Airside driving

Information about standards and procedures for the operation of vehicles airside.

Operation of vehicles airside

Darwin International Airport's operational standards and procedures for the operation of vehicles airside are a vital component of maintaining the safety of passengers and employees, and the safe movement of aircraft and airside vehicles. 

Any person required to drive a vehicle in the airside area must be the holder of a valid red ASIC and a current State or Territory motor vehicle Driver Licence and must obtain a DIA Authority to Drive Airside (ADA) Licence. In order to obtain an ADA, each applicant must undergo the applicable mandatory 4 or 8 hours practical training under the supervision of an experienced ADA holder, equivalent to or higher than the category of licence being applied for, then sit the DIA Authority to Drive Airside Online Induction and Assessment. 


Authority to Use Airside (AUA) Permits
All vehicles operating in the airside area at DIA must display a valid Authority to Use Airside (AUA) Permit sticker.


Authority to Drive Airside (ADA) Licence
Any person required to drive a vehicle in the airside area must be the holder of a valid red ASIC and a current state or territory motor vehicle Driver Licence and must obtain a DIA Authority to Drive Airside (ADA) Licence. During initial training applicants are required to complete the Practical Training Logbook and prior to the online induction and assessment, all applicants will be required to read and understand the DIA Airside Driver’s Guide.