PART 12STATUTORY UNDERTAKERS ETC.
Interpretation of terms relating to statutory undertakers
305Meaning of “operational land”: Civil Aviation Authority and air traffic licensees
(1)
In this Act “operational land”, in relation to the Civil Aviation Authority, means land—
(a)
that the Authority uses for the purpose of operating an aerodrome (within the meaning given by section 105(1) of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)) or for any purpose ancillary to the use of the land for that purpose,
(b)
that the Authority uses for the purpose of providing facilities for—
(i)
the control of air traffic, or
(ii)
assisting the navigation of aircraft, or
(c)
in which the Authority holds an interest for any of the purposes mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).
(2)
Regulations may amend subsection (1) to add, modify or remove a description of land.
(3)
Regulations under subsection (2) may specify a description of land by reference to any circumstances whatsoever.
(4)
In this Act “operational land”, in relation to an air traffic licensee, means land—
(a)
that the licensee, or a company associated with it, uses for the purpose of carrying out activities authorised by the licence, or
(b)
in which the licensee, or a company associated with it, holds an interest for that purpose.
(5)
If a question arises under this Act about whether land of an air traffic licensee is operational land, the question is to be determined by the Secretary of State.