Haw. Code R. § 19-13-3 - Uses and activities; prohibitions; restrictions; limitations; requirements

(a) Aircraft operations. No person shall land, taxi or fly aircraft, or conduct any aircraft operations upon or from a public airport other than in conformity with Federal Aviation Regulations and this chapter. No experimental flight shall be conducted on, above, or in the vicinity of a public airport without the permission of the director.

(b) Clearing runways. The operator of an aircraft landing at a public airport shall clear the active runway as expeditiously as possible.

(c) Aircraft maintenance. Washing, cleaning and maintenance of aircraft shall be conducted only in areas designated for these purposes by the director.

(d) Uses of designated areas. The use of any area of a public airport for any purpose other than the use designated by the director is prohibited.

(e) Abandoned or unattended aircraft. Any aircraft abandoned or left unattended in any area at a public airport or which is parked in an unauthorized manner or area, may be removed and stored by the director at the owner's risk and expense, without liability on the part of the director for damages resulting from such moving and storing. Thirty days following such removal and storage, the director shall have the right to dispose of the aircraft in accordance with Act 25, Session Laws of Hawaii, 1981.

(f) Removal of aircraft. Upon notification by the director, the operator of any aircraft parked or stored at a public airport shall move said aircraft from the place where it is parked or stored. If the operator refuses to comply with such order, the director may have the aircraft moved or cause to be moved at the owner's risk and expense and without liability for any damage which may result from such moving.

(g) Aircraft accidents. No person shall disturb or remove aircraft wreckage or records unless permission is granted by the director after the director consults with the proper Federal authority except where necessary to give aid and assistance to persons injured or trapped in aircraft wreckage, or to protect such wreckage or records from further damage, or to protect the public from injury or death.

(1) Disabled aircraft. Aircraft operators shall be responsible for the prompt removal of disabled aircraft and parts except as noted above. In the event of failure to comply, the director may remove the disabled aircraft, at the owner's risk and expense, at any location without liability for any damage which may result because of such removal or storage.

(2) Accident reports.

(A) The operator of any aircraft involved in an accident on or within a public airport and all persons involved in such accident shall provide their names and addresses and written report of the accident to the director as soon after the accident as possible.

(B) In the event a written report of the accident is required by Federal regulations, a copy of that report may be provided to comply with this paragraph.

(h) Director's power to restrict aircraft operations. The director may close all or any portion of a public airport, prohibit or delay landings, takeoffs or any other operations or movement of aircraft at any time he deems such action is necessary in the interest of safety to persons or property. Notice and details of such action will be publicized through the control tower or through the issuance of appropriate NOTAMS. The director may deny the use of a public airport to any aircraft, operator, or pilot, violating or in violation of departmental or Federal rules and regulations.

(i) No smoking. No persons shall smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, match, or any naked flame in or upon the operational area.

(j) Non-payment of airport charges, fees, or rentals. The director may deny departure clearance to any aircraft owner or operator who has not made payment on charges incurred or owed to the State.

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Haw. Code R. § 19-13-3

[Eff 8/10/81; comp 6/19/00; comp FEB 15 2002] (Auth: HRS § 261-12) (Imp: HRS § 261-12)