Establishing advanced planning procedures with HIAA airfield maintenance crews in relation to

activity in the CA.

h. Prohibiting HIAA airfield maintenence crews and HSIA Emergency Response from entering the

inner zone from the outer zone.

i. In cases of non-compliance, implementing the action and consequences of 18.03 (failure to

comply with regulations and directives).

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19. PENALTY SYSTEM

19.01 Airport Patrol

The airport patrol is responsible for the enforcement of these directives. HIAA may assess a violation against

any individual who drives airside while their AVOP is under suspension or expired. AVOP holders must

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surrender the permit to HIAA’s AVOP Office, or HIAA’s Security Office if the AVOP office is closed, no later

than the day that a suspension starts. The employer of any individual operating a vehicle airside shall be

responsible for that individual’s infraction of any provision of these directives.

19.02 Violations

HIAA will issue an AVOP violation ticket to any person who violates these directives. The issue of an AVOP

violation ticket will result in one or more of the following:

a. A warning.

b. Demerit points.

c. AVOP suspension or revocation.

d. RAIC/temporary pass suspension or revocation.

e. Any combination of the above.

19.03 Demerit points

The following table lists the common AVOP violations. They start at LEVEL 1 and increase to the most severe

violations at LEVEL 4:

LEVEL 1 DEMERIT

POINTS

1 Failure to pick up or report FOD 4

2 Driving without an approved beacon on a vehicle and not escorted 4

3 Failure to use headlights while driving when conditions or areas require them 4

4 Driving a vehicle without or obscured safety markings (belt loaders, tractors, loaders,

etc.) 4

5 Failure to use vehicle corridor 4

6 Parking of leaving vehicles or equipment unattended in the vehicle corridor 4

7 Failure to monitor ground control frequency on radio equipped vehicles while airside [ 4

8 Parking in non-designated areas 4

9 Improper parking of aircraft fuelling vehicle 4

10 Towing in excess of six baggage carts or four dollies 4

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LEVEL 1 DEMERIT

POINTS

12 Impeding apron traffic 4

LEVEL 2 DEMERIT

POINTS

1 Careless and imprudent driving in baggage halls 6

2 Failure to report a change of status as per section 3.09 of these directives 6

3 Failure to report to the AVOP office when specifically requested to do so 6

4 Failure to yield to emergency vehicles with red lights and sirens activated 6

5 Failure to yield to maintenance vehicles actively involved in snow clearing or other

movement area maintenance 6

6 Failure to remove, report, or dispose of FOD on roads, aprons or other movement areas 6

7 Failure to fully co-operate with vehicle search officer 6

8 Exceeding maximum speed limit by 1 to 20 km/h 6

9 Failure to report or leaving the scene of an accident 6

10 Failure to apply brakes or chock wheels when parking vehicles or equipment 6

11 Utilizing a cellular device, or head phones (i.e. MP3, IPOD) while operating a vehicle

airside 6

12 Failure to stop for anti-collision light and where marshaller or pilot has not waved the

vehicle through 6

13 Passing in vehicle corridors 6

14 Driving over hoses and electrical cables 6

LEVEL 3 DEMERIT

POINTS

1 Driving between terminal building and parked aircraft during passenger and crew loading

or unloading

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2 Knowingly littering or otherwise causing a FOD hazard 9

3 Careless and imprudent driving causing other drivers or pilots to take defensive action 9

4 Exceeding maximum speed limit by 21 to 30 km/h 9



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LEVEL 4 DEMERIT

POINTS

1 Failure to notify the AVOP office of expired/suspended provincial drivers licence 12

2 Knowingly permitting, asking or otherwise intentionally causing a vehicle operator to drive

airside without an AVOP 12

3 Driving airside with an expired/suspended AVOP 12

4 Driving airside with an expired/suspended provincial drivers license 12

5 Non-compliance with the ground controller 12

6 Knowingly entering a manoeuvring area without ground control’s permission 12

7 Failure to yield to taxiing aircraft 12

8 Failure to yield to vehicle towing aircraft 12

9 Careless or imprudent driving resulting in personal injury and/or property damage 12

10 Failure to yield to aircraft or ground crew during push-back 12

11 Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 30 km/h 12

12 Non-compliance with the airport patrol 12

13 Refusing to present requested documentation to airport patrol 12

19.04 Demerit point record

Demerit points are cumulative and shall remain on the AVOP holder’s record for a period of twelve months

following the date of the violation or suspension, whichever is the latest.

19.05 AVOP suspensions

Demerit points assessed for a single violation or accumulated from more than one violation will result in the

following AVOP suspensions:-

DEMERIT POINTS AVOP SUSPENSION

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7-8 points 3-day suspension

9-11 Points 5-day suspension

12 points 7-day suspension and retesting by the HIAA AVOP Office.

13 or more points

HIAA may, in its sole discretion, suspend or revoke the driver’s AVOP and

RAIC/temporary pass. If the holder’s AVOP is not revoked, they will still have

to fulfill the requisite suspension and retesting by the HIAA AVOP Office.

19.06 RAIC suspension

Driving airside without a valid AVOP and a valid provincial driver’s license (or equivalent) is a very serious

safety concern and an intentional disregard of these directives. In that case, HIAA may immediately suspend

the operator’s RAIC or temporary pass for 30 days.

19.07 Notification

HIAA will notify the driver and the driver’s employer of the type(s) of violation(s) and suspension(s), if any.

The AVOP holder shall have five business days to determine the starting date of the suspension by blindly

picking out a date number from a box containing 28 consecutive numbers, failing which HIAA shall, in its sole

discretion, decide the starting date.

19.08 Appeal

The driver may appeal AVOP violation tickets in writing within 10 days of the violation. The letter of appeal

shall include a description of the circumstances and a justification. A phrase such as ‘operational necessity’

or words to that effect, is not a valid justification. The driver should send the letter of appeal to the HIAA

Safety Specialist:

i. by email at: [email protected]

or

ii. by regular mail to: HIAA Safety Specialist, Halifax International Airport Authority, 1 Bell Boulevard,

Enfield, Nova Scotia, B2T 1K2.

19.09 Towing

Airside parking violations and driving without a valid AVOP may result in HIAA towing the vehicle to a secure

area at the vehicle owner’s expense.
