Airside medicals
Southampton & Portsmouth

D4 standard medicals should be carried out by a UK-licensed doctor who is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Rest assured, DVLA Driver Medicals are not only fully UK licensed and GMC-registered, but we also follow Aircraft Operators Association (AOA) standards for airside medical examinations and certificates.

An Airside Driving Permit (ADP) is required for drivers and vehicles to operate in certain areas of an airport. To obtain an ADP, drivers typically need to:
Complete a general airside driving training course
Pass a test
Provide a certificate of fitness from a medical practitioner

Most D4 airside medicals will include the following:

• Medical history questionnaire: covering a comprehensive range of medical factors including epilepsy, diabetes, hypertension and more

• Cardiovascular exam: covering the heart, lungs and blood vessels

• Blood pressure test: checking if your blood pressure is too high/low or at a healthy level.

• Eyesight test: identifying if your vision is sufficient to operate ground support equipment or needs correction

• Forced whisper test: similarly, checking your auditory

In some cases an electrocardiogram (ECG) and/or a urine sample test may also be needed. Our doctors can provide both of these if required.

Some airside work may pose a heightened level of risk and will require additional checks. Our team can guide you through these before the exam if needed; just drop us a line.

Unlike other D4 medical exam providers which can charge around £150 to £180 per exam, DVLA Driver Medicals offers cost-effective airside medicals for just £50 to £55 per individual medical. 

Plus, we can also offer discounted rates for 4 or more airside operators. Contact us to discuss your requirements today.

It’s your choice! Our team can arrange a convenient venue local to you within the Southampton/Portsmouth area; or alternatively we can carry out your medical exam on-site at your employer’s premises.

For more information, just get in touch.

You’ll be asked to bring:

• A valid photo ID (such as a driving licence or passport)
• Your medical history record

You should also bring the following if they’re applicable to you:

• Your glasses and/or contact lenses and optical prescription
• Your medication prescriptions

If you’re unable to bring these items, please let us know as soon as possible.

Please remember to bring these items with you, but don’t panic if you’ve forgotten them or can’t find them; just let us know as soon as possible.

Photo ID is required as an absolute minimum in order to process your exam. If you’re unable to bring this, we may be able to reschedule your airside medical appointment at no extra cost depending on notice given. (Please note that an appointment may only be rescheduled once, and appointments are not transferable between individuals.)

Employment-related medical exams can be nerve-wracking for some of our patients; particularly those in high-pressure industries such as aviation. 

While stress and anxiety can temporarily raise our blood pressure, our medical doctors work to prevent nerves from affecting your airside medical results. 

Unlike other D4 medical providers, you’ll have plenty of time to settle in; and if your first reading is particularly high, we’ll take a 15 minute break for you to relax before taking additional readings.

Rest assured, if you don’t pass your first medical exam due to a correctable issue (such as a need for glasses to correct vision), we’ll usually offer a free return consultation.

Please get in touch with us as soon as possible if you need to cancel your appointment. Depending on the amount of notice given, we may be able to reschedule your appointment at no extra cost to you.

(Please note that an appointment may only be rescheduled once, and appointments are not transferable between individuals.)

Our team will always aim to arrange a venue with convenient parking. Local parking arrangements at the venue will be shared with you when arranging your appointment.

If you have any special parking needs, please let us know when booking your appointment.

Remember, our team can often provide appointments at your workplace if desired; just ask!