Civil Aviation Act 1982

Yn ddilys o 01/03/2007

[F138BNoise control schemes: supplementaryE+W+S

(1)This section applies where a noise control scheme imposes requirements under section 38A(2)(a) above in relation to aircraft taking off or landing at an aerodrome.

(2)The requirements so imposed shall have effect in relation to such an aircraft only—

(a)while it is within such area as may be specified in relation to the aerodrome by order made by the Secretary of State, or

(b)if no area has been so specified, while it is within the area represented by a circle with a radius of 40 kilometres from the centre of the longest runway at the aerodrome.

(3)An area may be specified for the purposes of subsection (2)(a) above by description, by reference to a map or in any other way.

(4)No point in the area so specified may be more than 60 kilometres in a straight line from the centre of the longest runway at the aerodrome.

(5)Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State shall consult—

(a)the CAA,

(b)the aerodrome operator,

(c)any body appearing to the Secretary of State to be representative of operators of aircraft using the aerodrome,

(d)the local authorities in whose areas the aerodrome (or any part of it) is situated,

(e)other local authorities whose areas are in the neighbourhood of the aerodrome, and

(f)any other body appearing to the Secretary of State to be representative of persons concerned with the locality in which the aerodrome is situated.]

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