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title: "ADR.OPS.D.035 Aircraft parking — Part-ADR.OPS · Avioverse"
description: "The aerodrome operator shall establish and ensure the implementation of procedures to ensure that:"
url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aerodromes/operations-requirements-part-adr-ops/subpart-d/adr-ops-d-035"
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# ADR.OPS.D.035 Aircraft parking

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.D.035 Aircraft parking

The [aerodrome operator](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aerodrome-operator) shall establish and ensure the implementation of procedures to ensure that:

(a) an area designated for [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) parking on an [apron](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/apron) is monitored to ensure that the clearance distances are maintained during the parking manoeuvre;

(b) guidance is provided to enable the aircraft to park safely;

(c) automated parking guidance systems, if installed, are functioning properly;

(d) persons responsible for aircraft taxiing are alerted to stop the aircraft when the clearance distances are not maintained;

(e) persons, other than those required to assist the aircraft parking procedure, are prohibited to approach the aircraft when anti-collision lights are turned on and engines are running;

(f) the [aircraft stand](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft-stand) is clear of any [Foreign Object Debris (FOD)](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/foreign-object-debris) that may have an impact on safety.

IR · ADR.OPS.D.035 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1234 · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

AMC Acceptable means of compliance

## AMC1 ADR.OPS.D.035(a) Aircraft parking

MONITORING OF [AIRCRAFT STAND](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft-stand)

The monitoring of an [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) during its arrival to the assigned stand should be conducted either by assigned personnel at the stand or through cameras in order to verify that clearance distances are maintained.

AMC · AMC1 ADR.OPS.D.035(a) — 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.035(b) Aircraft parking

GUIDANCE OF [AIRCRAFT](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) DURING PARKING MANOEUVRES

Either of the following means should be used to guide an aircraft during parking manoeuvres:

(a) a visual or an advanced visual docking guidance system; or

(b) a marshaller(s).

AMC · AMC1 ADR.OPS.D.035(b) — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2020/021/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

AMC Acceptable means of compliance

## AMC2 ADR.OPS.D.035(b) Aircraft parking

OPERATION OF VISUAL AND ADVANCED VISUAL DOCKING GUIDANCE SYSTEMS

The procedure for the operation of visual and advanced visual docking guidance systems should:

(a) require the activation of the docking guidance system only when the stand is considered safe for use by the arriving [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) and the involved personnel in charge of parking operations are present;

(b) require the activation of the docking guidance system before the aircraft arrives at the stand;

(c) require to check the suitability of the docking guidance system for the type of aircraft the use of the stand is intended for; and

(d) include emergency procedures to inform the flight crew when the parking operation has to be discontinued.

AMC · AMC2 ADR.OPS.D.035(b) — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2020/021/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

AMC Acceptable means of compliance

## AMC3 ADR.OPS.D.035(b) Aircraft parking

PROCEDURE FOR THE PROVISION OF MARSHALLING SERVICES

(a) The procedure for marshalling services, established by the [aerodrome operator](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aerodrome-operator), should require the provision of marshalling services where visual or advanced visual docking guidance systems do not exist or are unserviceable, or where guidance to [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) parking is required to avoid a safety hazard.

(b) The procedure should include comprehensive written instructions for marshallers, including:

(1) the need for the marshaller to ensure, before making the authorised hand signals, that the area within which the aircraft will be guided is clear of obstacles which the aircraft, in complying with their hand signals, might otherwise hit;

(2) the circumstances where one or more marshallers may be used and the circumstances when wing walkers are necessary; and

(3) the action to be taken in the event of an emergency or incident involving an aircraft and/or a vehicle during marshalling.

AMC · AMC3 ADR.OPS.D.035(b) — 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.035(c) Aircraft parking

[INSPECTION](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/inspection) OF VISUAL/ADVANCED VISUAL DOCKING GUIDANCE SYSTEMS

Where a visual/advanced visual docking guidance system is provided, the [aerodrome operator](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aerodrome-operator) should ensure that the stopping guidance element is calibrated and is clearly and unambiguously indicated to all selected [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft). The visual/advanced visual docking guidance system should be regularly checked for [accuracy](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/accuracy). Such systems should be subjected to daily serviceability checks whose results should be recorded.

AMC · AMC1 ADR.OPS.D.035(c) — 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 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.