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Applicability
139.01.1 (1) This part shall apply to –
(a)
the licensing of areas demarcated for the development of aerodromes;
(b)
the licensing and operation of aerodromes; and
(c)
the approval or licensing and operation of heliports.
(2) No place in the Republic shall be used as a place of landing or departure by an aeroplane with a maximum certificated mass exceeding 5 700 kilograms, used in commercial air transport operations, unless it has been licensed in terms of the regulations in this part.
(3) No area on any land, water or building shall be used for the landing or take-off of aircraft if the air traffic in such area will in any way interfere with existing established procedures regarding controlled airspace.
Use of military aerodromes and heliports
139.01.2 (1) Subject to the approval of the Minister of Defence, the Commissioner may, upon application in writing by any operator of an aircraft who desires to use a military aerodrome or heliport for civil aviation purposes, authorise the use of the military aerodrome or heliport for such purposes.
(2) An authorisation referred to in sub-regulation (1) may be granted under such conditions and for such period which the Commissioner may determine, if the Commissioner is satisfied that the use of such military aerodrome or heliport by such operator will not jeopardise aviation safety.
Restrictions
139.01.3 The Commissioner may impose restrictions as to the use of an aerodrome or a heliport and may limit or totally prohibit the operation of any aircraft –
(a)
not equipped with radio equipment; or
(b)
the radio equipment of which is not complementary to the radio equipment installed for the control of air traffic at such aerodrome or heliport, if the Commissioner is satisfied that such restriction, limitation or prohibition is necessary in the interests of aviation safety.
Publication of restrictions and deviations
139.01.4 The Commissioner shall, upon the –
(a)
imposition of any restriction, limitation or prohibition referred to in regulation 139.01.3;
(b)
issuing of an aerodrome licence in terms of regulation 139.02.13;
(c)
renewal of an aerodrome licence in terms of regulation 139.02.17;
(d)
issuing of a heliport licence in terms of regulation 139.03.13; or
(e)
renewal of a heliport licence in terms of regulation 139.03.17, publish in an AIP, according to the provisions of Part 175 –
(i)
particulars of the restriction, limitation or prohibition referred to in paragraph (a);
(ii)
the category for which the aerodrome is licensed;
(iii)
the restrictions, if any, relating to non-compliance with, or deviations from –
(aa)
the appropriate aerodrome design, operation or equipment standards prescribed in this Part; or
(bb)
the appropriate airspace classification requirements prescribed in Part 172;
(iv)
the restrictions, if any, relating to non-compliance with, or deviations from –
(aa)
the appropriate heliport design, operation and equipment standards prescribed in this Part; or
(bb)
the appropriate airspace classification requirements prescribed in Part 172.
Flights by night
139.01.5 The Commissioner may prohibit flights by night from or at any aerodrome or any heliport at which adequate facilities for night flights are lacking or where the terrain or other objects in the vicinity of the aerodrome or the heliport are such as to endanger operators of aircraft used in night flights.
Register of licences
139.01.6 (1) The Commissioner shall maintain a register of all licences of intent, aerodrome licences and heliport licences issued in terms of the regulations in this part.
(2) The register shall contain the following particulars:
(a)
The full name and, if any, the trade name of the holder of the licence;
(b)
the postal address of the holder of the licence;
(c)
the name and the location of the aerodrome for which the licence was issued;
(d)
the name and the location of the heliport for which the licence was issued;
(e)
the proposed name and location of the area demarcated for the development of an aerodrome, for which the licence of intent was issued;
(f)
the number of the licence issued to the holder;
(g)
the date on which the licence was issued;
(h)
file reference numbers of initial and subsequent safety inspection records and audit reports in respect of all aerodromes and heliports licensed; and
(i)
the nationality of the holder of the licence.
(3) The particulars referred to in sub-regulation (2) shall be recorded in the register within seven days from the date on which the licence is issued by the Commissioner.
(4) The register shall be kept in a safe place at the office of the Commissioner.
(5) A copy of the register shall be furnished by the Commissioner, on payment of the appropriate fee as prescribed in Part 187, to any person who requests the copy.
