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# ATS.TR.245 Use of surface movement surveillance equipment at aerodromes

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDERS OF AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES · Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · EAR revision 12 Mar 2025

IR Implementing rule

## ATS.TR.245 Use of surface movement surveillance equipment at aerodromes

Where deemed necessary, in the absence of visual observation of all or part of the manoeuvring area or to supplement visual observation, advanced surface movement guidance and control systems (A-SMGCS) or other suitable surveillance equipment, shall be utilised by the air traffic services unit in order to:

(a) monitor the movements of aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area;

(b) provide directional information to pilots and vehicle drivers as necessary;

(c) provide advice and assistance for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area.

IR · ATS.TR.245 — Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/469 · ATM/ANS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 12 Mar 2025

GM Guidance material

## GM1 ATS.TR.245 Use of surface movement surveillance equipment at aerodromes

FUNCTIONS OF SURFACE MOVEMENT RADAR IN SURFACE MOVEMENT CONTROL

The information displayed on an SMR display may be used to assist in:

(a) monitoring of aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area for compliance with clearances and instructions;

(b) determining that a runway is clear of traffic prior to a landing or take-off;

(c) providing information on essential local traffic on or near the manoeuvring area;

(d) determining the location of aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area;

(e) providing directional taxi information to aircraft when requested by the pilot or deemed necessary by the air traffic controller. Except under special circumstances, e.g. emergencies, such information should not be issued in the form of specific heading instructions; and

(f) providing assistance and advice to emergency vehicles.

GM · GM1 ATS.TR.245 — Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · ED Decision 2020/008/R · ATM/ANS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 12 Mar 2025

GM Guidance material

## GM2 ATS.TR.245 Use of surface movement surveillance equipment at aerodromes

FUNCTIONS OF ADVANCED SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEMS — A-SMGCS IN SURFACE MOVEMENT CONTROL When authorised and subject to conditions prescribed by the competent authority, the information provided on an A-SMGCS display may be used for the purpose of:

(a) determining the location of aircraft on the movement area and vehicles on the manoeuvring area. Where visual observation by the aerodrome air traffic controller is not possible, or whenever deemed beneficial by the aerodrome air traffic controller, the information provided by A-SMGCS may be used to replace visual observation;

(b) monitoring of aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area for compliance with clearances and instructions;

(c) determining that a runway is clear of traffic or assisting in the assessment that a runway will be clear of traffic prior to a landing or take-off;

(d) providing information on essential local traffic on or near the manoeuvring area;

(e) providing directional taxi information to aircraft when requested by the pilot or deemed necessary by the air traffic controller. Such information should not be issued in the form of specific heading instructions (except in special circumstances, e.g. emergencies); and

(f) providing assistance and advice to emergency vehicles.

GM · GM2 ATS.TR.245 — Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · ED Decision 2020/008/R · ATM/ANS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 12 Mar 2025

[All rules in SUBPART B — TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDERS OF AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES (ATS.TR)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atm-ans/part-ats/subpart-b)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 12 Mar 2025, 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.