Aerodrome safeguarding

LLA is legally obliged to have an active policy of aerodrome safeguarding. This is managed by the airport's aerodrome safeguarding team which is responsible for making sure that no developments within the 15km safeguarding zone (30km for wind turbines) have an adverse effect on the airport's operation.

1. Protecting the airspace around the airport by ensuring there are no buildings or structures including cranes which may cause danger to aircraft either in the air or on the ground. The 15 km safeguarding circle around the airport is measured from the middle of the runway.
2. Wildlife and in particular, bird strikes, pose a serious threat to flight safety. The safeguarding team is responsible for ensuring that proposed developments for example, landscaping, waste disposal facilities etc. do not attract and encourage birds to congregate and cause a potential hazard for aircraft.
3. Ensuring that radar and navigational aids are not distorted by proposed developments. For example, wind turbines and large banks of solar panels can interfere with radar.
4. Making sure that visual aids, such as the runway lights and approach lights are not obscured or that other lights in the local area do not distract or cause confusion to pilots.