Safety and security inspections and audits
139.01.7 (1) An applicant for the issuing of an aerodrome or heliport licence shall permit an authorised officer, inspector or authorised person to carry out such safety and/or security inspections and audits which may be necessary to verify the validity of the application concerned.
(2) The holder of an aerodrome licence shall permit an authorised officer, inspector or authorised person to carry out such safety and/or security inspections and audits of such holder’s aerodrome, documents and records which may be necessary to determine compliance with the appropriate requirements prescribed in this Part.
(3) The holder of a heliport licence shall permit an authorised officer, inspector or authorised person to carry out such safety and/or security inspections and audits of such holder’s heliport, documents and records which may be necessary to determine compliance with the appropriate requirements prescribed in this Part.
Suspension, cancellation and appeal
139.01.8 (1) An authorised officer, inspector or authorised person may suspend a licence issued under this Part if –
(a)
immediate suspension is necessary in the interests of aviation safety;
(b)
an authorised officer, inspector or authorised person is prevented by the holder of the licence from carrying out any safety inspection and audit or from performing any of the functions that the authorised officer, inspector or authorised person is permitted to perform in terms of the Act and these Regulations; or
(c)
it is evident that the holder of the licence does not comply with the relevant requirements prescribed in this Part, after such holder has been given at least 14 days within which to comply therewith and has been notified of the proposed suspension and the purpose thereof.
(2) The notice of suspension must be given in writing, stating the reasons for the suspension.
(3) An authorised officer, inspector or authorised person who has suspended a licence must, within 7 days, submit a report in writing to the Commissioner with a proof that a copy thereof has been submitted to the person concerned, stating the reasons why, in his or her opinion, the suspended licence should be withdrawn or restored.
(4) A person whose licence has been suspended in terms of sub-regulation (1) may appeal, to the Commissioner, against such suspension within 14 days from the date of such suspension.
(5) The appeal referred to in sub-regulation (4), must be in writing, and stating the reasons why, in the appellant's opinion, the suspension should be varied or set aside.
(6) The appellant must furnish proof to the Commissioner that a copy of the appeal and any documents supporting such appeal have been served on the authorised officer, inspector or authorised person concerned.
(7) The Commissioner must consider the appeal referred to in sub-regulation (4) within 14 days of receipt thereof.
(8) The Commissioner may at any time extend, confirm, vary or set aside the suspension.
(9) The Commissioner may cancel the licence if –
(a)
he or she confirms the suspension in terms of sub-regulation (8); or
(b)
the holder of the licence does not appeal against the suspension referred to in sub-regulation (1).
(10) The holder of the licence, who feels aggrieved by the cancellation referred to in sub-regulation (9), may appeal against such cancellation to the Minister, within 30 days from the date the holder is notified about the cancellation.
(11) The appellant must submit a copy of the appeal and any documents or records supporting such appeal, to the Commissioner, and must furnish proof of such submission to the Minister.
(12) The Commissioner must, within 30 days of receipt of the copy of the appeal referred to in sub-regulation (10), deliver his or her written reply to such appeal together with the report that has been submitted to him or her, in terms of sub-regulation (3).
(a)
adjudicate or authorise the adjudication of the appeal on the basis of the documents submitted to him or her; or
(b)
order the appellant and the Commissioner, the authorised officer, inspector or authorised person concerned to appear before him or her or before the authorised adjudicator to give evidence, either in person or through a representative, at a time and place determined by the Minister or the authorised adjudicator.
(14) The Minister or the authorised adjudicator may confirm, vary or set aside the cancellation referred to in sub-regulation (9).
(15) The Commissioner may, on good cause shown, condone any non-compliance with the time period referred to in sub-regulations (3) and (4).
(16) The Minister may, on good cause shown, condone any non-compliance with the time period referred to in sub-regulations (10) and (12).
(17) In adjudicating the appeals in terms of this regulation, the Commissioner and the Minister or the authorised adjudicator referred to in sub-regulation (13) may afford the appellant –
(a)
a reasonable opportunity to make representation;
(b)
an opportunity to appear in person; and
(c)
an opportunity to present and dispute evidence and arguments.
