N.J. Admin. Code § 16:54-6.4 - General design standards for special use aeronautical facilities

(a) All special use aeronautical facilities shall meet the minimum design standards for the respective type of aeronautical facility as set forth at (a)1 through 6 below:

1. Special use airports shall meet the standards set forth for restricted use airports as set forth at N.J.A.C. 16:54-6.3;

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

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

4. Special use balloonspots shall meet the following design requirements;

i. Consist of a minimum size area which has a diameter not less than the height of the inflated balloon including the basket;

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. Special use airship bases shall meet the same design requirements set forth for restricted use airship bases; and

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

(b) If any of the design standards for special use aeronautical facilities set forth in this section cannot be met, the applicant or licensee shall:

1. Submit to the Bureau copies of the aircraft manufacturer's performance data, for the specific aircraft proposed for use at the facility, which shows that the aircraft can, in accordance with manufacturer's and FAA standards, safely use the facility; and

2. If requested by the Bureau, conduct a flight demonstration, at a licensed public use aeronautical facility, in a space of like dimensions to that proposed in the application, and using the aircraft proposed for use at the special use aeronautical facility.

(c) Special use aeronautical facilities will not be licensed, or approved for use by any aircraft whose minimum performance and operating limits do not permit operations within the available dimensions of the facility.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 16:54-6.4

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1684(a), effective 8/15/2016 Amended by 55 N.J.R. 2417(a), effective 12/4/2023