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Airside Driver Medical £75

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Medical fully compliant with CAP 790 and airport safety standards. Our GMC-registered doctors will check hearing, vision and physical health designed for ground crew and airport contractors.

Whats included in your Airside Driver Medical?

Vision Test
Hearing Assessment
Medical History Review
Mental Health Assessment

About our Clinic

What is a Airside Driver Medical

An Airside Driver Medical is required for anyone operating vehicles or ground support equipment in the secure zones of an airport. Unlike standard road driving, the “airside” environment—which includes runways, taxiways, and aircraft stands—presents unique hazards.

The medical is designed to ensure that ground crew, engineers, and contractors possess the physical and sensory capabilities to operate safely around moving aircraft and heavy machinery. Our assessments are aligned with CAP 790 (Civil Aviation Authority) standards and the specific safety protocols required by major UK airport authorities.

Dont forget to bring with you

  • Any Medical Forms
  • Driving License / Photo ID
  • Any corrective lenses and Prescriptions
  • Medication List

What areas are we located?

Birmingham (Hall Green)
Bournemouth
Carlisle
Cheltenham
Chessington / Kingston
Coventry
Crawley / Horley / Gatwick
Dublin
Dundee
Durham
Edinburgh / Livingston
Fareham
Glasgow
Gloucester
Hereford
Kidderminster
Leicester
London Hornsey / Wood Green
London Watford
Luton
Merseyside
Middlesborough
Milton Keynes
Newbury
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northampton
Nottingham
Peterborough
Redditch
Sevenoaks / Kent
Southampton
Sunderland
Tooting
Wolverhampton
York
White car with stairs for passenger plane entering on the airport runway area

FAQs about our Airside Driver Medical

How long does an Airside Driver Medical appointment take?

How long does an Airside Driver Medical appointment take? The assessment typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes. During this time, our GMC-registered doctor will complete all necessary screenings, including vision and hearing tests. We aim to be thorough yet efficient, ensuring you get your completed paperwork immediately so you can proceed with your permit application without delay.
Under standard CAP 790 guidelines, the medical certificate is usually valid for three years. However, this can vary depending on your age and any underlying health conditions. If you are over the age of 45, or if your specific airport authority has stricter requirements, you may be required to undergo a re-assessment more frequently (often every 1–2 years).
HGV medical is thorough, an Airside Driver Medical specifically focuses on the unique safety requirements of the airport environment, such as enhanced hearing standards and specific color vision requirements for airfield signage. Most airport authorities (such as Heathrow or Manchester Airport Group) require a dedicated certificate that explicitly confirms fitness to operate in a high-intensity “ramp” environment, even if you already hold a standard HGV or PCV licence.
Class 1 permits are for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes (vans/cars), while Class 2 is for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (fuel tankers/tugs). While both use DVLA standards, Class 2 drivers over age 45 require more frequent medical renewals (every 3 years) than standard road drivers.
Many UK airports (like Birmingham or Heathrow) now require a formal audiometry test because the environment is high-noise. We check that you can hear safety sirens and radio instructions over engine noise.
Yes, provided your blood sugar is well-controlled and you haven’t had a severe hypoglycaemic episode in the last 12 months. You must bring your glucose meter and recent HbA1C readings to the medical.

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