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Regulatory article (RA) 3000 series: air traffic management regulations (ATM)

This is the combined series for the 3000 ATM RAs. Produced by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA).

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Ministry of Defence and Military Aviation Authority
Published:
17 November 2014
Last updated:
4 June 2026
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  1. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3108 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme – Occurrence Reporting - Issue 3 and RA 3201 – Military Air Traffic Management - Issue 10 - See NAA 26/38.

  2. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3514 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Markings - Issue 4 - See NAA 26/30.

  3. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3261 - Aerodrome Services - Issue 13 - See NAA 26/27.

  4. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3130 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Safety Management - Issue 3, RA 3223 - Provision of Air Traffic Service Inside Controlled Airspace - Issue 4, RA 3225 – Mandatory Air Traffic Control Instructions - Issue 3, RA 3226 – Cooperative Surveillance Radar - Issue 4, RA 3236 – Clutter on Situational Displays - Issue 3, RA 3274 - Low Visibility Procedures - Issue 6, RA 3275 – Runway Visual Range - Issue 4, RA 3279 – Aircraft Last Look Checks - Issue 2, RA 3301 – Meteorological Support to Air Traffic Service Units - Issue 3, RA 3517 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Markers - Issue 3, RA 3518 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Visual Aids for Denoting Obstacles - Issue 3 and RA 3521 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Facilities - Issue 3 - See NAA 26/15, NAA 26/16, NAA 26/17, NAA 26/18, NAA 26/19, NAA 26/20, NAA 26/21, NAA 26/22, NAA 26/23, NAA 26/24 and NAA 26/25.

  5. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3227 – Methods of Identification - Issue 3, RA 3232 – Provision of Vectors to Aircraft conducting Radar to Visual Recoveries or Short Pattern Circuits below the Air Traffic Control Unit Terrain Safe Level - Issue 4, RA 3291 – Precision Approach Radar - Issue 4, RA 3511 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Physical Characteristics - Issue 5, RA 3515 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Lighting - Issue 5, RA 3519 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Visual Aids for Denoting Restricted Use Areas - Issue 2, RA 3536 - Domestic Helicopter Landing Site - Issue 7, RA 3590 - Maintenance and Safeguarding - Issue 7. See NAA 25/35, NAA 25/36, NAA 25/37, NAA 25/38, NAA 25/39 and NAA 25/40.

  6. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3224 – UK Flight Information Services and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Control Rules - Issue 3 and RA 3292 - Instrument Landing System - Approach Monitoring - Issue 4 - See NAA 25/16 and NAA 25/17.

  7. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3531 - Helicopter Landing Site - Physical Characteristics - Issue 2, RA 3532 - Helicopter Landing Site - Obstacle Environment - Issue 3, RA 3535 - Helicopter Landing Site - Lighting - Issue 4, RA 3536 - Domestic Helicopter Landing Site - Issue 6 - See NAA 24/69.

  8. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3261 - Aerodrome Service - Issue 12, RA 3271 - Brake Chute Operations - Issue 2, RA 3278 – Snow and Ice Operations - Issue 2, RA 3293 - Survillance Radar Approach - Issue 7, RA 3311 – Aircraft Emergency and Crash Procedures - Issue 2, RA 3522 – Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome – Vertical Landing Pads - Initial Issue and RA 3590 - Maintenance and Safeguarding - Issue 6 - See NAA 24/59, NAA 24/60, NAA 24/61, NAA 24/62 and NAA 24/63.

  9. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3104 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme – Maintenance Records - Issue 2, RA 3105 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme – Technical Information and Maintenance Documentation - Issue 2, RA 3106 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme – Maintenance Practices - Issue 2, RA 3107 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme – Equipment, Tools and Material - Issue 2 and RA 3108 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme – Occurrence Reporting - Issue 2 - See NAA 24/15, RA 3134 - Air Traffic Equipment Release into Service Process - Issue 3 - See NAA 24/16, RA 3202 - Entitlement to provide Air Traffic Services, an Air Ground Communication Service (Military) or use Air Ground Radios and Air Traffic Management Equipment - Issue 6 - See NAA 24/17, RA 3228 - Separation Standards - Issue 5 and RA 3238 - Controlled Airspace Deeming Conventions - Issue 4 - See NAA 24/18 and RA 3302 - Altimeter Settings - Issue 4 - See NAA 24/19.

