14 CFR · Part 137
14 CFR § 137.45
Nonobservance of airport traffic pattern.
Notwithstanding part 91 of this chapter, the pilot in command of an aircraft may deviate from an airport traffic pattern when authorized by the control tower concerned. At an airport without a functioning control tower, the pilot in command may deviate from the traffic pattern if—
Prior coordination is made with the airport management concerned;
Deviations are limited to the agricultural aircraft operation;
Except in an emergency, landing and takeoffs are not made on ramps, taxiways, or other areas of the airport not intended for such use; and
The aircraft at all times remains clear of, and gives way to, aircraft conforming to the traffic pattern for the airport.
Regulations Referenced
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.
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