FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Nicoela (Nikki) McCoy
Deputy Director-General Economic Reg. & Admin
Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands
P.O. Box 10277 APO, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, BWI
Tel: 345-949-7811, ext. 224; Fax: 345-949-0761
E-mail: nikki.mccoy@caacayman.com
SAFETY DURING HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE AIR SHOW
George Town, Grand Cayman, (May 24, 2022) – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) would like to advise the public of the restrictions on flying small unmanned aircraft (also known as drones or unmanned aerial vehicles) during the H.M. Queen’s Jubilee Air Shows in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.
The Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) has restricted the airspace surrounding the event in accordance with the provisions of Article 68 (1)(a) of the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2013, as amended as per follows:
Grand Cayman, 3rd and 4th June, 7:00am – 5:00pm:
The flight of all aircraft, including small unmanned aircraft (SUA), also known as Drones, is prohibited within 3 (three) nautical miles of the Air Show, offshore at Seven Mile Public Beach from surface to 6000 ft above mean sea level.
Cayman Brac, 4th June, 11:00am – 2:00pm:
The flight of all aircraft, including small unmanned aircraft (SUA), also known as Drones, is prohibited within 3 (three) nautical miles of the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport, Cayman Brac from surface to 6000 ft above mean sea level.
For the avoidance of doubt, the restriction applies to both approved commercial SUA/Drone operators and recreational enthusiasts unless specifically approved for this event by the CAACI.
The CAACI is collaborating with the RCIPS to ensure that the restricted airspace is appropriately policed and notice is hereby given that any infringement of this restriction could lead to prosecution in accordance with the provisions of Article 185 of the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2013, as amended.
The CAACI would like to wish the public a safe and wonderful long weekend. For any additional information, please email civil.aviation@caacayman or call 949.7811.