(1) No pilot of an aircraft shall use an aerodrome as a destination or alternate aerodrome, unless the operating minima for such aerodrome, established by the appropriate authority of the State in which the aerodrome is situated, can be complied with.
(2) The aerodrome operating minima for a specific type of approach and landing procedure shall be applicable if—
(a) the ground equipment shown on the respective instrument approach and landing chart required for the intended procedure, is operative;
(b) the aircraft systems required for the type of approach, are operative;
(c) the required aircraft performance criteria are complied with; and
(d) the flight crew is qualified to conduct the type of approach.
(3) In determining or establishing the aerodrome operating minima applicable to any particular operation, the owner or operator shall take into account—
(a) the type, performance and handling characteristics of the aircraft;
(b) the composition of the flight crew, their competence and experience;
(c) the surface condition, dimensions and characteristics of the runways or touch-down areas which may be selected for use;
(d) the adequacy and performance of the available visual and non-visual ground aids;
(e) the equipment available in the aircraft for the purpose of navigation or control of the flight path, as appropriate, during the take-off, approach, flare, landing or missed approach;
(f) the obstacles in the approach and missed approach areas and the climb-out areas and necessary clearance;
(g) the obstacle clearance altitude or height for the instrument approach procedures;
(h) the means to determine and report meteorological conditions; and
(i) the availability and adequacy of emergency services.
(4) The aerodrome operating minima are those prescribed in Document SA-CATS 91 and no pilot shall conduct operations in weather conditions lower than such minima unless approved by the Director to do so.