Headlights and optical light signaling devices; application for a permit for operation
You require a permit to operate searchlights and optical light signaling devices at a distance of less than 1.5 km from an airfield.
Description
You must apply to the relevant aviation authority for permission to operate searchlights and optical light signaling devices at a distance of less than 1.5 km from an airfield. In addition, you also require permission to operate searchlights or optical light signaling devices, in particular laser devices, which are capable of dazzling pilots during approach or departure, at a distance of more than 1.5 km from an airfield.
Contact person
Regierung von Mittelfranken - Sachgebiet 25 - Luftamt Nordbayern
Address
address
Flughafenstr. 118
90411 Nürnberg
postal address
Flughafenstr. 118
90411 Nürnberg
Contact
E-Mail: luftamt.nord@reg-mfr.bayern.de
Kontaktformular sicher: https://formularserver-bp.bayern.de/sichererKontakt?caller=181413191674Sicheres Kontaktformular
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Telefon Festnetz: +49 911 52700-0
Fax: +49 911 364446
Internet
Prerequisites
Permission may be granted at the discretion of the authorities if the requested use of airspace does not pose a risk to air traffic safety or public safety and order.
Basis for legal action
Legal remedy
Deadlines
Area of validity
Bavaria
Official approval
Officially approved by Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr (Bavarian State Ministry of Housing, Building and Transport) on 03.12.2025