Article 41 of the Saudi Civil Aviation Law
المادة 41 من نظام الطيران المدني · الفصل الثاني: حقوق الارتفاق الجوية
The Authority determines the scope and extent of air easements and the areas in which they are imposed, in accordance with Annex 14 to the Chicago Convention on airports.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
تحدد الهيئة نطاق ومدى حقوق الارتفاق الجوية والمناطق التي تفرض فيها وفقا لأحكام الملحق الرابع عشر لمعاهدة شيكاغو الخاص بالمطارات.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 41 explained in plain English
After Article 40 created air easements, which provide for removing or preventing buildings, structures and obstacles or limiting their height near airports and navigation equipment facilities, and for marking obstacles, this article sets out who draws the limits of these rights and on what basis.
The body: the Authority.
What it determines:
- The scope of air easements.
- Their extent.
- The areas in which they are imposed.
The reference: the determination is made in accordance with the provisions of Annex 14 to the Chicago Convention on airports. The Authority does not determine these matters at its absolute discretion but according to the international standards set out in this annex.
The article gives no specific distances or heights; these are known from the Authority's determination and from the provisions of the annex referred to.
In practice, anyone who wants to know whether their land falls within an air easement area, or what height is permitted, refers to what the Authority determines. It is followed by Article 42, which requires owners of equipment that may interfere with navigation equipment to comply with the prescribed measures. Anyone whose property is affected can consult a lawyer specializing in real estate cases.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 41 of the Saudi Civil Aviation Law
Who determines the areas around an airport where building is restricted?
The Authority determines the scope and extent of air easements and the areas in which they are imposed.
What is the reference for determining air easements?
The provisions of Annex 14 to the Chicago Convention on airports.
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