Chapter 13.60
AIRPORT REGULATIONS
Sections:
13.60.010 Definitions.
13.60.020 General rules.
13.60.030 Ground rules.
13.60.040 Taxiing rules.
13.60.050 Landing and takeoff rules.
13.60.060 Fire regulations.
13.60.070 Intoxicating liquor.
13.60.090 Fees.
13.60.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Person” means any individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association or body politic; includes any trustee, receiver, assignee or other similar representative thereof.
(2) “Airport Manager” means that person specifically designated as Airport Manager by the City Manager.
(3) “Airport” means all that property specifically set aside as a municipal airport for the City and located east of the right-of-way of Interstate Highway No. 5 and between U.S. Highway No. 20 and a county road designated as the Knox Butte Road.
(4) “Instructors” means those persons who are engaged in the instruction of persons in the skill of flying aircraft whether or not they receive remuneration.
(5) “Fixed base operator” means the proprietor of any commercial operation authorized by the City to offer aeronautical related activities or services to the general public.
(6) “FAA” means the Federal Aviation Administration. (Ord. 4651 § 1, 1984; Ord. 2921 § 1, 1960).
13.60.020 General rules.
(1) All aeronautical activities at the Albany Municipal Airport and all flying of aircraft departing from or arriving at the airport shall be conducted in conformity with the current pertinent provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
(2) Subject to applicable orders, certificates, or permits of the FAA, no person shall use the Airport or any portion thereof, or any of its improvements or facilities, for revenue producing commercial business or aeronautical activities who has not first complied with local and FAA rules and regulations.
(3) The Airport Manager shall represent the City of Albany in regard to the Albany Municipal Airport. The Airport Manager:
(a) Shall have authority to take such action as may be necessary to safeguard the public in attendance at the airport. Every pilot, mechanic or other person employed on or using the airport shall cooperate to enforce these rules and to see that all persons upon the premises use care and caution to prevent injury to persons or damage to property;
(b) May suspend or restrict any or all operations without regard to weather conditions, whenever such action is deemed necessary in the interest of safety;
(c) May suspend, as a means of safeguarding this airport and the public, the privileges of the airport and its facilities to any person refusing to comply with these rules;
(d) Shall have authority to restrict operations to such portion or portions of the airport as may be necessary or desirable. Any part of the airport temporarily unsafe for aircraft operations which is not available for any cause shall be clearly marked in accordance with recommendations of the FAA;
(e) May issue permits for special events and/or demonstrations, provided FAA requirements are met, and no such events or demonstrations shall be conducted by anyone without such written permission;
(f) In any circumstances or emergencies not specifically covered by these rules, is authorized to make such decisions as seem proper.
(4) Instructors shall fully acquaint their students with the rules and regulations set forth in this chapter and shall be responsible for the conduct of students under their direction during dual instruction. When a student is flying solo, it shall be that student’s sole responsibility to observe and abide by these rules and regulations. (Ord. 4651 § 1, 1984; Ord. 2921 § 2, 1960).
13.60.030 Ground rules.
(1) Aircraft engines shall be started or warmed up only in places designated for such purposes by the Airport Manager. At no time shall engines be turned up when hangars, shops, or other buildings or persons in the observation area, are in the path of the propeller stream. When hand cranked, a competent operator shall be at the control and the wheels chocked.
(2) Aircraft shall not be parked, except in areas in a manner designated by the Airport Manager.
(3) All repairs to aircraft or engines, except emergency repairs, shall be made in the spaces designated for this purpose and not in the area reserved for landing and taking off.
(4) No person or persons, except airmen, duly authorized personnel, passengers going to or from aircraft, or other persons being personally conducted by airmen or airport attendants, should be permitted to enter the landing area proper. This does not give any person or persons so excepted the privilege of unrestricted use of the space within the landing area proper. These privileges are confined to the necessary use of this space in connection with flights, inspections or routine duties.
(5) Aircraft shall be properly blocked and tied down by the owner or fixed base operator when parked overnight or when conditions indicate that tie-down is desirable.
(6) No motor vehicle shall be driven into the landing area proper without the express permission of the Airport Manager or his/her designated representative, or otherwise in accordance with his/her instructions.
(7) No automobile shall be parked on the airport property, except in areas designated for that purpose by the Airport Manager. (Ord. 5026 § 1, 1993; Ord. 4651 § 1, 1984; Ord. 2921 § 3, 1960).
13.60.040 Taxiing rules.
(1) No person shall taxi an aircraft to or from the hangar line or to or from an approved taxi space until he/she has ascertained that there will be no danger of collision with any person or object in the immediate area by visual inspection of the area, and, when available, through information furnished by airport attendants.
(2) No aircraft shall be taxied, except at a safe and reasonable speed.
(3) No aircraft not equipped with adequate brakes shall be taxied near buildings or parked aircraft unless an attendant is at the wing of the aircraft to assist the pilot.
(4) Taxiing aircraft shall be stopped at a minimum distance of 50 feet from the active runway as marked by FAA standard broken yellow lines for engine runup and while awaiting takeoff clearance. Aircraft shall be turned to provide the pilot with a clear view of approaching aircraft, and it shall be his/her responsibility to remain clear of other traffic. No aircraft shall be moved onto a runway until ready for immediate takeoff.
(5) Aircraft taxiing shall conform to the taxi patterns which are prescribed by the Airport Manager. (Ord. 5026 § 1, 1993; Ord. 4651 § 1, 1984; Ord. 2921 § 4, 1960).
13.60.050 Landing and takeoff rules.
(1) Landings and takeoffs shall be made in strict accordance with FAA flight rules and regulations, which are by reference made a part of these rules and filed with the Airport Manager.
(2) No turns shall be made after takeoff until the airport boundary has been reached and the pilot attains an altitude of at least 400 feet and has ascertained there will be no danger of collision with other aircraft. (Ord. 4651 § 1, 1984; Ord. 2921 § 5, 1960).
13.60.060 Fire regulations.
(1) All persons using in any way the airport area or facilities of the airport shall exercise the utmost care to guard against fire and injury to persons or property.
(2) No person shall conduct any welding or open flame operations in or adjacent to any hangar or building, unless specifically authorized by the Airport Manager.
(3) No person shall store or stock material or equipment in such a manner as to constitute a fire hazard.
(4) No person shall operate any radio equipment in an aircraft when such aircraft is in a hangar.
(5) No person shall smoke within 50 feet of any aircraft.
(6) No aircraft shall be fueled while the engine is running or while the aircraft is in a hangar.
(7) All aircraft shall be positively grounded when being serviced with gasoline. (Ord. 2921 § 6, 1960).
13.60.070 Intoxicating liquor.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to drink intoxicating liquor upon any portion of the airport, provided, however, that nothing in this section contained shall be deemed to apply to the drinking of any intoxicating liquor in any establishment located upon the airport property wherein the same may be sold for premises consumption under the laws of the State.
(2) It is unlawful for any person who is an habitual user of narcotic drugs or who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs to operate an aircraft on the airport. (Ord. 2921 § 7, 1960).
13.60.090 Fees.
Fees shall be made for the use of airport facilities and shall be established by resolution of the City Council. A copy of the resolution establishing charges for use of the airport facilities shall be posted in the office of the fixed based operator at the airport. The Airport Manager shall be responsible for the collection of all charges and license fees. (Ord. 4651 § 1, 1984; Ord. 2921 § 9, 1960).