(18) The Commissioner and the Minister must within 14 days of their decision, furnish written reasons to the parties cited in the appeal, for any decision taken pursuant to the appeal.
Storage of flammable goods
139.01.9 Fuel, pyrotechnic stores and all highly flammable matter shall be stored on a licensed aerodrome or heliport only in buildings or receptacles which comply with the appropriate standards prescribed in the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993), or any other law.
Safety measures against fire
139.01.10 No person shall on a licensed aerodrome or heliport –
(a)
smoke in, or bring an open flame into –
(i)
any place where such an act is prohibited by a notice displayed; or
(ii)
any place within 15 metres of an aircraft or of any vehicle used for the supply of fuel to an aircraft or a store or dump or liquid fuel or explosives;
(b)
wilfully give a false fire alarm;
(c)
tamper or interfere with any fire hose reel, hydrant or any other item of equipment provided for fire-fighting purposes;
(d)
keep, store, discard or discharge any flammable liquid, gas, signal flares or other like material in an aircraft except in the receptacle appropriate for the purpose or in a place on the aerodrome or heliport specifically approved by the aerodrome or heliport operator for the purpose; or
(e)
store or stack any material or equipment in a manner which constitutes, or is likely to constitute, a fire hazard.
Lights which endanger the safety of aircraft
139.01.11 (1) Whenever in the Republic any light or pattern of lights is exhibited –
(a)
in the vicinity of an aeronautical light or system of aeronautical lights which by reason of the possibility of it being mistaken for such aeronautical light or lights, is likely to endanger the safety of aircraft; or
(b)
which, being in the vicinity of a licensed aerodrome or heliport, is liable by its glare to endanger the safety of aircraft arriving at or departing from such aerodrome or heliport,
the Commissioner may cause a notice to be served upon the owner of the place where the light is exhibited or upon the person having charge of the light or upon the person owning or having charge of the pattern of lights or any portion of such pattern, directing such owner or person within the period specified in such notice to extinguish or screen effectively the light or lights under his, her or its control and to prevent in the future the exhibition of any light or particular type of light either at all or when ineffectively screened.
(2) No rockets, missiles or flares other than those used for aeronautical distress shall be fired within controlled or advisory airspace.
(3) Except with the permission of the Commissioner and subject to such conditions as he or she may impose, the firing of rockets, missiles and flares shall not take place in any other airspace than that referred to in sub-regulation (2) –
(a)
if it exceeds a height of more than 2000 ft above the surface; and
(b)
if it is closer than 8 kilometres from the reference point of an aerodrome licensed in terms of Part 139.
Use of runways or taxiways and landing at or taking off from aerodrome
139.01.12 Save in an emergency –
(a)
or on the direction of the aerodrome operator given in terms of regulation 139.01.14, no person shall move an aircraft in the restricted area except on a runway or taxiway;
(b)
no person shall move an aircraft or vehicle onto a runway or a taxiway or go onto a runway or a taxiway –
(i)
without the permission of the air traffic service unit operating at the licensed aerodrome, if the air traffic service unit is manned at the time;
(ii)
except according to the instructions issued by the air traffic service unit operating at such aerodrome, if the air traffic service unit is not manned at the time;
(iii)
except in a manner that shall not endanger aircraft traffic, if the air traffic service unit is not manned at the time and no instructions have been issued by such air traffic service unit;
(c)
or with the approval of such holder, no person shall use a portion of a licensed aerodrome other than a runway for landing an aircraft or for taking off; and
(d)
no person shall land on a runway an aircraft fitted with a tailskid nor take off from a runway using such aircraft.
Points of entry to or exit from restricted area
(a)
person other than a person carried in an aircraft or in or on a vehicle;
(b)
aircraft travelling on the surface of a licensed aerodrome or heliport; or
(c)
vehicle,
may enter or leave the restricted area except at points established by the aerodrome or heliport operator for such purpose.
(2) Save in an emergency no person –
(a)
other than a person carried in an aircraft or in or on a vehicle shall enter or leave the restricted area; or
(b)
shall move an aircraft travelling on the surface of a licensed aerodrome or heliport, or a vehicle into or from the restricted area,
except at an appropriate point of entry or exit stipulated in terms of sub-regulation (1).
