Definition

Explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes.

Description

Firework displays can vary from a small garden event to large organised public displays. A feature of fireworks displays is that solid objects are physically launched into the air to create the full visual effect.

Large firework displays are common at major public events, national celebrations, and holidays.

In most states it is illegal to carry fireworks onboard an aircraft - see the separate article on Dangerous Air Cargo. This article focuses on the threat to aviation posed by firework displays.

The Fireworks Calendar

Firework displays are common at the following times and places: