Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1.6 — Disrupting operation of aircraft
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 6: Weapons on Aircraft, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1.6
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 1.6. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses force or violence or the threat of force or violence to disrupt the operation of an aircraft commits a Level 4 felony. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses force or violence or the threat of force or violence to hijack an aircraft in flight commits a Level 2 felony. (c) For purposes of this section, an aircraft is considered to be in flight while the aircraft is: (1) on the ground in Indiana: (A) after the doors of the aircraft are closed for takeoff; and (B) until the aircraft takes off; (2) in the airspace above Indiana; or (3) on the ground in Indiana: (A) after the aircraft lands; and (B) before the doors of the aircraft are opened after landing.
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Is disrupting operation of aircraft a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: disrupting operation of aircraft ranges from a Level 4 Felony to a Level 2 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1.6.
Disrupting operation of aircraft by force or threat: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1.6(a)) · Hijacking an aircraft in flight: Level 2 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1.6(b))
Which Indiana statute covers disrupting operation of aircraft?
Disrupting operation of aircraft is governed by Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1.6 (Disrupting operation of aircraft).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.