  10. The combined 3000 series has been updated due to the withdrawal of RA 3294 - Reporting of Hazardous Flying Conditions.

  11. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3277 – Wake Turbulence - Issue 3 - See NAA 23/66.

  12. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3293 – Surveillance Radar Approach - Issue 6 - See NAA 23/57.

  13. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to introduce RA 3279 – Aircraft Last Look Checks - Initial Issue and withdraw RA 3276 – Truck Runway Control - see NAA 23/49, and reflect changes to RA 3049 – Defence Contractor Flying Organization responsibilities for UK Military Air System Operating Locations - Issue 7, RA 3136 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Technical Safeguarding - Issue 4, RA 3225 – Mandatory Air Traffic Control Instructions - Issue 2, RA 3226 – Secondary Surveillance Radar - Issue 3, RA 3230 - Traffic Coordination - Issue 3, RA 3236 – Clutter on Situational Displays - Issue 2, RA 3238 - Controlled Airspace Deeming Conventions - Issue 3, RA 3266 – Aerodrome Maintenance - Issue 3, RA 3536 - Domestic Helicopter Landing Site - Services, Equipment and Installations - Issue 5 and RA 3550 - Temporary Landing Zone - Issue 4 - see NAA 23/44, RA 3120 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Standards - Issue 3 - see NAA 23/45, RA 3202 – Entitlement to provide Air Traffic Services, an Air Ground Communication Service (Military) or use Air Ground Radios and Air Traffic Management Equipment - Issue 5 see NAA 23/46, RA 3232 – Provision of Vectors to Aircraft conducting Radar to Visual Recoveries or Short Pattern Circuits below the Air Traffic Control Unit Terrain Safe Level - Issue 3 - see NAA 23/47 and RA 3264 - Aerodrome Inspections - Issue 4 - see NAA 23/48.

  14. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3203 - Military and MOD Contracted Civilian Controller Medical Requirements - Issue 5 - See NAA 23/13, RA 3208 – Use of Unassured Aircraft Surveillance Data by Controllers - Initial Issue - See NAA 23/14, RA 3237 – Royal Low Level Corridors - Issue 4 - See NAA 23/15, RA 3269 – Use of Pyrotechnics, Firearms and Lasers to Support Aerodrome Operations - Issue 2 - See NAA 23/16, RA 3277 - Wake Turbulence - Issue 2 - See NAA 23/17, RA 3293 – Surveillance Radar Approach - Issue 5 - See NAA 23/18, RA 3312 – Overdue Action by Air Traffic Control - Issue 2 - See NAA 23/19, RA 3512 – Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome – Obstacle Environment - Issue 3 - See NAA 23/20, RA 3513 – Indicators and Signalling Devices - Issue 3 - See NAA 23/20 and RA 3515 – Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Lighting - Issue 4 - See NAA 23/20.

  15. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3100 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme - Issue 6, RA 3132 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Safety Cases - Issue 5, RA 3140 - Air Traffic Management Equipment End to End Safety - Issue 2, RA 3516 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Signs - Issue 3 - see NAA 22/24 and RA 3235 – Airborne Collision Avoidance Systems and Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems - Controller Responsibilities - Issue 3 - see NAA 22/25

  16. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3272 - Evaluation of Runway Surface Conditions - Issue 2 and RA 3590 - Maintenance and Safeguarding - Issue 5 - See NAA 22/15.

