Consultation on changes to requirements
With the exception of editorial changes and requirements which need urgent publication, there is a formal consultation process for changes to Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements (OTARs).
Proposed changes will normally be available via this website. If you would like to be notified when material is available for review and comment, please register for Email Alerts at the bottom of this page.
Comments received during the consultation process will be considered and, where appropriate, changes will be incorporated into the amendment to the OTARs. Disindentified comments and our responses will be published in a log on this website following the formal consultation period.
You may comment on the content of the OTARs at any time by e-mailing assi.consultation@airsafety.aero.
The following OTARs are under consultation:
This OTAR Part has been revised to include unmanned aircraft operations.
Find out more about OTAR 13 and download the consultation document.
Comments on these amendments should be received by 23 September 2025 and can be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero.
This draft revision removes duplicate requirements related to RFFS, emergency response, heliport and water aerodrome obstacle limitation requirements already contained in OTAR Parts 140, 190 and 192.
Find out more about OTAR 139 and download the consultation document.Comments should be received by 23 September 2025 and can be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero.
This draft version amends the role and responsibilities of the Meteorological Authority. There are also minor textual changes and the introduction of ICAO PANS-MET (Doc 10157).
Find out more about OTAR 174 and download the consultation document.
Comments on these amendments should be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero or by post to our office address and received by 31 October 2025.
This draft revision includes the transfer of requirements from OTAR Part 139 related to emergency response and the deletion of definitions which are already described in OTAR Part 1 and ICAO Annex 14.
Find out more about OTAR 190 and download the consultation document.Comments should be received by 23 September 2025 and can be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero.
A second period of consultation on this OTAR is required following the receipt of an ICAO State Letter during the period of the first consultation. Proposed changes on reduced runway strip width for code number 3 non-instrument runway, new runway distance remaining signs (RDRS), and harmonisation of aerodrome lighting requirements for CAT II operations; main beam average intensity of lights; threshold marking; closed runway lighting; unserviceability signs.
Find out more about OTAR 191 and download the consultation document.
Comments on these amendments should be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero or by post to our office address and received by 3 October 2025.
What are OTARs?
The Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements (OTARs) describe the means by which aircraft operators, aviation personnel and providers of services can gain approvals, licences and certificates and the process through which these are maintained. This process ensures adequate levels of safety and internationally agreed standards are met. Complete list of OTAR Parts
Full Regulatory Impact Assessment on the Publication of Overseas Territories Aviation Regulations (OTARs)
A full Regulatory Impact Assessment on the publication of OTARs has been published.
Commenting on OTAR amendments
Comments can be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero or by post to:
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