Licence for setting up and operating a heliport
Application for a licence for setting up and operating a heliport
The application must be submitted in person to the mailing address of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, Athens International Airport/AIA, Building 45, P.C. 190 19, Spata, or electronically (via email: info@hcaa.gov.gr) to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority/Directorate for the Supervision of Air Navigation and Airports/Division of Heliport Regulations and Supervision, Charts, and Obstacles. The application must contain: the full details of the applicant; in the case of a legal person, the application must be submitted by the legal person’s representative, together with the legal person’s articles of association. The application must include: (a) the type and dimensions of the largest helicopter to be used at the heliport; (b) a description of the site and its physical characteristics (ground-level or elevated, and whether it is located in a residential area); (c) the meteorological conditions for conducting flights at the heliport (VMC-IMC); (d) the intention to conduct flights at night; (e) the intention to use visual aids and communication frequencies. The application shall include the full name, address and contact details of the site owner, topographic maps of the area indicating the exact location of the heliport at scales of (a) 1:50,000, and (b) 1:5,000, as well as the coordinates of the site in latitude and longitude (WGS 84 reference system, with an accuracy of one second of arc) and in x and y (HATT and GGRS87 reference systems), together with the elevation of the site above mean sea level (MSL).
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
The existence of a legal interest in initiating the procedure, through the submission of the relevant application, for setting up a heliport by a private, municipal or public entity. It shall be granted to a government agency, a natural person, or a legal person under public or private law, including local government bodies. Pursuant to Presidential Decree 19/2009 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 35), Article 4(1, 2, 3).
Submission of the application in person or electronically to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. The application must contain: the full details of the party with a legitimate interest in setting up the heliport; in the case of a legal person, the application must be submitted by the legal person’s representative, with the legal person’s articles of association. The application must include the type and dimensions of the largest helicopter to be used at the heliport, a description of the site and its physical characteristics (ground-level or elevated, and whether it is located in a residential area), the meteorological conditions for conducting flights at the heliport (VMC-IMC), the intention to conduct flights at night, the intention to use visual aids and communication frequencies, full name, address and contact details of the site owner, maps of the area indicating the exact location of the heliport at scales of 1:50,000 and 1:5,000, as well as the coordinates of the site in latitude and longitude (WGS 84 reference system, with an accuracy of one second of arc) and in x and y (HATT and GGRS87 reference systems), together with the elevation of the site above mean sea level (MSL). Pursuant to Article 5 of Presidential Decree No 19/2009 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 35)
This procedure concerns granting a licence for setting up and operating a heliport. It is addressed to citizens, local government bodies, private companies, and public institutions.
Domestic travel of HCAA staff (for third parties) Fee code 3391 concerns the travel expenses of Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority staff. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019.
Travel away from the HCAA premises (€100 per day/employee) Fee code 3392 concerns compensation payable to the Authority for the assignment of an employee away from their official duty station. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019.
Private Heliports Fee code 3868 concerns the opening of a private heliport application file. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019.
Municipal, Government, or Hospital Heliports Fee code 3869 concerns the opening of an application file for a municipal, hospital or public heliport. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019.
Private Heliports Fee code 3871 concerns a site visit to inspect a private heliport as part of the licensing process, at the request of the relevant authority. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019.
Private Heliports Fee code 3873 concerns travel for the purpose of inspecting the private heliport following its licensing. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019.
Amendment of licence/certificate details Fee code 3874 concerns the amendment of the heliport licence details. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019.
Change of trade name on a licence/certificate Fee code 3875 concerns the change of the trade name on the heliport licence. Pursuant to Decision on fees and charges for services provided by the HCAA, Government Gazette, Series II, No 2658/2019.
Proof that the required land for the construction of a heliport has been secured, with the plot of land clearly identified, owned by the interested party, granted to the interested party, or leased to the interested party; these legal circumstances must be evidenced by dated documents; Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(3a)
A detailed recent topographic plan of the designated site, referenced to the National Grid, at a scale of 1:500 and covering a radius of two hundred and fifty metres from the heliport reference point, with contour lines at one-metre intervals and elevations referenced to Mean Sea Level, showing the natural features and approach paths of the heliport, the other required facilities and infrastructure, as well as the coordinates of the heliport centre in φ and λ (WGS 84 reference system, with an accuracy of one second of arc) and in x and y (HATT and EGSA ’87 reference systems), together with the elevation above Mean Sea Level. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(3b)
Attestation from the competent town planning authority, attestation from the forestry authority, and attestation from the ephorate of antiquities regarding land use and the nature of the site, respectively. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(3c)
Decision approving the environmental conditions for the construction of the heliport, or submission by the competent authority of the Standard Environmental Commitments/SEC. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(4a).
Detailed designs for infrastructure works, building facilities, electromechanical equipment, and other heliport installations. The studies shall be submitted for compatibility check pursuant to the requirements of the Authority. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009, Article 6(4b).
Heliport operations manual. When scheduled (regular) flights for passenger, mail, or cargo transport are to be carried out at the heliport, where helicopter maintenance and repair services are provided, where helicopter refuelling takes place, or where a pilot training school is based at the heliport, the preparation, submission, and approval by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority of a mandatory Heliport Operations Manual is required, and such a manual must be in place. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No 19/2009 Article 9(1).
For Legal Persons Governed by Public or Private Law
It should be clear that the use of the site for the creation of a heliport (private or municipal) is allowed, that it will not be built in an area that is classified as forest and that it does not concern an area that is archaeologically protected.
