17Aircraft involved in emergencies

17 Aircraft involved in emergencies

(1) An aircraft may take off from, or land at, Gold Coast Airport during a curfew period, despite section 8, if: (a) the aircraft is involved in an emergency; or (b) the aircraft is taking off from Gold Coast Airport to resume a flight interrupted because the aircraft was involved in an emergency. (2) 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 (v) if a national emergency declaration (within the meaning of the National Emergency Declaration Act 2020) is in force—an emergency to which the declaration relates; 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 any person; or (ii) to avoid damage to property.