IssuedTransport and rural areas
Rules for search and rescue in aviation laid down
Official title (in Danish): Bekendtgørelse for Danmark og Færøerne om eftersøgning og redning på luftfartsområdet
In short
Reading time: 1 min- What it sets out:
- The executive order lays down rules on search and rescue in the aviation area.
- It deals, among other things, with the operation of rescue coordination centres.
- Rescue coordination centres must have a permit from the Danish Transport Authority and must be open around the clock.
- Who: The rules apply to those who operate rescue coordination centres, to owners and users of aircraft, and to aircraft commanders. They also apply to search and rescue units. The executive order does not apply to Greenland.
- When: The executive order will enter into force on 1 January 2027.
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Sources and original
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Source: Retsinformation.dk
Translated from Danish · The Danish version and the original source apply.
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- Issued · 19 October 2026
- Published in the Danish Law Gazette (Lovtidende) · 22 October 2026
- Enters into force · 1 January 2027In 57 days