IATA Airport Handling Manual: 2027 [paper]

IATA Airport Handling Manual – AHM 2027

Your trusted source for industry-leading airport operations standards.

Developed to help the aviation industry deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective services while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

The AHM is a comprehensive field-reference manual that provides recommended industry standards and procedures for:

• Passenger Handling – Smooth and compliant passenger processing.
• Baggage Handling – Efficient and secure baggage management.
• Cargo and Mail Handling – Best practices for safe and timely cargo operations.
• Aircraft Handling and Loading – Standards for aircraft turnaround and loading.
• Load Control – Ensuring safe and balanced aircraft loading.
• Airside Management and Safety – Keeping operations secure and hazard-free.
• Aircraft Movement Control – Coordinating safe and efficient aircraft movements.
• Ground Handling Agreements – Up-to-date IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) amendments.
• Ground Support Equipment Specifications – Guidelines for GSE safety and performance.
• Environmental Specifications for Ground Handling Operations – Sustainable and compliant practices.

Key features of the AHM 2027

• Policy-Driven Guidance – Focuses on “what to do” to ensure compliance and safety.
• Comprehensive Aircraft Data – Includes an extensive listing of aircraft doors and ground servicing points by aircraft type.
• Latest IATA Standards – Stay updated with the most recent industry-approved policies.
• Stand-Alone & Interdependent – The AHM and IGOM are designed to work together, but can also be used independently.

The Airport Handling Manual is published annually in English only.

Effective date: January 1st until December 31st 2027

9099-47, AHM 2027,SGHA, International Air Transport Association, 9789292722661