(a) Definitions. In this section:
(1) "Aircraft" means any weight-carrying structure for navigation in the air and which obtains support by the dynamic reaction of the air to any obstruction connected with the structure. Gliders or ultralights, either powered or unpowered, helicopters, hot air balloons and airships will be considered aircraft.
(2) "Airport" means all of the land, improvements, facilities and development of the Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airpark.
(3) "Director" means the director of the airport.
(4) "Movement area" means the runways, taxiways and other landing areas of the airport which are utilized for taxiing, hover taxiing, air taxiing and landings and takeoffs of aircraft, exclusive of ramp areas.
(5) "Vehicle" or "motor vehicle" means any automobile, golf cart, truck, bus, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, bicycle, pushcart, fuel servicing vehicle, tug, or any other device in or by which a person or property is or may be transported or drawn on a roadway, other than a device used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks.
(b) Taxiing aircraft shall have the right-of-way in preference over pedestrians and all other motor vehicles at the airport.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to walk or drive a vehicle on or across any portion of the movement area unless that person has received proper authorization from the director or authorized designee to walk or drive on or across any portion of the movement area and:
(1) Is in and maintains constant contact with the authorized UNICOM operator by way of two-way radio; or
(2) Is under escort by an individual who is in and maintains constant contact with the authorized UNICOM operator by way of two-way radio.
(d) A violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor criminal offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00.
(Ord. No. 027-2022, § 1, 7-26-2022)
Secs. 10-3—10-18. Reserved.