14Aircraft may take off or land in certain circumstances even if otherwise prohibited

14 Aircraft may take off or land in certain circumstances even if otherwise prohibited

(1) Despite any other provisions of these Regulations, an aircraft may take off from, or land at, Essendon Fields Airport if: (a) the aircraft is involved in an emergency; or (b) the aircraft is taking off from Essendon Fields Airport to resume a flight interrupted by an emergency involving the aircraft; or (c) the aircraft is involved in a Police Air Wing operation; or (d) a dispensation granted by the Secretary under regulation 15 authorises the take‑off or landing, and the take‑off or landing is in accordance with the conditions of the dispensation. (2) For paragraphs (1)(a) and (b), an aircraft is involved in an emergency if: (a) the aircraft is being used for or in connection with: (i) a search and rescue operation; or (ii) a medical emergency; or (iii) a natural disaster; or (iv) a mercy flight; or (b) the pilot of the aircraft has declared an in‑flight emergency; or (c) the aircraft has insufficient fuel to be diverted to another airport; or (d) there is an urgent need for the aircraft to land or take off: (i) to ensure the safety or security of the aircraft or a person; or (ii) to avoid damage to property.

Note: Examples for subparagraph (2)(a)(iv)

Note: A flight to transport a person in urgent need of medical attention, to transport an organ for urgent transplant, or to rescue a person from a dangerous situation.