Aerodromes
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Velocity Interoperability Network maintains the register of aerodromes in the Velocity Interoperability Network. Six aerodromes at the principal sites of the Network were entered on the register at establishment: two certified aerodromes, three licensed aerodromes and one registered airstrip. Each had previously been operated under the standards of the member organisation responsible for the site; their certificates, licences and registration were issued by the Authority on 6 September 2026 on the basis of inspections carried out during the transition period.
Central Exchange Aerodrome is the principal aerodrome of the Network and the only one to operate scheduled public transport. Westbrook Cargo Airfield serves the Westbrook Distribution Site and handles freight. Northgate and Eastfield airfields serve general aviation and flying training, Southbank Heliport serves helicopter operations at Southbank Terminal, and Meridian Airstrip is a grass strip used by light aircraft with the prior permission of the site.
The register of aerodromes. The register is maintained by the Authority and updated as certificates, licences and registrations are issued, varied or withdrawn. Runway designations are given by magnetic heading; lengths are the declared take-off run available.
| Aerodrome | Site | Category | Runway or landing area | Hours of operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Exchange Aerodrome | Central Exchange (principal site) | Certified | Runway 09/27, 2,400 m, paved | 24 hours | Certificate issued at establishment |
| Westbrook Cargo Airfield | Westbrook Distribution Site | Certified | Runway 14/32, 1,950 m, paved | 05:00–23:00 | Certificate issued at establishment |
| Northgate Airfield | Northgate Relay | Licensed | Runway 05/23, 1,450 m, paved | 06:00–22:00 | Licence issued at establishment |
| Southbank Heliport | Southbank Terminal | Licensed | Final approach and take-off area 30 m by 30 m, paved | 07:00–21:00 | Licence issued at establishment |
| Eastfield Airfield | Eastfield Campus | Licensed | Runway 11/29, 1,100 m, paved | Daylight hours | Licence issued at establishment |
| Meridian Airstrip | Meridian Court | Registered | Runway 03/21, 800 m, grass | Daylight hours; prior permission required | Registered at establishment |
Services at each aerodrome. The air traffic service named below should be contacted before entering the aerodrome's zone, as described on the Airspace page. Rescue and fire fighting categories follow the scale used by the Authority, in which a higher number denotes provision for larger aircraft; category H2 applies to heliports. Hours of the air traffic service are the hours of operation of the aerodrome.
| Aerodrome | Air traffic service | Rescue and fire fighting | Fuel | Customs on request |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Exchange Aerodrome | Central Exchange Tower and Network Approach (Air Navigation Service) | Category 7 | Jet fuel and aviation gasoline | Yes |
| Westbrook Cargo Airfield | Westbrook Tower (Air Navigation Service) | Category 6 | Jet fuel | Yes |
| Northgate Airfield | Northgate Information (aerodrome operator) | Category 3 | Jet fuel and aviation gasoline | Yes |
| Southbank Heliport | Southbank Heliport radio (aerodrome operator) | Category H2 | Jet fuel | No |
| Eastfield Airfield | Eastfield Information (aerodrome operator) | Category 2 | Aviation gasoline | Yes |
| Meridian Airstrip | None; air-to-ground on the Network common frequency | None | None | No |
Categories of aerodrome. The Authority places aerodromes in one of three categories according to the operations they support.
- Certified aerodromes
- Aerodromes used for scheduled public transport or by aircraft with a certified take-off mass above 5,700 kg. A certified aerodrome holds an aerodrome certificate, maintains an aerodrome manual and safety management system approved by the Authority, provides air traffic control and rescue and fire fighting services, and is inspected at least annually.
- Licensed aerodromes
- Aerodromes used for flying training, for commercial operations other than scheduled public transport, or by helicopters carrying passengers for hire. A licensed aerodrome holds an aerodrome licence, provides a flight information service and rescue and fire fighting appropriate to the aircraft using it, and is inspected at least every two years.
- Registered aerodromes
- Airstrips and landing sites used for private flying. Registration records the location, dimensions and hours of the site and confirms that it meets the minimum physical standards; it does not certify the site's services. Use is at the pilot's discretion and normally requires the prior permission of the site owner.
Applying for certification, a licence or registration. Organisations wishing to open a new aerodrome or landing site, or to change the category of an existing one, apply to the Authority in the same way for every category.
Step 1: Notify the Authority
Write to the Authority stating the location of the site, the category sought, the aircraft expected to use it and the date from which operations are intended. Pre-application meetings are offered for certified and licensed aerodromes.
Step 2: Submit the aerodrome manual
For certified and licensed aerodromes, submit the aerodrome manual describing the physical characteristics of the site, its obstacle survey, operating procedures, rescue and fire fighting arrangements and, for certified aerodromes, the safety management system.
Step 3: Inspection
The Authority's aerodrome inspectors visit the site to verify the survey, inspect the movement area, lighting and markings, and witness the rescue and fire fighting service. Findings are issued in writing with a period for correction.
Step 4: Certificate, licence or registration issued
When any findings have been closed, the Authority issues the certificate, licence or entry on the register, stating the category, the aircraft the aerodrome may accept and any conditions. Certified and licensed aerodromes are then entered into the audit cycle described on the Safety Oversight page.
The Authority does not operate aerodromes. Enquiries about the use of a particular aerodrome, including permission to land at Meridian Airstrip, should be addressed to the aerodrome operator. Enquiries about the register, including errors in an aerodrome's entry, may be sent to contact@aviation.gov.vin. Aircraft movements at each aerodrome are reported on the Statistics page; the inspection cycle for aerodromes is set out under Safety Oversight.