Legal Requirement

Under the Road Traffic Act and Protected Areas and Protected Places Act, you have to be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Airport Security Pass before you can apply for the Airfield Driving Permit.

Procedures

You must first pass the Theory Test (Airfield Rules Test). This test is designed to test your knowledge of the rules and regulations of the airside, radio-telephony communication procedures and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (Changi Airport) By-Laws 2009.

The first step towards passing this test is to understand the contents under the syllabus of the Airside Driving Theory Handbook. A copy of the official handbook can be purchased from the Airside Driving Centre at $2.00. You can either self-study or enrol as a student into one of the approved training centres.

Upon passing the Theory Test, you can book for the Practical Driving Test (Airfield Driving/Safety-Compliance Test). The Practical Driving Test will be conducted by a Driving Examiner and your employer must provide a motor vehicle which is suitable for the test, in good mechanical condition and properly insured. Upon passing this test, you will then be issued with the Airfield Driving Permit.

Approved Training Centres

Singapore Airport Terminal Services Limited (SATS)
20 Airport Boulevard Changi Airport
Singapore 819659
Tel : 6541 8163

dnata Singapore Pte Ltd(dnata)
50 Airport Boulevard Changi Airport
Singapore 819658
Tel : 6511 0152

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) Line Maintenance Division 
Changi Airport PTB 1 
Singapore 819642
Tel : 6412 1780

Booking of Tests

Please book the Theory and Practical test dates with the Airside Driving Centre in advance.

Theory tests are conducted daily at the Airside Driving Centre. They are available in English and Mandarin.

Practical tests are also conducted daily in English. Both theory and practical tests are by appointment only.

Test Results

Day Test is taken on	English Theory Test results released on	Mandarin Theory Test results released on	Practical Test results released on
Monday	Same day	Following Wednesday	Same day
Tuesday
Wednesday		Following Friday
Thursday
Friday		Following Wednesday

Resources

• Airfield Rules Test »
  For persons who wish to operate vehicles and mobile equipment in the airside
  
• Airfield Vehicle Permit »
  For companies who wish to operate vehicles in the airside
  
• Temporary Entry Permit »
  For CAG(S) contracted companies carrying out works in the airside

Contact Us

Location 
Terminal 2 Apron
Room 018-005 (Bay F50)
Phone: +65 6541 2847
Fax:  +65 6543 0927
e-mail: changi.licensing@changiairport.com

Operating Hours
Monday – Thursday:
0900 to 1230 hrs
1400 to 1700 hrs

Friday: 
0900 to 1230 hrs
1400 to 1630 hrs

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.