Earlier editions: 2026-09
Division 5 — AIRPORT›Chapter 1 — AIRPORT Revised 2/26›Article 5 — TOUCH (AND STOP) AND GO, FULL STOP-TAXI BACK AND LOW APPROACHES
Torrance Municipal Code Art. 5 Touch (and Stop) and Go, Full Stop-Taxi Back and Low Approaches
Torrance Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Torrance
Cite as: Torrance Municipal Code § 51.5 · Text as of 2026-10-05
51.5.1 TOUCH AND GO DEFINED.¶
For purposes of this Article, a touch and go operation shall mean an action by an aircraft consisting of a landing and departure on a runway without stopping or exiting the runway.
51.5.2 STOP AND GO DEFINED¶
For purposes of this Article, a stop and go operation shall mean an action by an aircraft consisting of a landing followed by a complete stop on the runway and a takeoff from that point.
51.5.3 FULL STOP-TAXI BACK DEFINED¶
For purposes of this Article, a full stop-taxi back operation shall mean an action by an aircraft consisting of a landing on any runway followed by exiting the runway, with or without a complete stop, and returning directly to the approach end of any runway for a subsequent take-off.
51.5.4 LOW APPROACH DEFINED¶
For purposes of this Article, a low approach shall mean an action by an aircraft consisting of an approach over the Airport for a landing where the pilot intentionally does not make contact with the runway.
51.5.5 PROHIBITED OPERATIONS¶
No touch and go operation or stop and go operation shall be permitted at the Airport.
51.5.6 PROHIBITED OPERATION ON WEEKDAYS¶
(Amended by O-3081; O-3107; O-3108; O-3127; O-3134; O-3140)
No low approach or full stop taxi back shall be permitted on the Airport between 6:00 p.m. of one day and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, Monday through Friday inclusive.
51.5.7 PROHIBITED OPERATIONS ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND CITY OBSERVED HOLIDAYS¶
(Amended by O-3081; O-3107; O-3108; O-3127; O-3134; O-3140)
No low approach or full stop taxi back shall be permitted on the Airport between 6:00 p.m. Friday and 10:00 a.m. Monday, nor any City observed holiday.
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