Aerodromes & Heliports

We can advise on regulatory requirements concerning airspace, obstacles, and other associated matters. We are also available to present expert evidence at resource consent hearings and Environment Court appeals.

A selection of relevant projects includes:

Obstacle Limitation Surfaces

  • Independent advice to Auckland Council regarding the obstacle limitation surface associated with Auckland International Airport Ltd’s proposed second runway;
  • Advice to the NZDF on obstacle limitation surfaces at two air bases;
  • Design of a multi-pad heliport to comply with AC139-8 Aerodrome Design: Heliports;
  • Advice to a water supply company concerning trees infringing an obstacle limitation surface;
  • Evidence in a resource consent application regarding the construction of water supply tanks adjacent to an airstrip, with infringement of obstacle limitation surfaces being a significant issue;

Evidence in Resource Consent applications and hearings

  • Evidence in resource consent applications concerning two proposed heliports;
  • Evidence in a resource consent application regarding the construction of water supply tanks adjacent to an airstrip;
  • Evidence in a resource consent application concerning the safety of an existing helipad;

Regulatory Approvals

  • Preparation of Part 77 notices for construction adjacent to a rural airstrip
  • Preparation of Part 157 notices for construction of a heliport