Part II Aerodromes and Other Land
Miscellaneous provisions as to aerodromes
38BF1Noise control schemes: supplementary
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.