Published date: 17 November 2025

Purpose

This AC provides information and guidance on Wildlife Hazard Management at aerodromes. The guidance should be used to inform decision making to meet the requirements of rule 139.71.


The AC also contains information related to the management of wildlife in the vicinity of aerodromes for the guidance of aerodrome operators and local territorial authorities.


It describes a range of methods to assist aerodrome operators and local territorial authorities to establish or enhance a wildlife hazard management programme.

Related rules

This AC relates specifically to Civil Aviation Rule Part 139.

Change notice

Revision 1 replaces the appendix with a new appendix which provides scientific names, protection status and methods of control, as well as website links. 

We have also:

  • updated the contact information for the Ornithological Society of New Zealand (Birds New Zealand)
  • moved some content to other sections to provide more context
  • made stylistic and editorial changes in line with AC standards, and
  • added a version history.