Part II Protection of Aircraft, Aerodromes and Air Navigation Installations Against Acts of Violence

Offences relating to security at aerodromes etc.

F1 21D Unauthorised presence on board aircraft.

(1)

A person shall not—

(a)

get into or onto an aircraft at an aerodrome in the United Kingdom except with the permission of the operator of the aircraft or a person acting on his behalf, or

(b)

remain on an aircraft at such an aerodrome after being requested to leave by the operator of the aircraft or a person acting on his behalf.

(2)

A person who contravenes subsection (1) above without lawful authority or reasonable excuse shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

F2 (3)

A constable, the operator of an aircraft or a person acting on his behalf may use reasonable force to remove a person who fails to comply with a request under subsection (1)(b) above.