Aircraft - Permission for external take-off and landing

Aircraft may also take off and land outside the designated aerodromes if they have permission from the local aviation authority.

You must also provide proof of permission for take-offs and landings at airports in the following cases:

• outside the runways specified in the aerodrome permit,
• outside operating hours,
• within operating restriction periods.

In addition to the permission of the licensing authority, the consent of the aerodrome operator is also required in these cases.

However, a permit is not necessary if:

• the location of the landing cannot be determined in advance due to the characteristics of the aircraft concerned (e.g. balloons or gliders), or
• the landing is necessary for reasons of safety or to provide assistance in the event of danger to life and limb of a person.

However, in such a case, the crew of the aircraft must provide information about the owner of the aircraft and the insurer.

No permission is required for external landings of gliders, hang gliders and paragliders on a cross-country flight, as well as for manned free balloons.

• To the Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt for its district.
• To the Regierungspräsidium Kassel for its district and for the Regierungsbezirk Gießen.

• Area and site plans
• Photos of the launch site
• Consent of the landowners/municipal administration

They require the consent of the property owner or an authorized person for the site.

In the case of helicopters, the consent of the municipality is also required.

The application forms are available from the responsible regional council.

Hint:

If damage occurs during take-off or landing, the owner of the property may claim damages.

The amount of the fee depends on the terrain on which the take-off or landing is to take place. It amounts to a minimum of 30.00 euros and a maximum of 500.00 euros.