The submitted designs, installations, structures, main and ancillary buildings, infrastructure works, equipment of all kinds and aids must comply with the requirements of national and international legislation, as well as the specifications and requirements of the applicable provisions of the relevant Annexes to the Chicago Convention. The costs of studies, construction, equipment, infrastructure, completion of the required works, visual aids, the required equipment and any other equipage or machinery necessary for the operation and safety of the heliport, as well as the cost of the necessary travel for Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority staff shall be borne entirely by the applicant.
The manual shall contain all the guidance regarding the heliport, as well as the guidelines and staff necessary for its safe operation. The following information, among other things, should be included: the organizational structure of the entity; the projected staffing levels; the contact details of the fire safety officer; the contact details of the heliport’s senior personnel; the arrangements for their mutual substitution; the heliport’s operational data; its physical characteristics; its safety and operational infrastructure and equipment; the maximum overall length and category of the largest helicopter intended to operate; the fire safety category; emergency procedures; any time and environmental restrictions; procedures for helicopter handling, storage, and refuelling at the heliport; operational procedures; a 1:500 topographic plan showing all heliport facilities and equipment; and air traffic procedures related to flights to and from the heliport.
Issuance of a licence for setting up and operating a heliport
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL OF AVIATION ACTIVITIES DIRECTORATE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF AIR NAVIGATION AND AIRPORTS
This procedure concerns the granting of a licence for setting up and operating a heliport. It is addressed to citizens, private companies, and public institutions. The average estimated time mentioned refers to the administrative procedures required. The time required for the applicant to complete the construction of the heliport facilities and equipment, as well as any necessary interventions that may be required following the final inspection of the heliport by inspectors of the Civil Aviation Authority, is not taken into account. If, on the basis of the final findings of the Authority’s inspectors, it is determined that the heliport requires further corrective measures and a new inspection is necessary, an additional fee shall be paid, as applicable, to the Greek State.
On the establishment, operation and competences of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.
On the establishment, construction, equipment, operation and exploitation of heliports.
On the adoption of fire safety regulations for airports, heliports and aircraft landing areas.
Regulation governing aircraft refuelling at airports
On the environmental licensing of projects and activities.
On the classification of public and private projects and activities into categories and subcategories pursuant to Article 1(4) of Law 4014/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 209), as amended and in force.
On standard environmental commitments for projects and activities falling within Category B of Group 1, ‘Land and air transport projects’, of Annex 1 to Ministerial Decision 1958/2012, as applicable.
On fixing fees and charges for services provided by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), as well as updating of applicable fees, charges and other rights.
On the decision of the Executive Board of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority on the: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority Inspections Regulation.
Annex 14, Volume II to the Chicago Convention, as incorporated into national legislation by means of Decision No 1866/17.01.2024 Adoption of Standards and Recommended Practices of Annex 14, Volume II to the Chicago Convention (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1165) of the Governor of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority;
Application for review or hierarchical administrative appeal in accordance with Article 24 of Law 2690/1999. The applicant may request that the administrative authority revoke it (application for review). The administrative authority to which the relevant application has been submitted must notify the applicant of its decision within thirty days at the latest, unless specific provisions provide otherwise.
Receipt and initial processing of the application. Verification that all required supporting documents for the application have been submitted.
Drafting a request to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff and the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority for their respective approvals.
Conducting an on-site inspection to assess the feasibility of constructing a heliport. Issuance of a preliminary suitability determination. Article 6(2) of Presidential Decree 19/2009.
In order for the application to be further reviewed, the applicant is required to submit the following supporting documents: a) proof that the required land for the construction of a heliport has been secured. The plot of land must be clearly identified, owned by the applicant, granted to the applicant or leased to the applicant; these legal circumstances must be evidenced by dated documents; b) a detailed recent topographic plan of the designated site, referenced to the National Grid, at a scale of 1:500 and covering a radius of two hundred and fifty (250) metres from the heliport reference point, with contour lines at one-metre intervals and elevations referenced to Mean Sea Level, showing the natural features and approach paths of the heliport, the other required facilities and infrastructure, and the geographic coordinates of the centre of the helicopter landing and take-off area in latitude and longitude (WGS 84 reference system, with an accuracy of one second of arc) and in x and y (ΗΑΤΤ and EGSA ’87 reference systems), together with the elevation above Mean Sea Level; c) certificate issued by the competent urban planning authority, forestry authority or Ephorate of Antiquities concerning land use and the classification of the area, respectively; d) a decision on the approval of environmental conditions, issued pursuant to the provisions of Articles 3 and 4 of Law 1650/1986 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 160/1986), as amended by Law 3010/2002 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 91/2002), or a declaration of the SECs, as applicable; e) detailed designs for infrastructure works, building facilities, electromechanical equipment, and other planned installations. The studies referred to in this subparagraph only (4b) shall be submitted for the purpose of verifying their compatibility with the requirements of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.
Issuance of a Certificate of Site Suitability for the construction of a heliport.
Final inspection of the heliport following the completion of its construction. Pursuant to Article 10 of Presidential Decree 19/2009.
Issuance of a licence for setting up and operating a heliport.
Pursuant to Presidential Decree 19/2009, Article 6(1) and Article 4
The certificate is valid for two years from the date of issuance and pertains to the heliport construction licence. Pursuant to Article 6(4) of Presidential Decree 19/2009
Following the successful construction of the heliport and the completion of all the preceding stages, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority issues the Decision on setting up and operating the heliport. Pursuant to Article 11 of Presidential Decree 19/2009
Request to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff and the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
Issuance of a preliminary suitability determination following an on-site inspection
Submission of further supporting documents by the applicant
Issuance of a Certificate of Site Suitability
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