4.76 Aerodromes and Heliports

4.76.2 Describe the limitations on the use of a place as an aerodrome or heliport. CAR Part 91

91.127 Use of aerodromes

A person must not use any place as an aerodrome unless it is suitable for the aircraft concerned to take off or land.

Operating at an aerodrome

A person must not operate an aircraft at an aerodrome unless:

• they comply with any limitations and operational conditions notified by the aerodrome operator; and

• when taking off or landing at night, the runway, heliport, or water channel:

  • has operable lighting appropriate for the aircraft; and

  • the lighting is activated; and

• the aircraft is kept clear of any manoeuvring area, or part of a manoeuvring area, that has been notified or marked as unsafe; and

• during take-off or landing, the runway, heliport, or water channel is clear of:

  • people;