CAD reminds public of establishment of temporary restricted flying zone

     The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) today (November 20) reminded the public that a temporary restricted flying zone (RFZ) will be established in the area around the China Merchants Wharf from tomorrow (November 21) to November 25. All aircraft, including planes, helicopters and small unmanned aircraft (SUA), will be restricted from entering the area concerned. Other flying activities will also be restricted within the temporary RFZ.

     "To facilitate arrangements for a special operation, the CAD will establish a temporary RFZ in the area around the China Merchants Wharf (see the area indicated by a red dotted line in the attachment) with effect from 9am tomorrow to 4pm on November 25. No aircraft will be permitted to enter the zone, except for Government Flying Service flights.

     Other flying activities, such as the flying of model aircraft, kites and captive balloons and mass release of small balloons etc, will also be restricted within the temporary RFZ," a spokesman for the CAD said.

     Airlines and pilots have been informed of the establishment of the temporary RFZ via the Notice to Airmen. The CAD has also announced the details of the temporary RFZ on the electronic portal for small unmanned aircraft "eSUA".