  17. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3204 - Air Traffic Management Records, RA 3207 - Controller Fatigue Management, RA 3221 - Enhanced Air Traffic Services Units, RA 3222 – Autonomous Radar Units, RA 3231 – Air Traffic Control Unit Terrain Safe Level and Terrain Clearance, RA 3232 – Provision of Vectors to Aircraft conducting Radar to Visual Recoveries or Short Pattern Circuits below the Air Traffic Control Unit Terrain Safe Level, RA 3239 – Aircraft Conducting Transits to / from Ships and Aerodromes, RA 3261 - Aerodrome Service, RA 3262 – Aerodrome Access, RA 3264 - Aerodrome Inspections, RA 3265 - Aerodrome Lighting Operating Requirements, RA 3267 - Aerodrome Vehicle Marking and Lighting Requirements, RA 3268 – Aircraft Arresting Systems, RA 3270 - Aerodrome Wildlife Control, RA 3276 – Truck Runway Control, RA 3302 – Altimeter Settings and RA 3500 - Aerodrome Design and Safeguarding - See NAA 22/07.

  18. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3132 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Safety Cases - Issue 4, RA 3134 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Release into Service Process - Issue 2, RA 3201 – Military Air Traffic Management - Issue 9 and RA 3202 – Air Traffic Service Provision – Qualifications and Entitlement, Training, Competence and Currency - Issue 4 - See NAA 21/55.

  19. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3136 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Technical Safeguarding - Issue 3, RA 3201 – Military Air Traffic Management - Issue 8, RA 3202 – Air Traffic Service Provision – Qualifications and Entitlement, Training, Competence and Currency - Issue 3, RA 3235 – Airborne Collision Avoidance Systems - Controller Responsibilities - Issue 2, RA 3237 – Royal Low Level Corridors - Issue 3, RA 3261 - Aerodrome Service - Issue 10, RA 3263 - Aerodrome Classification - Issue 6, RA 3270 - Aerodrome Wildlife Control - Issue 5, RA 3275 - Runway Visual Range - Issue 3, RA 3291 – Precision Approach Radar - Issue 3, RA 3292 - Instrument Landing Systems Monitoring - Issue 3, RA 3510 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Reference Information - Issue 5, RA 3511 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Physical Characteristics - Issue 4, RA 3515 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Lighting - Issue 3, RA 3590 - Maintenance and Safeguarding - Issue 4 - See NAA 21/54.

  20. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3234 – Air System Formations and introduces RA 3295 – Required Navigation Performance Approach – Controller Responsibilities - see NAA 21/26.

  21. The combined 3000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 3100 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme - Issue 5, RA 3102 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme Accountable Manager - Issue 3, RA 3136 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Technical Safeguarding - Issue 2, RA 3201 – Military Air Traffic Management - Issue 7, RA 3203 – Controller Medical Requirements - Issue 4, RA 3205 - Radar Analysis Cell - Issue 3, RA 3206 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Checks - Issue 2, RA 3223 - Provision of Air Traffic Service Inside Controlled Airspace - Issue 3, RA 3226 – Secondary Surveillance Radar - Issue 2, RA 3227 – Methods of Identification - Issue 2, RA 3228 – Separation Standards - Issue 4, RA 3230 - Traffic Coordination - Issue 2, RA 3233 - Conduct of Radar Handovers - Issue 3, RA 3238 - Controlled Airspace Deeming Conventions - Issue 2, RA 3240 – Contingency Operations for Simultaneous Failure of Surveillance Radars and / or Air Traffic Management Communication Systems - Issue 4, RA 3241 – Secondary Surveillance Radar Alone Operations - Issue 3, RA 3261 - Aerodrome Service - Issue 9, RA 3262 – Aerodrome Access - Issue 3, RA 3263 - Aerodrome Classification - Issue 5, RA 3264 - Aerodrome Inspections - Issue 2, RA 3265 - Aerodrome Lighting Operating Requirements - Issue 2, RA 3266 – Aerodrome Maintenance - Issue 2, RA 3268 – Air System Arresting Systems - Issue 2, RA 3270 - Aerodrome Wildlife Control - Issue 4, RA 3274 - Low Visibility Procedures - Issue 5, RA 3276 – Truck Runway Control - Issue 2, RA 3291 – Precision Approach Radar - Issue 2, RA 3292 - Instrument Landing Systems Monitoring - Issue 2, RA 3293 – Surveillance Radar Approach - Issue 4, RA 3313 - Air System Diversions - Issue 2, RA 3500 - Aerodrome Design and Safeguarding - Issue 4, RA 3510 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Reference Information - Issue 4, RA 3514 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Markings - Issue 3 and RA 3590 - Maintenance and Safeguarding - Issue 3 - see NAA 21/23 and RA 3132 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Safety Cases - Issue 3 - see NAA 21/24.

