As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
AIRCRAFT: A pilot controlled structure for flight in the air. Examples include, but are not limited to, an airplane, helicopter, glider or lighter than air aircraft.
AIRPORT: Any area on land or water that is used or intended to be used for landing and departure of aircraft. In this title, the reference is to the Iowa City municipal airport.
AIRPORT COMMISSION: Iowa City airport commission.
CODE OF IOWA: Chapters of the code of Iowa, as amended, that regulate aeronautics and aviation.
COMMERCIAL AVIATION: Any person or business who, for compensation or hire, engages in activity which relates to the operation of aircraft. Such activity includes, but is not limited to, charter operations, pilot training, aircraft rental and sightseeing, aerial photography, crop dusting, aerial advertising and surveying, air taxi operations, aircraft sales and services, sale of aviation petroleum products, repair and maintenance of aircraft and the sale of aircraft parts.
DEADLINE: Point of access between the air side operations of the airport and the land side operations.
FAA (FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION): Federal aviation regulative branch of the United States department of transportation.
FBO (FIXED BASE OPERATOR): Airport based tenant who may supply a variety of aviation services.
PILOT: An individual who operates an aircraft any time the craft's engine is running or whenever the aircraft is in motion under its own power or guidance.
UNICOM RADIO: A nongovernmental communication facility operating on an assigned frequency for the purpose of providing airport information. (1978 Code §4-3; amd. 1994 Code)