N.J. Admin. Code § 16:54-6.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 16:54-6.3 - General design standards for restricted use aeronautical facilities

(a) All restricted use aeronautical facilities shall meet the minimum design standards for the respective type of public use aeronautical facility as set forth below:

1. Restricted use airports shall meet the standards set forth for public use airports;

2. Restricted use heliports and helistops shall meet the design requirements of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5390-2D, as amended and supplemented;

3. Restricted use vertiports shall meet the design requirements of FAA Engineering Brief #105, Vertiport Design, as amended and supplemented;

4. Restricted use balloonspots shall meet the following design requirements:

i. Consist of a minimum size of 100 feet by 100 feet or 100 feet in diameter;

ii. Maintain a 1:1 obstruction clearance ratio for departures from the balloonspot; and

iii. For night operations, provide ground lighting that adequately illuminates the operating area to assure operational safety;

5. Restricted use airship bases shall meet the following design requirements:

i. Consist of a minimum size, the radius of which is equal to one and one-half times the length of the largest airship anticipated to use the facility;

ii. Maintain a 10:1 obstacle free approach and departure path and a 1:1 obstruction clearance ratio for the perimeter of the airship base;

iii. For night operations, provide lighting in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 16:54-6.2for public use airship bases; and

6. Restricted use parachute drop zones shall conform to the drop zone requirements outlined in the USPA Skydivers Information Manual.

(b) Waivers or exemptions to specific design criteria may be requested in accordance with N.J.A.C. 16:54-11.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:54-6.3

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1684(a), effective 8/15/2016

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 2417(a), effective 12/4/2023