Movement of aircraft or vehicles in restricted area on direction of aerodrome operator
139.01.14 (1) The operator of an aircraft which is travelling on the surface of a licensed aerodrome and which is in the restricted area but not on a runway or a taxiway or the person in lawful charge of a vehicle which is in the restricted area shall, on being directed to do so by the aerodrome operator, move that aircraft along the surface of the aerodrome or that vehicle –
(a)
to another place in the restricted area indicated by the aerodrome operator; or
(b)
from the restricted area,
and if such operator or person refuses or fails or is not present to comply forthwith with such direction, the aerodrome operator may have that aircraft or vehicle moved to comply with such direction and may recover from such operator or person the costs incurred in having that aircraft or vehicle so moved an any such action by the aerodrome operator shall not exempt such operator or person from a prosecution in respect of such refusal or failure.
(2) Any direction given by the aerodrome operator in terms of sub-regulation (1) shall not authorise any person to move the aircraft or a vehicle onto a runway or a taxiway –
(a)
without the permission of the air traffic service unit operating at the licensed aerodrome, if the air traffic service unit is manned at the time;
(b)
except according to the instructions issued by the air traffic service unit operating at such aerodrome, if the air traffic service unit is not manned at the time;
(c)
except in a manner that shall not endanger aircraft traffic, if the air traffic service unit is not manned at the time and no instructions have been issued by such air traffic service unit.
Access to apron
139.01.15 (1) Except with the approval of the aerodrome operator no person other than –
(a)
a person carried in an aircraft travelling on the surface of a licensed aerodrome or in or on a vehicle;
(b)
a person about to embark in an aircraft parked on the apron, who is proceeding under the supervision of the operator of that aircraft or his or her employee from the terminal building to that aircraft;
(c)
a person who has disembarked from an aircraft parked on the apron, who is proceeding under the supervision of the operator of that aircraft or his or her employee from that aircraft to the terminal building;
(d)
the operator of an aircraft parked on or moving on the surface of the apron or his or her employee only when the performance of his or her duties or the course of his or her employment requires his or her presence on the apron; or
(e)
the holder of a licence referred to in section 2(3) of the Businesses Act, 1991 (Act No. 71 of 1991), or his or her employee only when the performance of his or her duties or the course of his or her employment requires his or her presence on the apron,
shall have access to the apron.
(2) Except with the approval of the aerodrome operator no person shall move an aircraft travelling on the surface of a licensed aerodrome or a vehicle onto the apron.
(3) The aerodrome operator shall determine procedures according to which permission to have access to the apron shall be granted.
Points of access to or egress from apron
(a)
person other than a person carried in an aircraft or in or on a vehicle;
(b)
aircraft travelling on the surface of a licensed aerodrome; or
(c)
vehicle,
may enter or leave the apron except at points established by the aerodrome operator for such purpose.
(2) Save in an emergency no person –
(a)
other than a person carried in an aircraft or in or on a vehicle shall enter or leave the apron; or
(b)
shall move an aircraft travelling on the surface of a licensed aerodrome or a vehicle onto or from the apron,
except at an appropriate point of access or egress stipulated in terms of sub-regulation (1).
Movement of aircraft or vehicles on apron
139.01.17 (1) No person shall move an aircraft or any vehicle on the apron of a licensed aerodrome –
(a)
if there is any reasonably foreseeable danger of a collision with a person or object on the aerodrome; and
(b)
unless a speed is maintained which is safe and reasonable under the circumstances, but which does not in any case exceed 30 km per hour:
Provided that any signals given by hand or otherwise by an official on duty at the aerodrome by instruction of the aerodrome operator to a pilot in control of an aircraft which is being moved on the aerodrome or to a driver or other person in control of any vehicle which is being moved on the apron, or any mark or light on the aerodrome having the purpose of serving as an aid to a pilot in command of an aircraft or driver or person in control of a vehicle to indicate a specific route or parking bay on the aerodrome, by no means exempts such pilot, driver or other person from the obligation to stop such aircraft or vehicle or to take any other steps which might under the specific circumstances be imperative in order to avoid such collision or damage to property or loss of life.
