§ 256.9 - Real estate interests to be considered for clear zones and accident potential zone.  


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  • (a) The right to make low and frequent flights over said land and to generate noises associated with:

    (1) Aircraft in flight, whether or not while directly over said land,

    (2) Aircraft and aircraft engines operating on the ground at said base, and,

    (3) Aircraft engine test/stand/cell operations at said base.

    (b) The right to regulate or prohibit the release into the air of any substance which would impair the visibility or otherwise interfere with the operations of aircraft, such as, but not limited to, steam, dust and smoke.

    (c) The right to regulate or prohibit light emissions, either direct or indirect (reflective), which might interfere with pilot vision.

    (d) The right to prohibit electrical emissions which would interfere with aircraft and aircraft communications systems or aircraft navigational equipment.

    (e) The right to prohibit any use of the land which would unnecessarily attract birds or waterfowl, such as, but not limited to, operation of sanitary landfills, maintenance of feeding stations or the growing of certain types of vegetation attractive to birds or waterfowl.

    (f) The right to prohibit and remove any buildings or other non-frangible structures.

    (g) The right to top, cut to ground level, and to remove trees, shrubs, brush or other forms of obstruction which the installation commander determines might interfere with the operation of aircraft, including emergency landings.

    (h) The right of ingress and egress upon, over and across said land for the purpose of exercising the rights set forth herein.

    (i) The right to post signs on said land indicating the nature and extent of the Government's control over said land.

    (j) The right to prohibit land uses other than the following:

    (1) Agriculture.

    (2) Livestock grazing.

    (3) Permanent open space.

    (4) Existing water areas.

    (5) Rights of way for fenced two lane highways, without sidewalks or bicycle trails and single track railroads.

    (6) Communications and utilities rights of way, provided all facilities are at or below grade.

    (k) The right to prohibit entry of persons onto the land except in connection with activities authorized under paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (f) of this section.

    (l) The right to disapprove land uses not in accordance with § 256.8.

    (m) The right to control the height of structures to insure that they do not become a hazard to flight.

    (n) The right to install airfield lighting and navigational aids.