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Brisbane Airport produces and maintains operational standards and procedures for the operation of vehicles airside. These are an important part of the system in place to ensure the safe movement of passengers, aircraft and vehicular traffic airside.
Authority to Drive Airside
Those who wish to drive airside or operate vehicles and equipment on airside operating areas, taxiways, and aprons require an Authority to Drive Airside (ADA) licence.
Driver Testing Location:
Brisbane Airport Corporation Offices, Level 2, Domestic Terminal Building
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Email: @email
Phone: +61 7 3406 3059
Bookings:
Bookings for driver testing can be made online here:
To obtain an Authority to Drive Airside you must have the following:
- Operational requirement to drive airside
- Completed Logbook for new applicants
- Current State, Territory or International Driver’s Licence;
- Current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
Category 2A and higher applicants must have the above and also an Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Category 3-RWY applicants must have all of the above and a letter from their Manager stating the operational requirement.
Resources
ADA Categories
There are five categories of Authority to Drive Airside at Brisbane Airport, and each category represents a distinct area on the Airport that drivers will be authorised to operate within:
ADA Category 1 (Green)
For the purpose of driving on Perimeter Roads only. The perimeter road includes crossing specific taxiways Lima, Mike, Hotel-3, Hotel-4 and the ITB Apron Taxilane. Where the perimeter road crossing the taxiway/taxilane is marked, and when the driver has received training to be able to do so.
Valid for a maximum of two years.
ADA Category 2 (Orange)
For the purpose of driving on the perimeter roads and aircraft stands. The perimeter road includes crossing specific taxiways Lima, Mike, Hotel-3, Hotel-4 and the ITB Apron Taxilane. Where the perimeter road crossing the taxiway/taxilane is marked, and when the driver has received training to be able to do so.
Valid for a maximum of two years.
ADA Category 2A (Blue)
For the purpose of driving on the perimeter roads up to and including the aprons – which permits pushbacks and relocating of aircraft on the apron. The perimeter road includes crossing specific taxiways Lima, Mike, Hotel-3, Hotel-4 and the ITB Apron Taxilane. Where the perimeter road crossing the taxiway/taxilane is marked, and when the driver has received training to be able to do so.
Valid for a maximum of two years.
ADA Category 3 (Red)
For the purpose of driving on the perimeter roads up to and including the taxiways.
Valid for a maximum of two years.
ADA Category 3RWY (Purple)
For the purpose of driving on the perimeter road up to an including all movement areas. This is the only category of ADA authorised to cross and enter a runway with permission from the tower.
Valid for a maximum of two years.
Assessment Information
ADA holders who are undertaking a reassessment must surrender their current ADA until they successfully pass the test. Failing an ADA renewal does not demonstrate the required competency for driving airside. If an applicant is unsuccessful in achieving a pass mark, they can re-sit the test, but only after a mandatory study / training period of a minimum of 72 hours.
| ADA Category | Questions | Pass mark | Assessment time |
| Category 1 | 20 | 18/20 | 30 minutes |
| Category 2 | 40 | 37/40 | 40 minutes |
| Category 2A | 40 | 37/40 | 40 minutes |
| Category 3 | 60 (includes 10 x geographic questions) | 55/60 | 60 minutes |
| Category 3RWY | 75 (includes 10 x geographic questions) | 70/75 | 60 minutes |
What to bring to your assessment:
- Original signed application form
- Current ASIC
- Current Drivers License (this must have your current residential address)
- Current ADA (renewals or reprints)
- Completed Logbook (new ADA applications, category upgrades and expired ADAs)
- Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC) Category 2A and Category 3RWY only
- Letter from your Manager (category 3RWY only)
Documentation submitted at the assessment are to be originals. ADA assessments cannot commence without the required paperwork.
Make a booking online:
To attend one of the assessment sessions, make a booking online here:
Application Fees
Your employer will be sent an invoice for the application fee. Payment of all application fees must be made within 30 days, or the ADA will be cancelled.
| Category | Fees (inclusive of GST) |
| Categories 1, 2 & 2A | $93.85 |
| Categories 3 & 3RWY | $106.50 |
| Reprint of an ADA | $41.25 |
| Update of details | $41.25 |
Authority for Use Airside
All vehicles operating airside at Brisbane Airport must display a valid Authority for Use Airside (AUA) permit.
Before applying for an AUA, applicants are required to submit the following:
- Completed AUA Application form
- Signed Indemnity Agreement for Authority for Use Airside (one per company, not per vehicle)
- Motor vehicle Insurance Certificate of Currency
- Public Liability Insurance Certificate with BAC noted as an "Interested Party" for a minimum of:
AUD $20 million for vehicles accessing Perimeter roads, Aircraft stands, Aprons and manoeuvring areas when towing aircraft only; OR
AUD $50 million for vehicles accessing Runways, Taxiways and Aircraft manoeuvring areas to conduct construction works/repairs;
that does not contain any exclusionary clause relating to any airport infrastructure, aircraft or matters relating to or in connection with the operation of vehicles on the Airside, and contains an ‘airside endorsement’.
Note: AUA Applications and Indemnity must be signed by an authorised company representative. Insurance certificates must be in Australian dollars.
Application Fees
| Authority for Use Airside Applications | Fee (inclusive of GST) |
| Application Fee | $56.90 |
| Reprint of an AUA | $41.25 |
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Request for Airside Operations Escort
Airside Operations facilitates an airside escort service. Escort services must be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance, by completing the form below and submitting via email to the Airside Operations Centre @email
Fees
All escort services incur a minimum charge of $139.40 covering the first hour. A rate of $139.40 per hour applies for each subsequent hour, or part thereof for the duration of the escort.
Cancellations
A minimum of four (4) hours notice is required for the cancellation on an escort service, Please note, cancellations fees may apply.