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Airport Profile | Safety Policy | BSi Certification | Future Development | Airport Usage | Regulatory Bodies | Airport Byelaws | Airport Surface Access | Tariff & Terms (Aircraft/Airline) | Financial Reports | Consultative Committee
Airport Profile
Exeter International Airport is operated by Regional
and City Airports Limited (RCA) and the airport's Management Team oversee the daily running of the
airport. Their aim together with over 250 members of staff, is to make
RCA officially purchased the airport from Devon County
Council for £60 million on 5 January 2007 and the company is backed by both the
investment expertise and infrastructure development skills of Balfour Beatty, a world-class
engineering, construction, services and investment business responsible for
creating and caring for essential assets, utility systems and major structures.
Our primary function is the management, delivery and operation of a range of airport landside and airside services which enables passengers to move through the airport terminal building onto and from an aircraft in a safe manner with minimal delay and disruption. We are also committed to monitoring and improving the overall quality, environmental and health and safety performance in all aspects of service delivery. It is a major and continuing priority to implement and maintain the Company Integrated Management System (CIMS) and adhere to the policy.
The Airport News page shows events of recent months and Archived News of recent years. Airport History tells of the airport's interesting past since it was opened in 1937 and the part it played during World War II is documented in the Airport War Years. The airport also has listings on Wikipedia, Facebook and Twitter.
Safety Policy
The Safety Policy states that the airport recognises and accepts responsibility to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that the airport is safe for use by aircraft. The General Public Safety document also states that there is a policy to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of all users of the airport and the Employees Safety document states that the airport recognises and accepts its responsibilities as an employer to provide, so far as is reasonably practicable, a safe working environment for all of its employees and to ensure their safety whilst on the premises.
Exeter Airport also operates a programme of Zero Harm to develop and promote safety. Under the scheme the airport will ensure that it operates in a safe and secure manner with the constant involvement of all staff, its airlines and airport partners.
BSi Certification
BSI Standards is the UK's National Standards Body (NSB) and works to facilitate the production of British, European and international standards.
Following rigorous British Standard (BSi) assessments against Environmental Management (ISO 14001), Quality Management (ISO9001) and Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSAS 18001) certification has been achieved by Exeter Airport and it now operates a recognised fully functional Integrated Management System for the delivery and operation of a range of airport land-side
and air-side services including ground handling, security, refuelling,
air traffic control and rescue and fire services.
The International Standards achievement demonstrates the airport’s ongoing commitment to deliver excellence in customer service, the drive for environmental improvement and the wish to maintain a culture of Health and Safety awareness.
Future Development
The Department for Transport's White Paper, "The Future of Air Transport" has set out a strategic framework for the development of airport capacity in the United Kingdom and it states that Exeter, "has a distinctive role in serving the local catchment area and there is significant scope for development without major environmental impacts".
The airport's future development is in accordance with the DfT's Airport Master Plans Guidance - Regulatory Impact Assessment. The Masterplan provides a mechanism for explaining a future strategic framework and sets out proposals for major infrastructure development.
The Exeter Airport Master Plan details runway and terminal capacity constraints which include aircraft size, scheduling, environmental and safety issues. It is submitted for consultation during early 2008 and offers a wide range of stakeholders the opportunity to comment on the airport's future.
The local planning authority, East Devon District Council, will also oversee all future development and the airport will take into account the Environmental Issues.
Airport Usage
Exeter has been one of the greatest airports for growth in passenger numbers in the UK during the past few years and the usage is documented in the CAA UK Airport Statistics.
Regulatory Bodies
The Civil Aviation Authority together with Department for Transport set down guidelines for the operational procedures at the airport.
Airport Byelaws
Exeter and Devon Airport Limited in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 63 of the Airports Act 1986 and section 37 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982 and of all other powers enabling it in that behalf, have in place Byelaws which shall apply within Exeter Airport.
Airport Surface Access
In accordance with the DfT directive, the airport hosts Airport Transport Forums to discuss Exeter International Airport's Airport Surface Access Strategy (ASAS) and works with the local authority, local planning and highway authorities, infrastructure providers, transport operators and other interested parties, to improve the surface access to the airport. The airport also assists with the funding of the bus service.
Tariff & Terms (Aircraft/Airline)
Exeter International Airport's aircraft/airline Tariff & Terms are published annually and are updated on 1 April. Any fees should be settled with the airport's Finance Department (GA with Flight Briefing). Passenger Taxes and Charges are detailed in the Passenger Information section.
Exeter Airport does not require passengers to pay an additional charge, sometimes referred to as an Airport Development Fee (ADF).
Financial Reports
Financial reports and other business details are held by Companies House from where information can be ordered.
Airport Consultative Committee
Exeter International Airport's Consultative Committee meets regularly to discuss environmental and noise issues. It works to Department for Transport Guidelines for Airport Consultative Committees and has representatives from Local Parish, District and City Councils. Please see the leaflet Managing the Impact of Aircraft Noise and other items on the Environmental Issues page.
Minutes of Consultative Committee meetings are posted below:
- Meeting held: July 2011
- Meeting held: May 2011
- Meeting held: February 2011
- Meeting held: November 2010
- Meeting held: August 2010
- Meeting held: May 2010
- Meeting held: February 2010
- Meeting held: September 2009
- Meeting held: July 2009
- Meeting held: April 2009
- Meeting held: January 2009
- Meeting held: October 2008
- Meeting held: August 2008
- Meeting held: June 2008
- Meeting held: March 2008
- Meeting held: February 2008
- Meeting held: December 2007
- Meeting held: September 2007
- Meeting held: June 2007
- Meeting held: March 2007
Issues for consideration by the Consultative Committee should be addressed to:
The Council Offices
Knowle
SIDMOUTH
EX10 8HL
General complaints about aviation environmental impact or requests for advice and information about particular types of aircraft activity, including the operation of UK airspace, should be addressed to the Civil Aviation Authority.
