California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §21402: The ownership of the space above the land and waters of this State is vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject to the right of flight described in Section 21403.

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What this law says, in plain English

Surface owners hold airspace rights above their property, subject to flight rights. Airspace use cannot interfere with flight operations, though existing uses conforming to an airport's original approach zone remain lawful despite zone changes.

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The ownership of the space above the land and waters of this State is vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject to the right of flight described in Section 21403. No use shall be made of such airspace which would interfere with such right of flight; provided, that any use of property in conformity with an original zone of approach of an airport shall not be rendered unlawful by reason of a change in such zone of approach.

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