The Grenada Airports Authority (GAA) has again sent out notice advising members of the public that the flying of kites within the vicinity of the airport is prohibited.
Prohibited areas include Calliste, Frequente, Fort Jeudy, St Paul’s, Mt. Parnassus, Mt. Moritz and the vicinity of Lauriston Airport in Carriacou.
The GAA says flying kites pose a serious threat to aircraft safety, as kites can be easily ingested into aircraft engines or become entangled in aircraft propellers, resulting in engine failure with catastrophic consequences to aircraft passengers and persons on the ground.
The Airport Authority is therefore urging the public to cooperate towards ensuring the safety of aircraft operations into and out of the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA).
The Grenada Airports Authority says it will be seeking the assistance of the Royal Grenada Police Force in dealing with violators.
