The objective of Part 93 is to ensure the impact of noise on the areas surrounding the aerodromes listed in this rule part is minimal, without compromising the safety of flight operations.

Part 93 prescribes the following —

  • special rules for aerodrome traffic, that are additional to and exceptions from the general operating and flight rules for aerodrome traffic prescribed in Part 91; and
  • rules for the Director to issue a determination regarding the requirement for a right-hand aerodrome traffic circuit

Download the PDF version of the Part 93 consolidation [PDF 326 KB] or browse the content below.

Consolidations of the Civil Aviation Rules are for reference – they are not the official versions of the rules – to view those, see 'history of amendments'.

The history of amendments below, when expanded, shows copies of the original issue, amendments, and re-issues of this Part. Other legislative changes shown are for reference – to view the full version of the relevant amendment Act, see www.legislation.govt.nz(external link)

View Part 93 Special Aerodrome Traffic Rules and Noise Abatement Procedures

 

Amendment Effective date NPRM Summary of submissions
Initial issue [PDF 1.4 MB] 5 April 2025    

For an archived version, which includes history of amendments under the 1990 Act, please see Part 93 archived.