(2) No person shall move an aircraft travelling under its own power on the surface of a licensed aerodrome on the apron unless he or she is the holder of an appropriate licence issued in terms of Part 61 which entitles him or her to pilot that aircraft: Provided that a student pilot who is not the holder of a student pilot licence, may move an aircraft on the apron while undergoing training with and accompanied in the aircraft by the holder of a flight instructor rating.
Parking of aircraft on apron
139.01.18 (1) The operator of an aircraft shall ensure –
(a)
that the aircraft is parked in the place on the apron allocated to it by the aerodrome operator; and
(b)
that the aircraft is parked in the place so allocated in the position required by the aerodrome operator,
and if such operator refuses or fails or is not present to comply forthwith with the terms of such allocation or requirement, the aerodrome operator may have that aircraft parked or positioned so as to comply with the terms of such allocation or requirement and may recover the costs incurred in so parking or positioning that aircraft from the operator of that aircraft and any such action by the aerodrome operator shall not exempt such operation for a prosecution in respect of such refusal or failure.
(2) Save in an emergency no person shall move an aircraft –
(a)
from the parking place allocated to it in terms of sub-regulation (1)(a); or
(b)
from the position in which it was placed in terms of sub-regulation (1)(b),
except with the approval of the aerodrome operator.
Movement of aircraft on apron on direction of aerodrome operator
139.01.19 (1) The operator of an aircraft which is on the apron shall, on being directed to do so by the aerodrome operator, move such aircraft –
(a)
from the position in which it was placed in terms of regulation 139.01.18(1)(a) to another position in the same parking place;
(b)
from the parking place in which it was parked in terms of regulation 139.01.18(1)(b) to any other parking place on the apron; or
(c)
from the apron,
and if the operator of such aircraft refuses or fails or is not present to comply forthwith with such direction, the aerodrome operator may have such aircraft moved to comply with such direction and may recover the costs incurred in having such aircraft so moved from the operator of such aircraft and any such action by the aerodrome operator shall not exempt such operator from a prosecution in respect of such refusal or failure.
(2) An aircraft moved to another position under the provisions of sub-regulation (1)(a) shall be deemed to have been placed in its new position in terms of regulation 139.01.18(1)(b) and an aircraft moved to another parking place under the provisions of sub-regulation (1)(b) shall be deemed to have been parked in its new parking place in terms of regulation 139.01.18(1)(a).
Movement of vehicles on apron on direction of aerodrome operator
139.01.20 The person in lawful charge of a vehicle on the apron shall, on being directed to do so by the aerodrome operator, move such vehicle –
(a)
to another place on the apron indicated by the aerodrome operator; or
(b)
from the apron,
and if such person refuses or fails or is not present to comply forthwith with such direction, the aerodrome operator may have such vehicle moved to comply with such direction and may recover from such person the costs incurred in having such vehicle so moved and any such action by the aerodrome operator shall not exempt such person from prosecution in respect of such refusal or failure.
Securing of parked aircraft
139.01.21 An aircraft parked on the apron and unattended shall be properly moored or otherwise secured by the operator of such aircraft.
Embarkation or disembarkation of persons in or from aircraft
139.01.22 (1) The operator of an aircraft in which persons are to be embarked or from which persons are to be disembarked on the apron shall –
(a)
supervise the embarking or disembarking of persons from such aircraft;
(b)
if the construction of such aircraft requires the use of passenger steps for embarking or disembarking persons in or from such aircraft, ensure that passenger steps have been correctly and securely placed at each aircraft door which is to be used for embarking or disembarking persons in or from such aircraft before persons embark in or disembark from such aircraft.
(2) Save in an emergency or with the approval of the aerodrome operator, no person shall on a licensed aerodrome embark in or disembark from an aircraft except on the apron.
Loading or unloading cargo in or from aircraft
139.01.23 (1) The operator of an aircraft which is to be loaded or unloaded on the apron shall –
(a)
ensure that all working holds and doors of such aircraft are open to permit the efficient loading or unloading of such aircraft;
(b)
ensure that proper labels are affixed to all items of cargo which are to be carried in such aircraft; and
(c)
supervise the loading or unloading of such aircraft and ensure, when such aircraft is being loaded, that each item of cargo is placed in its appropriate place in such aircraft.
