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The Rules of the Air Regulations 2015

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Landing and taking off within congested areas and near open-air assemblies

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5.—(1) An aircraft must not take off or land within a congested area of any city, town or settlement except—

(a)at an aerodrome in accordance with procedures notified by the CAA; or

(b)at a landing site which is not an aerodrome in accordance with the permission of the CAA.

(2) An aircraft must not land or take-off within 1,000 metres of an open-air assembly of more than 1,000 persons except—

(a)at an aerodrome in accordance with procedures notified by the CAA; or

(b)at a landing site which is not an aerodrome in accordance with procedures notified by the CAA and with the written permission of the organiser of the assembly.

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