  22. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3203 - Controller Medical Requirements - Issue 3 - See NAA 20/29, RA 3049 – Defence Contractor Flying Organization responsibilities for UK Military Air System Operating Locations - Issue 6, RA 3201 – Military Air Traffic Management - Issue 6, RA 3261 - Aerodrome Service - Issue 8, RA 3263 - Aerodrome Classification - Issue 4, RA 3301 – Meteorological Information - Issue 2, RA 3510 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Reference Information - Issue 3, RA 3535 - Helicopter Landing Site - Lighting - Issue 3 and RA 3536 - Domestic Helicopter Landing Site - Services, Equipment and Installations - Issue 4 - See NAA 20/30.

  23. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3293 – Surveillance Radar Approach - Issue 3, RA 3500 - Aerodrome Design and Safeguarding - Issue 3, RA 3511 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Physical Characteristics - Issue 3, RA 3512 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Obstacle Environment - Issue 2, RA 3513 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Indicators and Signalling Devices - Issue 2, RA 3514 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Markings - Issue 2, RA 3515 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Lighting - Issue 2, RA 3516 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Signs - Issue 2, RA 3517 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Markers - Issue 2, RA 3518 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Visual Aids for Denoting Obstacles - Issue 2, RA 3520 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Aerodrome Electrical Systems - Issue 2, RA 3521 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Facilities - Issue 2, RA 3530 - Helicopter Landing Site - Reference Information - Issue 2, RA 3532 - Helicopter Landing Site - Obstacle Environment - Issue 2, RA 3533 - Helicopter Landing Site - Indicators and Signalling Devices - Issue 2, RA 3535 - Helicopter Landing Site - Lights - Issue 2, RA 3536 - Domestic Helicopter Landing Site - Services Equipment and Installations - Issue 3, RA 3550 - Temporary Landing Zone - Issue 3, RA 3590 - Maintenance and Safeguarding - Issue 2 - See NAA 20/06 and NAA 20/07.

  24. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3049 - Defence Contractor Flying Organization responsibilities for UK Military Air System Operating Locations Issue 5, RA 3261 - Aerodrome Service Issue 7, RA 3263 - Aerodrome Classification Issue 3, RA 3274 - Low Visibility Procedures Issue 4, RA 3510 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Reference Information Issue 2, RA 3536 - Domestic Helicopter Landing Site - Services, Equipment and Installations Issue 2 and RA 3550 - Temporary Landing Zone Issue 2 - See NAA 19/26.

  25. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3201 – Military Air Traffic Management Issue 5, RA 3500 - Aerodrome Design and Safeguarding Issue 2 and RA 3511 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Physical Characteristics Issue 2 – See NAA 19/08, NAA 19/09 and NAA 19/10.

  26. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3049 - Defence Contractor Flying Organization responsibilities for UK Military Air System Operating Locations Issue 4, RA 3130 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Safety Management Issue 2, RA 3132 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Safety Cases Issue 2 – See NAA 19/01.

