Title 16 — AIRPORT AND AIRCRAFT
Petaluma Municipal Code Ch. 16.16 Aircraft Taxiing, Landing and Takeoff
Petaluma Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Petaluma
Cite as: Petaluma Municipal Code Chapter 16.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
16.16.010 Aircraft taxiing for takeoB.¶
All aircraft preparing to take oN shall taxi to the end of the runway for takeoN. (Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)
16.16.020 Use of taxiways by landing aircraft.¶
All landing aircraft returning to the airport Light line shall leave the runway on the Krst available taxiway which is
practical in order to keep the runways clear for approaching aircraft. Aircraft shall not make one hundred eighty
degree turns on the runway after landing unless no taxiway is available, but shall continue straight ahead until
reaching the Krst taxiway and shall clear the runway as soon as possible. (Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)
16.16.030 Taxiing from a parking space.¶
No person shall taxi an aircraft from an approved parking space until the pilot has ascertained through
information furnished by visual inspection that there will be no danger of collision with any person or object in the
immediate area. (Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)
16.16.040 Speed limit for taxiing.¶
Aircraft shall be taxied at a safe and reasonable speed and distance from other aircraft. (Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)
16.16.050 Right-of-way for taxiing aircraft.¶
Taxiing aircraft shall not overtake other taxiing aircraft. Approaching traMc shall give way to the right. At
intersections, the aircraft on the right shall have the right-of-way. (Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)
16.16.060 Location of aircraft during engine run-up.¶
Aircraft taxiing for takeoN shall conduct engine run-up in the designated run-up area. Aircraft shall be turned to
provide the pilot with a clear view of approaching aircraft, and it shall be their responsibility to remain clear of
other traMc. No aircraft shall be moved onto a runway until ready for takeoN. (Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)
16.16.070 Taxiing under power into or out of hangars prohibited.¶
Aircraft shall not be taxied under power into or out of any hangar. (Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)
16.16.080 Mid?eld or intersection takeoBs prohibited.¶
MidKeld or intersection takeoNs are prohibited. (Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)
16.16.090 Runway to be used for takeoBs and landings.¶
Landings and takeoNs shall be made on the runway most nearly aligned with the wind indicator at the airport.
When wind conditions are calm, Runway 29 should be used. (Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)
16.16.100 Exceptions for emergencies.¶
Exceptions to the rules and regulations governing landing and takeoN speciKed in this chapter shall only be made
in an emergency requiring immediate action as provided in Part 91.3 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. (Ord.
2905 NCS §3, 2025.)
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