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.

september 2017

18sep - 29All DaySpecialized Heavy Air Refuelling Training (SHARC)

october 2017

16oct - 20oct 169:00 amoct 20SuperWeek: NATO, EU Refuelling & Transport Meetings

january 2018

22jan - 26All Day2018 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
4.221	KC-130T30	USA	F-5E/F	MAR				USA
4.220	KC-130T30	USA	F-16A/B	MAR				USA
4.219	KC-130T30	USA	F/A-18C/D	KWT				USA
4.218	KC-130T30	USA	K/PB/F-16C/D	KOR				USA
4.217	KC-130T30	USA	F-15K	KOR				USA
4.215	KC-130T30	USA	F-16A/B	JOR				USA
4.216	KC-130T30	USA	F-15J/DJ	JPN				USA	JPN
4.213	KC-130T30	USA	TORNADO ECR EA-200A	ITA		P-Y		USA	ITA
4.214	KC-130T30	USA	TORNADO IDS	ITA		P-Y		USA	ITA
4.212	KC-130T30	USA	EF-2000A	ITA				USA	ITA
wdt_ID	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.