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What conditions does SERA allow aeroplanes to take-off and land in a direction other than into wind?
  • A

    Only for the interest of safety.

  • B
    Whenever the Pilot-in-Command informs Air Traffic Control that they intend to do so.
  • C
    Only when an Air Traffic Controller requires it or authorizes it.
  • D

    Wherever safety, air traffic considerations or runway configurations dictate it.

ICAO Annex 2
3.2.5 Operation on and in the vicinity of an aerodrome
An aircraft operated on or in the vicinity of an aerodrome shall, whether or not within an aerodrome traffic zone:

a) observe other aerodrome traffic for the purpose of avoiding collision;
b) conform with or avoid the pattern of traffic formed by other aircraft in operation;
c) make all turns to the left, when approaching for a landing and after taking off, unless otherwise instructed;
d) land and take off into the wind unless safety, the runway configuration, or air traffic considerations determine that a different direction is preferable.

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