Use of aerodromes and landing sites
29.—(1)  For any flight mentioned in regulation 3(1)(a) or (b), the pilot‑in‑command must not operate the aircraft at any aerodrome or landing site unless —
(a)the aerodrome or landing site is adequate, taking into account the performance of the aircraft and the characteristics of the runway; and
(b)at the expected time of use, the aerodrome or landing site is available and equipped with the necessary ancillary services and facilities (including air traffic services, lighting, communications, weather reporting, navigation aids and emergency services).
(2)  For any flight mentioned in regulation 3(1)(a) or (b) involving a helicopter, the pilot‑in‑command must not operate the helicopter unless the pilot‑in‑command is satisfied that —
(a)any place to be used as a heliport, or landing site, within a congested area of a city, town or settlement has physical characteristics, obstacle limitation surfaces and visual aids commensurate with the characteristics of the helicopter being operated and the ambient light conditions;
(b)any place to be used as a heliport, or as a place to hover, that is outside a congested area of a city, town or settlement —
(i)is suitable for the helicopter to hover clear of obstructions; and
(ii)if it is to be used as a heliport, has a surface area suitable for touchdown and lift‑off; and
(c)any place to be used as a heliport, or as a place to hover, has approach and take‑off paths such that, if the helicopter is not operating in Performance Class 1, an emergency landing can be conducted without causing undue risk to any person or property on the ground.
(3)  A person must not operate —
(a)any helicopter from an elevated heliport in a congested area within Singapore; or
(b)any Singapore registered helicopter from an elevated heliport in a congested area outside Singapore,
unless the helicopter is being operated in Performance Class 1.
(4)  A Singapore operator must not operate any helicopter from an elevated heliport in a congested area outside Singapore unless the helicopter is being operated in Performance Class 1.