Airside Driving Permit
Also written as: ADP — Airside Driving Permit
A formal authorisation issued by an airport operator allowing an individual to operate a vehicle within the airside area.
Full Definition
An Airside Driving Permit (ADP) is an official permit issued to individuals who have completed the required training, competency assessments, and background checks required to drive vehicles within the airside area of an airport. Holding an ADP does not automatically grant access to all airside areas; it is typically limited to specific zones. The permit must be prominently displayed on the vehicle and is subject to periodic renewal. Editors should note that the term may appear as 'Airside Vehicle Permit (AVP)' in some airports, and should be consistent with the terminology used by the specific airport authority in question.
Usage
Usage note: Expand on first use: 'Airside Driving Permit (ADP)'. Be consistent; some airports use 'Airside Vehicle Permit (AVP)'. Do not conflate with the Airport Identity Document (AID), which grants access rather than driving rights.
In Context
- "Personnel must hold a valid Airside Driving Permit before operating any vehicle beyond the security gate." — Airside Safety Rules — Ground Operations
- "The ADP is specific to vehicle class and must be revalidated if the permit holder moves to a different employer." — Permit Administration Guidance Note