Airport curfews, or night flight restrictions, are regulations that prevent aircraft from operating at certain times of the night. That means that outside of these mandated hours, airlines are not allowed to perform any take-offs, landings, or taxiing. And the reason? Well, it's an act of courtesy.
What is airport curfew?
An airport curfew is a legislated restriction on aircraft operations at a federally-leased airport during a specified time period.
Are planes allowed to fly at 3am?
Is it safe to fly late at night?
FAQ. Is it safe to fly at night? With proper planning there is no reason a pilot cannot safely accomplish a flight at night. Pay particular attention to picking a safe route, particularly in a single engine airplane or helicopter.
Can planes take off after midnight?
There is not a federal law prohibiting time of day for takeoffs and landings. In the US, domestic General Aviation aircraft generally do not have to worry about this.