  27. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3016 - Military Aerodrome Design and Safeguarding Criteria Issue 3, RA 3201 – Military Air Traffic Management Issue 4, RA 3263 - Aerodrome Classification Issue 2, RA 3270 - Aerodrome Wildlife Control Issue 3, RA 3274 - Low Visibility Procedures Issue 3, RA 3275 - Runway Visual Range Issue 2 and introduces RA 3500 - Aerodrome Design and Safeguarding, RA 3510 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Reference Information, RA 3511 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Physical Characteristics, RA 3512 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Obstacle Environment, RA 3513 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Indicators and Signalling Devices, RA 3514 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Markings, RA 3515 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Lighting, RA 3516 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Signs, RA 3517 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Markers, RA 3518 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Visual Aids for Denoting Obstacles, RA 3519 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Visual Aids for Denoting Restricted Use Areas, RA 3520 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Aerodrome Electrical Systems, RA 3521 - Permanent Fixed Wing Aerodrome - Facilities, RA 3530 - Helicopter Landing Site - Reference Information, RA 3531 - Helicopter Landing Site - Physical Characteristics, RA 3532 - Helicopter Landing Site - Obstacle Environment, RA 3533 - Helicopter Landing Site - Indicators and Signalling Devices, RA 3534 - Helicopter Landing Site - Markings, RA 3535 - Helicopter Landing Site - Lights, RA 3536 - Domestic Helicopter Landing Site - Services, Equipment and Installations, RA 3550 - Temporary Landing Zone and RA 3590 - Maintenance and Safeguarding - See NAA 18/23, 18/24 and 18/25.

  28. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3202 Air Traffic Management Qualifications Issue 2, RA 3261 Aerodrome Service Issue 6 and RA 3262 Aerodrome Access Issue 2 – See NAA 18/07 and NAA 18/08.

  29. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3237 – Royal Low Level Corridors Issue 2 – See NAA 18/04.

  30. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3201 – Military Air Traffic Management Issue 3 – See NAA 18/01.

  31. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3293 – Surveillance Radar Approach Issue 2 – See NAA 17/36.

  32. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3204 - Air Traffic Management Records Issue 3 – See NAA 17/30, RA 3228 – Separation Standards Issue 3 - See NAA 17/31, RA 3240 – Contingency Operations for Simultaneous Failure of Surveillance Radars and/or Air Traffic Management Communication Systems Issue 3 - See NAA 17/32 and RA 3241 – Secondary Surveillance Radar Alone Operations Issue 2 - See NAA 17/33.

  33. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3100 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme Issue 4, RA 3101 – Air Traffic Management (ATM) Equipment Organizations Exposition (AEOE) Issue 2, RA 3102 – Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme Accountable Manager Issue 2 and RA 3103 – AAOS Safety and Quality Management Systems Issue 3 – See NAA 17/18.

  34. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change toRA 3302 – Altimeter Settings Issue 2 – See NAA 17/14.

  35. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3221 – Enhanced Air Traffic Services Units and RA 3222 - Enhanced Air Traffic Services Units both Issue 2 – See NAA 17/12.

  36. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3203 – Controller Medical Requirements Issue 2 has been published.

  37. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the addition of RA 3207 - controller fatigue management initial issue – see NAA 16/29.

  38. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3261 – Aerodrome Service Issue 5 – See NAA 16/27.

  39. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to the 3000 Series Foreword – See NAA 16/26.

  40. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3205 – radar analysis cell (RAC) Issue 2 – See NAA 16/19.

  41. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3049 – Defence Contractor Flying Organization responsibilities for UK Military Air System Operating Locations Issue 3 – See NAA 16/17.

  42. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3261 - Aerodrome Service Issue 4 and RA 3274 - Low Visibility Procedures Issue 2 – See NAA 16/14.

  43. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3201 - Military Air Traffic Management (ATM) Issue 2 – See NAA 16/03.

  44. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the changes to RA 3204, RA 3223, RA 3224, RA 3228, RA 3233, RA 3239 and RA 3270 all Issue 2 – See NAA 15/41.

  45. The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3261: aerodrome aervice issue 3 – see NAA 15/37.

  46. See NAA 15/18.

  47. See NAA 15/15 and 15/17

  48. See NAA 15/13

  49. 3000 series: air traffic management regulations has been amended.

  50. 3000 series: air traffic management regulations has been amended.

  51. First published.

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