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Aviation Operations Permit

 
- General Information
- Prerequisites
- Process Steps
- Fees, Tax Rates, and Payment Information
- Contact Information
- Disclaimer
General information [back to top]  
Agency:
Fire Department (CITY)
Description:
A permit is required from the Fire Department (FDNY) in order to operate, maintain, or conduct any of the following aviation operations:

- a heliport landing located somewhere other than at an approved heliport, helistop or airport
- a helicopter lift, which is the movement of an external load using a helicopter
- a hot air balloon operation, which is the filling of balloons with hot air for the purposes of display or flight.

This permit must be issued in advance of each operation.
Prerequisites [back to top]  
1.  Proof of Liability and casualty insurance in an amount determined by the Fire Commissioner, but not less than two million dollars.
2.  A site map of the area for the heliport landing, helicopter lift, or hot air balloon operations.
3.  The aircraft's Airworthiness Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
4.  A pilot's license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration is required for helicopter landing, helicopter lift, and hot air balloon operations.
5.  Department of Buildings authorization is required for helicopter lift operations.
 
Process Steps [back to top]  
Steps to Apply Online:
  • No online process available
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    Steps to Apply Offline:
    1.  The applicant must submit a request for the permit in writing at least 20 days prior to the proposed helicopter landing, helicopter lift or hot air balloon operations. The request must include the name of the business, the premises address, the contact telephone number and the type of permit being requested and an affidavit of the property owner authorizing the landing, lift or hot air balloon operation on the property.
    2.  Copies of supporting documentation described in the Prerequisites section above must be submitted along with the request. Payment of the permit fee, identified below, must be included with the request for the permit. The applicant may submit the request, the required documents, and the permit fee in person or via mail to the address provided below.
    3.  The Fire Department will contact the applicant upon acceptance of the application.
    4.  The Fire Department representative will monitor the operations to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Fire Code. Once satisfied that all safety requirements are met, the Fire Department inspector will give the authorization to conduct the operation.
     
    Fees, Tax Rates, and Payment Information [back to top]  
    Fees:
  • $315: Fee to conduct a helicopter landing
  • $315: Fee to conduct a helicopter lift operation
  • $315: Fee to conduct a hot air balloon operation
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    Payment Types Accepted:
  • Check (Made payable to New York City Fire Department)
  • Personal Check (Made payable to New York City Fire Department)
  • Certified Check (Made payable to New York City Fire Department)
  • Bank Check (Made payable to New York City Fire Department)
  • Cashier's Check (Made payable to New York City Fire Department)
  • Money Order (Made payable to New York City Fire Department)
  • Company Check (Made payable to New York City Fire Department)
    • Contact Information [back to top]  
    FDNY :
    District Office Headquarters
    9 Metro Tech Center, 3rd Floor
    Brooklyn, NY 11201
    Fax: 718-999-0098
    For further assistance please call 311 and ask for: FDNY Permits and Permit Inspections
    Website: http://www.nyc.gov/fdny
    Disclaimer [back to top]  
    This page provides general information only. The information does not address all relevant regulatory requirements of City, State or Federal Agencies, nor does it address requirements with which the business must comply on an ongoing basis. It is the business owner's responsibility to meet all City, State and Federal requirements. Failure to comply with all applicable laws and regulations may result in fines or in the suspension and/or revocation of licenses or permits, or other penalties as allowed by law.

    Please note that this information is not legal advice; you can only obtain legal advice from a lawyer. For more information or assistance, please contact the issuing Agency, using the contact information above, or call 311 (or 212-NEW-YORK if outside of New York City).
     


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