(2) Save in an emergency or with the approval of the aerodrome operator, no person shall, on a licensed aerodrome, load cargo in or unload cargo from an aircraft except on the apron.
Supply of fuel to aircraft
139.01.25 (1) No person shall on a licensed aerodrome or heliport supply any fuel to any aircraft except at a place and in a manner approved by the aerodrome or heliport operator.
(2) The aerodrome or heliport operator may subject any approval granted in terms of sub-regulation (1), to compliance with such conditions as the aerodrome or heliport operator may consider necessary to impose in order to safeguard persons or property on the aerodrome.
Boarding or tampering with aircraft
139.01.26 Except with the permission of the person in lawful charge of an aircraft no person shall, on a licensed aerodrome or heliport –
(a)
board such aircraft; or
(b)
tamper or interfere in any way whatsoever with such aircraft or anything used in connection with such aircraft.
Test-running of aircraft engines
139.01.27 No person shall test-run an aircraft engine on a licensed aerodrome or heliport except at a place designated for the purpose by the aerodrome or heliport operator.
Regulation of vehicular or other traffic on a licensed aerodrome or heliport
139.01.28 The National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996), and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) shall apply to all roads on a licensed aerodrome or heliport.
Entering or leaving aerodrome or heliport
139.01.29 (1) No person, other than a person entering or leaving a licensed aerodrome or heliport by means of an aircraft landing at or taking off from the aerodrome or heliport, shall enter or leave the aerodrome or heliport otherwise than through a gate or entrance provided by the aerodrome or heliport operator.
(2) Any person who is directed by an authorised officer, inspector or authorised person to leave the aerodrome or heliport, or any part thereof, shall forthwith do so.
Animals in restricted area of aerodrome or heliport
139.01.30 (1) No person shall cause or permit any animal to graze or feed in the restricted area of a licensed aerodrome or heliport.
(2) Any person bringing an animal into the restricted area of the aerodrome or heliport, or receiving an animal in the restricted area of the aerodrome or heliport, shall ensure that such animal is at all times under proper control while it remains in the restricted area of the aerodrome or heliport.
Acts prohibited in terminal building
Acts prohibited on aerodrome, heliport or in terminal building
139.01.32 (1) No person shall on a licensed aerodrome or or a licensed or approved heliport –
(a)
obstruct or interfere with the proper use of the aerodrome or heliport;
(b)
obstruct any person in the full-time employment of the aerodrome or heliport operator acting in the execution of his or her duty in relation to the aerodrome or heliport;
(c)
remove any notice board erected by the aerodrome or heliport operator, or with the permission of the aerodrome or heliport operator, or any writing or document displayed on such notice board, or deface any such writing or document or any marking on such notice board or document;
(d)
throw, leave or drop anything capable of causing injury to any person or animal or damage to any property;
(e)
dump any waste matter whatsoever elsewhere than at a place approved for the purpose by the aerodrome or heliport operator;
(f)
commit any act which amounts to nuisance, or commit a disorderly or indecent act or be in a state of intoxication or behave in a violent or offensive manner to the offence or annoyance of other persons on the aerodrome or heliport or make use of offensive language;
(g)
write, draw or affix any profane, obscene, indecent or abusive word, matter, presentation or character on the aerodrome or heliport, or on property on the aerodrome or heliport;
(h)
dump or spill any substance capable of causing water pollution, whether such substance is a solid, liquid, vapour or gas or combination thereof, elsewhere than at a place approved for that purpose by the aerodrome or heliport operator.
(2) Except with the written permission of the aerodrome or heliport operator, no person shall –
(a)
bring a vehicle into or drive a vehicle in or into a terminal building on a licensed aerodrome or licensed or approved heliport; or
(b)
obstruct an entrance to or a passage in such terminal building in such a manner as to inconvenience other users of the entrance or passage concerned.
