NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 3-08 — Landing and Takeoff at Other Than Licensed Heliports, Airports and Seaplane Bases.

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(a) No aircraft shall land or takeoff within the limits of the City of New York except at licensed airports unless a permit allowing such operation has been obtained from the Commissioner. (b) Any person may file an application in writing with the Department at its office, 110 William Street, 3rd floor, New York, New Y

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§ 3-08 Landing and Takeoff at Other Than Licensed Heliports, Airports and Seaplane Bases.

RCNY § 3-08

(a)No aircraft shall land or takeoff within the limits of the City of New York except at licensed airports unless a permit allowing such operation has been obtained from the Commissioner.

(b)Any person may file an application in writing with the Department at its office, 110 William Street, 3rd floor, New York, New York, 10038.

(c)The application shall be subject to investigation and report by the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative.

(d)The application for a permit must show: (1) A plot map showing the location of the proposed operation.

(2)Make, model and registration numbers of aircraft.

(3)Name and qualifications of the pilot-in-command.

(4)Permission of the property owner for the proposed operation.

(5)Purpose of the operation.

(e)The applicant must have in force upon the granting of the permit, liability insurance in such amounts and upon such terms as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner and with the City of New York as additional insured.

(f)No materials or equipment shall be transported outside of the aircraft.

(g)The Commissioner may issue a permit for the proposed operation if, in the Commissioner's judgment, the conduct of such operation will be in the public interest and not detrimental to public safety.

(h)The fee for the issuance of such permit shall be $200.00 and the fee for the renewal thereof shall be $135.00.

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