What are Accident Potential Zones?

Accident Potential Zones (APZs) are "areas immediately beyond the ends of runways and along primary flight paths and are subject to more aircraft accidents than other areas." There are several designations within an APZ. The Clear Zone (CZ) is the designated area adjacent to the runway along the flight path of approaching and departing aircraft, where the risk to humans and/or property from a an aircraft accident, if one were to occur, is the greatest. Accident Potential Zone I (APZ I) is the designated area adjacent to the Clear Zone on the side farthest from the runway along the flight path of approaching and departing aircraft, where the risk to humans and/or property from an aircraft accident, if one were to occur, is less than in the Clear Zone. Accident Potential Zone II (APZ II) is the designated area adjacent to APZ I on the side farthest from the runway along the flight path of approaching and departing aircraft, where the risk to humans and/or property from an aircraft accident, if one were to occur, is less than in the Clear Zone or APZ I. Emerald Isle is primarily in APZ II and no properties in the Town are within the Clear Zone. Residents, property owners, visitors and prospective property owners should be aware of these factors.

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1. Why are there military planes flying over Emerald Isle?
2. What does the military do at Bogue Field and why is it important?
3. What are Accident Potential Zones?
4. What are Noise Zones?
5. What is the Eastern Carolina Joint Land Use Study?
6. How does a citizen register a complaint regarding aircraft noise or safety?
7. Who do I contact if I have questions about the Eastern Carolina Joint Land Use Study?