Air-to-Air Refuelling

Air-to-Air Refueling Calendar and Upcoming Events

This calendar shows only the upcoming events for the next three month. To view the full calendar please click here.

october 2017

16oct(oct 16)9:00 am20(oct 20)4:00 pmSuperWeek: NATO, EU Refuelling & Transport Meetings

january 2018

22janallday26allday2018 NATO and EU Air-to-Air Refuelling Clearance Request/Approval Training: A two-day course for testing, tasking, and approval personnel

Air-to-Air Refueling Clearance and Compatibility Database (AAR Matrix)

The source documents for this matrix are the National SRDs posted on this website. Planners and aircrew must use them as the primary and most up-to-date reference when determining compatibility/clearance. This matrix is only an aid. Please click here to open the database in full screen width.

wdt_ID	TNKR	TN	RCVR	RN	COMP	CLRC	REMARKS	TS	RS
1	KC-130H	ARG	MIRAGE 2000 C/B/D/N/-5	FRA	CA	P-Y			FRA
2	KC-30A	AUS	F/A-18A/B	AUS	CA	P-2	An upgrade from CAT 2 to CAT 3 for the F/A-18A/B AAR clearances with KC-30A is expected mid 2017.	AUS	AUS
3	KC-30A	AUS	F/A-18F	AUS	CA	P-2		AUS	AUS
4	KC-30A	AUS	KC-30A	AUS	CA	B-3		AUS	AUS
5	KC-30A	AUS	CF-18	CAN	CC	P-3	Australian SRD lists CAT 3 with CF-18 with KC-30A, CAN SRD lists Cat 3 with AUS KC-30A.	AUS	CAN
6	KC-30A	AUS	A400M	DEU	CC	P-X		AUS	DEU
1603	KC-30A	AUS	C-17A	USA		B-2?	AUS SRD lists CAT 2 clearance with USA C-17A, USA SRD clearance will be granted IAW USA SRD procedure	AUS	USA
7	KC-30A	AUS	TORNADO ECR	DEU	CC	P-X	Receivers have approved CAT 1 AAR clearances with KC-30A for a current urgent operational requirement. The clearances were reviewed in Dec 15 and are valid until 31 Dec 17. DEU requires special permission for dedicated operation.	AUS	DEU
8	KC-30A	AUS	TORNADO IDS	DEU	CC	P-X	Receivers have approved CAT 1 AAR clearances with KC-30A for a current urgent operational requirement. The clearances were reviewed in Dec 15 and are valid until 31 Dec 17. DEU requires special permission for dedicated operation.	AUS	DEU
9	KC-30A	AUS	RAFALE C/B/M	FRA	CA	P-1	Receivers have approved CAT 1 AAR clearances with KC-30A for a current urgent operational requirement. The clearances were reviewed in Dec 15 and are valid until 31 Dec 17.	AUS	FRA
	TNKR	TN	RCVR	RN	COMP	CLRC	REMARKS	TS	RS

Colour Scheme

Green – Both countries report compatibility and clearances. Check SRDs of both countries.
Red – One or both countries do not report compatibility or clearance. Check SRDs of both countries.
Orange/Yellow – Restrictions apply like no BDA or a discrepancy in reported clearances/compatibility between nations. Check SRDs of both countries.

Column Headers

TNKR – Tanker Aircraft Type
RCVR – Receiver Aircraft Type
COMP – Compatibility
CLRC – Clearance
TS – Tanker’s National SRD
RS – Receiver’s National SRD

Means of Refuelling Authorized

B=Boom
P=Wing Pod Drogue
CL=Centre Line Drogue
BDA=Boom Drogue Adapter

Type of Clearance

1 = CAT 1 Clearance
2 = CAT 2 Clearance
3 = CAT 3 Clearance
? = Clearance Conflict
X = No Clearance Listed
Y = Clearance exists but is not yet categorised

Air-to-Air Refueling Related Documents

3.3.4.2 Edition D Editing Schedule

NATO AARWG accepted edits from all Nations until 17 April, 2016.

JAPCC AAR SMEs posted edited chapters to NSO Forum for national review and ar now reformatting entire doc to make more user friendly.

National and Organizational Standards Related Documents (SRD)

National and Organizational SRDs are the primary source document and most up-to-date data. Planners & crew must reference SRDs of both receiver/tanker assets to determine compatibility/clearance. SRDs contain operational information and National/Organizational contacts.