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title: "ADR.OPS.B.027 Operation of vehicles — Part-ADR.OPS · Avioverse"
description: "The driver of a vehicle on the manoeuvring area shall operate the vehicle:"
url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aerodromes/operations-requirements-part-adr-ops/subpart-b/adr-ops-b-027"
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# ADR.OPS.B.027 Operation of vehicles

ANNEX IV — Operations Requirements (Part-ADR.OPS) · Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

Official sources: [EASA Easy Access Rules (opens in a new tab)](https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/document-library/easy-access-rules/easy-access-rules-aerodromes) · [EUR-Lex 2014/139 (opens in a new tab)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32014R0139)

IR Implementing rule

## ADR.OPS.B.027 Operation of vehicles

(a) The driver of a vehicle on the [manoeuvring area](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/manoeuvring-area) shall operate the vehicle:

(1) only as authorised by the [air traffic services](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/air-traffic-services) unit, and in accordance with the instructions issued by that unit;

(2) in compliance with all mandatory instructions conveyed by markings and signs unless otherwise authorised by the air traffic services unit;

(3) in compliance with all mandatory instructions conveyed by lights.

(b) The driver of a vehicle on the manoeuvring area shall operate the vehicle in accordance with the following rules:

(1) emergency vehicles that proceed to the assistance of an [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) in distress shall be afforded priority over all other surface [movement](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/movement) traffic;

(2) subject to the provisions of point (1):

(i) vehicles and vehicles towing aircraft shall give way to aircraft which are landing, taking off, or taxiing;

(ii) vehicles that do not tow aircraft shall give way to vehicles towing aircraft;

(iii) vehicles that do not tow aircraft shall give way to other vehicles that do not tow aircraft in accordance with the air traffic services unit instructions;

(iv) notwithstanding the provisions of points (i), (ii) and (iii), vehicles and vehicles towing aircraft shall comply with the instructions issued by the air traffic services unit.

(c) The driver of a radio-equipped vehicle, intending to operate or operating on the manoeuvring area, shall:

(1) establish satisfactory two-way radio communication with the air traffic services unit on the appropriate air traffic services frequency before entering the manoeuvring area, and maintain a continuous listening watch on the assigned frequency;

(2) before entering the manoeuvring area, obtain authorisation from the air traffic services unit and shall operate only as authorised by the air traffic services unit. Notwithstanding such an authorisation, entry to a [runway](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/runway) or [runway strip](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/runway-strip) or change in the operation authorised, shall be subject to a further specific authorisation by the air traffic services unit;

(3) read back to the air traffic services personnel safety-related parts of the instructions which are transmitted by voice. Instructions to enter, hold short of, cross and operate on any runway, [taxiway](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/taxiway) or runway strip shall always be read back;

(4) read back to the air traffic services personnel or acknowledge instructions other than in point (3) in a manner to clearly indicate that they have been understood and shall be complied with.

(d) The driver of a vehicle that is operating in the manoeuvring area, when in doubt as to the position of the vehicle with respect to the manoeuvring area, shall:

(1) notify the air traffic services unit of the circumstances, including the last known position;

(2) simultaneously, unless otherwise instructed by the air traffic services unit, vacate the runway, taxiway, or other part of the manoeuvring area, to a safe distance as expeditiously as possible;

(3) after actions referred to in points (1) and (2), stop the vehicle.

(e) The driver of a vehicle on the manoeuvring area:

(1) when operating a vehicle on a runway strip when that runway is used for landing or take-off, shall not approach the runway closer than the distance at which the [runway-holding position](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/runway-holding-position) or any [road](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/road)-holding positions have been established for that runway;

(2) when a runway is used for landing or take-off, shall not operate a vehicle on:

(i) the part of the runway strip extending beyond the runway ends of that runway;

(ii) the runway-end safety areas of that runway;

(iii) a [clearway](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/clearway), if available, at a distance that would endanger an aircraft on the air.

(f) The driver of a radio-equipped vehicle on the [apron](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/apron) shall, if so required at the [aerodrome](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aerodrome):

(1) establish satisfactory two-way radio communication with the responsible unit designated by the [aerodrome operator](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aerodrome-operator) before entering the apron;

(2) maintain a continuous listening watch on the assigned frequency.