(3) Except with the written permission of the aerodrome or heliport operator, no person shall on a licensed aerodrome or licensed or approved heliport or on any public road or parking area adjacent to such aerodrome or heliport –
(a)
damage, interfere or tamper with any part of the aerodrome or heliport or any equipment associated with the operation of the aerodrome or heliport;
(b)
climb any wall, fence, barrier, railing, gate or post;
(c)
wash or otherwise clean or polish a vehicle elsewhere than at a place approved for that purpose by the aerodrome or heliport operator;
(d)
cut, dig, damage or remove any soil, grass, tree, shrub or flower;
(e)
go on to or damage any flower-bed or anything growing therein;
(f)
remove, pick or otherwise damage any tree, shrub, plant or flower;
(g)
go on to a lawn or on to ground which has been seeded or planted for the purpose of growing grass to form a lawn;
(h)
advertise;
(i)
display any poster, banner or anything similar, except name plates for the purpose of meeting and collection;
(j)
handle any baggage or confront passengers to carry their baggage;
(k)
tout for any services, including public transport, taxi, car valet, accommodation, parking and car-wash services; or
(l)
solicit for funds.
(4) The right of admission to terminal buildings on a licensed aerodrome or licensed or approved heliport is strictly reserved, and signs to this effect shall be erected in a conspicuous place near all entrances to terminal buildings.
(5) The aerodrome or heliport operator, the aerodrome or heliport manager or a security officer acting on his or her behalf, and members of the South African Police Service may request any person on the licensed aerodrome or licensed or approved heliport or on premises of such aerodrome or heliport to explain reasons for being there, and if an acceptable reason cannot be furnished, order that person to leave the aerodrome or heliport and its premises.
(6) A person who is ordered by the aerodrome or heliport operator of a licensed aerodrome or a licensed or approved heliport, the aerodrome or heliport manager or a security officer acting on his or her behalf, or a member of the South African Police Service to leave the aerodrome or heliport and its premises, and fails to do so forthwith, shall be guilty of an offence.
(7) The aerodrome or heliport operator of a licensed aerodrome or a licensed or approved heliport, the aerodrome or heliport manager or a security officer acting on his or her behalf, or a member of the South African Police Service may carry out a search of any article, parcel or baggage in possession of, or under the control of, an undesirable person, vagrant, loiterer or other suspected person.
(8) No person shall on a licensed aerodrome or licensed or approved heliport carryon any trade or business unless he or she is the holder of a valid permit, licence or concession, issued by or on behalf of the aerodrome or heliport operator, which entitles the holder thereof to carry on the trade or business specified on that particular aerodrome or heliport.
Obstacle limitation and marking outside aerodrome or heliport
139.01.33 (1) All objects, whether temporary or permanent, which project above the horizontal surface within a specified radius of 8 kilometre as measured from the aerodrome reference point should be marked as specified in Document SA-CATS-AH.
(2) Any other object which projects the horizontal surface beyond these radii or above the conical surface and which constitutes a potential hazard to aircraft shall be marked as specified in Document SA-CATS-AH.
(3) Buildings or other objects which will constitute an obstruction or potential hazard to aircraft moving in the navigable air space in the vicinity of an aerodrome, or navigation aid, or which will adversely affect the performance of the radio navigation or instrument lading systems, shall not be erected or allowed to come into existence without the prior approval of the Commissioner for Civil Aviation.
(4) No buildings or objects higher than 45 metres above the mean level of the landing area, or, in the case of a water aerodrome or heliport, the normal level of the water, shall without the approval of the Commissioner be erected within a distance of 8 kilometre measured from the nearest point on the boundary of an aerodrome or heliport.
(5) No building, structure or object which projects above a slope of 1 in 20 and which is within 3000 metres measured from the nearest point on the boundary of an aerodrome or heliport shall, without the prior approval of the Commissioner be erected or be allowed to come into existence.
(6) No building, structure or other object which will project above the approach, transitional or horizontal surfaces of an aerodrome or heliport shall, without the prior approval of the Commissioner, be erected or allowed to come into existence.
(7) In cases where special circumstances do not permit the requirements of these Regulations to be met, the Commissioner may in public interest grant exemption from compliance with any or all the provisions of this Chapter in terms of Part 11 of the Regulations.
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