Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

Receiving Officer 02:17 PM, Apr 12, 2023

April 12, 2023

Dear khristine camille adriano,

I refer to my letter of Mar 21, 2023 12:12:52 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Hospital Helipad Requirements.

Our response to your request is due on Apr 11, 2023 12:12:52 PM. Unfortunately, the office concerned will need more time to handle your request.  

I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before May 09, 2023 12:12:52 PM.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foipmo07022020123059-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEUNBQVAtNzM3OTkwNDc1ODUxDA, for request with ticket number #CAAP-737990475851.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

CAAP FOI Receiving Officer

Receiving Officer 05:08 PM, Apr 12, 2023

April 12, 2023

Dear khristine camille adriano,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Mar 21, 2023 12:12:52 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Hospital Helipad Requirements.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. Below is the response from the Aerodrome Registration Certification and Inspection Division (ARCID):

This is in reference to your FOI request posted on the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Freedom of Information website dated 21 March 2023 regarding standard specifications, dimensions, drawings, and markings that must be considered in designing and operating a hospital helipad.

In the first question: “What are the levels of the hospital that requires a helipad? and what are its requirements?”

If a hospital has the intent to construct and operate an Elevated or a Surface level Helipad, it can apply for Permit to Operate to the Aerodrome and Air Navigation Safety Oversight Office (AANSOO) of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and request a schedule of the safety inspection for proper guidance in designing a helipad.

In the second question: “What are the requirements, operational guidelines, and design of a helipad in the hospital?”

You may refer to the Manual of Standards for Aerodromes Chapter 15: Heliport Standards, which is accessible and downloadable at the CAAP website. It will serve as a reference in determining the needed considerations in designing a hospital helipad.

Should you have any queries regarding this matter, you may email us at aansoo_asid@caap.gov.ph.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to foi_officer@caap.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

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https://forms.gle/tSDKU422jMd6wa4h8

Thank you for using the eFOI portal.

Respectfully,

CAAP FOI Receiving Officer