Avoid flying kites near airport, operator urges
Skyport has urged members of the public to avoid flying kites near the airport.
Jason Inniss, its director of airport operations, said: “We encourage residents to enjoy Bermuda’s beloved Easter traditions safely.
“Our guidance on maximum kite height near the LF Wade International Airport is to ensure public safety throughout the Good Friday celebrations.
“Our objective is to ensure safe aircraft operations and avoid instances where kites could be ingested into aircraft engines while landing or taking off from the airport.”
Skyport said kite-flyers should particularly avoid landing and take-off sites.
It highlighted the Ferry Reach area, along Kindley Field Road, and the Clearwater area of St David's.
“These areas are near LF Wade International Airport and if kites are flown in these areas, they could end up in the path of aircraft as they approach or take off from the airport,” Skyport added.
The airport operator explained that international aviation regulations restricted kite-flying heights near airports for safety reasons.
It said: “Within an aerodrome's traffic zone during its operating hours, kites cannot exceed 30 metres (about 100 feet) above ground level.
“Outside of these zones, kites must not fly higher than 60 metres above ground without the Governor's permission.”
• For more information about kite-flying restrictions, contact Bermuda Skyport on 444-4400.
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