AIM
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17. Space Launch and Reentry Area
Locations where commercial space launch and/or
reentry operations occur. Hazardous operations occur
in space launch and reentry areas, and for pilot
awareness, a rocket
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shaped symbol is used to depict
them on sectional aeronautical charts. These
locations may have vertical launches from launch
pads, horizontal launches from runways, and/or
reentering vehicles coming back to land. Because of
the wide range of hazards associated with space
launch and reentry areas, pilots are expected to check
NOTAMs for the specific area prior to flight to
determine the location and lateral boundaries of the
associated hazard area, and the active time. NOTAMs
may include terms such as “rocket launch activity,”
“space launch,” or “space reentry,” depending upon
the type of operation. Space launch and reentry areas
are not established for amateur rocket operations
conducted per 14 CFR Part 101.
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Space Launch and Reentry Area Depicted on a
Sectional Chart
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Potential Flight Hazards