--- title: "ADR.OPS.D.025 Aircraft stand allocation — Part-ADR.OPS · Avioverse" description: "The aerodrome operator shall establish and ensure the implementation of procedures to ensure that the allocated aircraft stand is:" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aerodromes/operations-requirements-part-adr-ops/subpart-d/adr-ops-d-025" --- # ADR.OPS.D.025 Aircraft stand allocation ANNEX IV — Operations Requirements (Part-ADR.OPS) · Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026 IR Implementing rule ## ADR.OPS.D.025 Aircraft stand allocation (a) The [aerodrome operator](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aerodrome-operator) shall establish and ensure the implementation of procedures to ensure that the allocated [aircraft stand](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft-stand) is: (1) suitable for the [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) type intended to use it; (2) communicated to the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS, when established, or to the appropriate air traffic service provider; (3) communicated to the persons responsible for the manoeuvring of the aircraft. (b) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that, at least the following parameters are taken into consideration when allocating aircraft to aircraft stands: (1) aircraft characteristics; (2) parking aids; (3) facilities serving the aircraft stand; (4) vicinity of infrastructure; (5) other parked aircraft in the neighbouring aircraft stands; (6) aircraft stand dependencies. IR · ADR.OPS.D.025 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1234 · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026 GM Guidance material ## GM1 ADR.OPS.D.025 Aircraft stand allocation RESPONSIBILITY FOR [AIRCRAFT STAND](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft-stand) ALLOCATION The overall responsibility for aircraft stand allocation normally lies with the [aerodrome operator](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aerodrome-operator). The aerodrome operator may also decide to delegate the aircraft stand allocation to an air [operator](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/operator) or to an organisation responsible for the provision of groundhandling services if they have a dedicated terminal or an [apron](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/apron) area. However, the aerodrome operator remains ultimately responsible for ensuring that safety is maintained. GM · GM1 ADR.OPS.D.025 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2020/021/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026 AMC Acceptable means of compliance ## AMC1 ADR.OPS.D.025(a)(3) Aircraft stand allocation COMMUNICATION OF THE ASSIGNED [AIRCRAFT STAND](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft-stand) TO THE PERSONNEL DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANOEUVRING OF THE [AIRCRAFT](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) The information on the stand assigned to arriving aircraft should be communicated to the personnel responsible for the manoeuvring of arriving aircraft: (a) through a radio frequency; or (b) through data link communication; or (c) with a ‘FOLLOW ME’ vehicle; or (d) with marshalling hand signals; or (e) with a visual docking guidance system; or (f) any combination of the above. AMC · AMC1 ADR.OPS.D.025(a)(3) — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2020/021/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026 GM Guidance material ## GM1 ADR.OPS.D.025(b)(1) Aircraft stand allocation CONSIDERATION OF [AIRCRAFT](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) CHARACTERISTICS FOR [AIRCRAFT STAND](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft-stand) ALLOCATION The following aircraft characteristics are to be considered for the allocation of a stand: (a) Fuselage length The fuselage length is relevant for: (1) the dimension of the [movement area](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/movement-area) ([taxiway](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/taxiway) holding bays and aprons), passenger gates and terminal areas; and (2) the clearance at the aircraft stand. (b) Sill height The sill height is relevant for: (1) the operational limits of the passenger boarding bridges (including the number of passenger boarding bridges needed); (2) the mobile steps; and (3) the access of vehicles for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). (c) Tail height The tail height is relevant for: (1) de-icing/anti-icing facilities; and (2) protection of the [aerodrome](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aerodrome)’s [obstacle](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/obstacle) limitation surfaces. (d) Wingspan The wingspan is relevant for: (1) the dimensions of aprons and holding bays; (2) the stand selection; and (3) the clearance at the aircraft stand. (e) Wing tip vertical clearance The wing tip vertical clearance is relevant for [apron](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/apron) and [holding bay](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/holding-bay) clearances with heightlimited objects. (f) Cockpit view The relevant geometric parameters to assess the cockpit view are the cockpit height, the cockpit cut-off angle, and the corresponding obscured segment. The cockpit view is relevant for maintaining a view of the stand entry guidance. (g) Engine characteristics The engine characteristics include engine geometry and engine airflow characteristics, which may affect aerodrome infrastructure, as well as aircraft groundhandling and the operations taking place in adjacent areas which are likely to become affected from jet blast. (1) The engine geometry aspects are the following: (i) the number of engines; (ii) the location of the engines (span and length); (iii) the vertical clearance of the engines; and (iv) the vertical and horizontal extension of possible jet blast. (2) The engine airflow characteristics are the following: (i) idle and breakaway thrust; and (ii) inlet suction effects at ground level. GM · GM1 ADR.OPS.D.025(b)(1) — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2020/021/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026 GM Guidance material ## GM1 ADR.OPS.D.025(b)(2) Aircraft stand allocation PARKING AIDS The following are considered parking aids: (a) a visual or an advanced visual docking guidance system; (b) a marshaller. GM · GM1 ADR.OPS.D.025(b)(2) — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2020/021/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026 GM Guidance material ## GM1 ADR.OPS.D.025(b)(3) Aircraft stand allocation FACILITIES SERVING THE [AIRCRAFT STAND](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft-stand) The following facilities may have an impact on the allocation of aircraft stand: (a) passenger boarding bridges; (b) fixed ground power supply units; (c) air-conditioning units; (d) location of fuel pits; (e) equipment parking areas. GM · GM1 ADR.OPS.D.025(b)(3) — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2020/021/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026 [All rules in SUBPART D — APRON MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aerodromes/operations-requirements-part-adr-ops/subpart-d) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 13 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.