The Civil Aviation (Aerial Work Operations - Agriculture) Regulations, 2025

29. Non-observance of airport traffic pattern

Edition: 2026-03-06 · In force

(1)The pilot-in-command of an aircraft may not deviate from an airport traffic pattern unless authorized by the Aerodrome Control tower concerned.

(2)At an unmanned aerodrome, the pilot-in-command may deviate from the traffic pattern if—

(a)prior coordination is made with the airport management concerned;

(b)deviations are limited to the agricultural aircraft operation;

(c)except in an emergency, landing and take-offs are not made on ramps, taxiways, or other areas of the airport not intended for such use; and

(d)the aircraft at all times remains clear of, and gives way to, aircraft conforming to the traffic pattern for the airport.