(g) The driver of a vehicle on the apron shall operate the vehicle in accordance with the following:

(1) only as authorised by the responsible unit designated by the aerodrome operator, and in accordance with the instructions issued by that unit;

(2) in compliance with all mandatory instructions conveyed by markings and signs unless otherwise authorised by the responsible unit designated by the aerodrome operator;

(3) in compliance with all mandatory instructions conveyed by lights;

(4) give way to an emergency vehicle, an aircraft taxiing, about to taxi, or being pushed or towed;

(5) give way to other vehicles in accordance with local regulations;

(6) always give priority over emergency vehicles responding to an emergency.

(h) The driver of a vehicle on the [movement area](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/movement-area) and other operational areas shall:

(1) operate the vehicle in accordance with the established speed limits and driving routes;

(2) not be engaged in disturbing or distracting activities while driving;

(3) comply with the communication requirements and the operational procedures contained in the aerodrome manual.

(i) The driver of a vehicle escorting another vehicle shall ensure that the driver of the escorted vehicle operates the vehicle in accordance with the instructions given.

(j) The driver of a vehicle shall park the vehicle only in areas designated by the aerodrome operator.

(k) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement procedures to ensure that drivers that operate on the movement area and other operational areas comply with points (a) to (j).

IR · ADR.OPS.B.027 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/2148 · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

GM Guidance material

## GM1 ADR.OPS.B.027(e)(1) Operation of vehicles

OPERATION OF VEHICLES ON [RUNWAY](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/runway) STRIPS, RESA AND CLEARWAYS

For the establishment of a [runway-holding position](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/runway-holding-position) or any [road](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/road) holding positions, see CS ADR-DSN.D.340.

GM · GM1 ADR.OPS.B.027(e)(1) — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2021/003/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

AMC Acceptable means of compliance

## AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.027(g) Operation of vehicles

OPERATION OF GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT TO AND FROM THE [AIRCRAFT](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) DURING TURNAROUND

[Aerodrome](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aerodrome) operators that themselves provide ground handling services for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) and/or ground transport for passengers and crews and are subject to the exemptions referred to in Article 2(3)(h) and (j) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 should:

(a) apply a no-touch policy regarding the ground support equipment (GSE) used for the boarding and disembarkation of PRM unless the equipment has proximity or self-levelling sensors, depending on the GSE type, or in specifically accepted circumstances required by the type of GSE in operation;

(b) ensure that the personnel operating GSE around the aircraft during turnaround, to provide PRM handling services and ground transportation of passengers and crews, also receive the following training courses, as applicable:

(1) awareness training on safety on the [apron](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/apron) during turnaround activities;

(2) safety training for handling PRM to cover:

(i) correct positioning of GSE relative to the aircraft for PRM boarding and disembarkation;

(ii) aircraft [operator](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/operator) procedures and instructions for the boarding and disembarkation of PRM.

\[applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/009/R]

AMC · AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.027(g) — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2025/009/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

AMC Acceptable means of compliance

## AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.027(h)(2) Operation of vehicles

DISTURBING AND DISTRACTING ACTIVITIES WHILE DRIVING

When driving, a ‘sterile-cab concept’ should be implemented. In line with this, drivers should not be involved in non-essential activities that may affect their attention, situational awareness or judgement.

Such activities include but are not limited to the following:

(a) texting with mobile phones or other devices;

(b) making or answering phone calls;

(c) listening to music or making use of media;

(d) being involved in activities that require the lowering of the radio volume, if the vehicle is radio equipped; and

(e) non-essential conversations with other persons that are in the driver’s cabin, or over the radio.

Moreover, the vehicle’s cabin should be kept free of loose and distracting articles/items.

AMC · AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.027(h)(2) — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2021/003/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

[All rules in SUBPART B — AERODROME OPERATIONAL SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATIONS (ADR.OPS.B)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aerodromes/operations-requirements-part-adr-ops/subpart-b)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 13 Mar 2026, extracted 2 Nov 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.