20Aircraft may take off or land in emergencies or if Secretary grants dispensation

20 Aircraft may take off or land in emergencies or if Secretary grants dispensation

(1) Despite any other provisions of these Regulations, an aircraft may take off from, or land at, Coolangatta Airport during a curfew period if: (a) the aircraft is involved in an emergency; or (b) the aircraft is taking off from Coolangatta Airport to resume a flight interrupted by an emergency; or (c) a dispensation granted by the Secretary under regulation 21 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 (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.