Legal notice

Civil Aviation (Entry and Landing) Regulations 2026

Where aircraft may land on Coral Island and the permission they need before entering the Air Defence Identification Zone.

Number
LN 2/2026
Status
In force
In force from
29 September 2026
Current as at
29 September 2026
Amended by
Not amended
Responsible
Ministry of Ports, Aviation and Marine Affairs

Civil Aviation (Entry and Landing) Regulations 2026LN 2/2026

1. Citation and commencement

These Regulations may be cited as the Civil Aviation (Entry and Landing) Regulations 2026 and come into force on 29 September 2026.

2. Landing points

An aircraft may land only at Coral Island Airfield, at Northpoint Landing (seaplanes) or, for official flights, at the Government House helipad.

3. Permission to land

The pilot in command of an aircraft must hold permission to land granted under regulation 4, or clearance given by Coral Control, before entering the Air Defence Identification Zone.

4. Applications

Permission to land is applied for online. It is valid from the time it is granted until the end of the arrival window, and for no more than 72 hours.

5. Passengers

Permission to land does not relieve any person on board of the need to hold a visa, residence permit or certificate of citizenship.

6. Offences

A pilot who lands without permission or clearance commits an offence and must report with every person on board to the border desk at Government House.