TITLE 6
AIRPORTS
AIRPORTS
SECTION:
6-1-1: Definitions
6-1-2: General Rules
6-1-3: Ground Rules
6-1-4: Taxiing Rules
6-1-5: Landing And Take-Off Rules
6-1-6: Flight Rules
6-1-7: Fire Regulations
6-1-8: Aircraft Parking
6-1-9: Automobile Parking
6-1-10: Commercial And Farming Operations
6-1-11: Rentals And Charges
6-1-12: Airport Buildings
6-1-13: Illegal Operations
6-1-14: Penalties
Notes
1 | 1. See also Title 10, Chapter 10 of this Code for the Airport Safety Overlay District. |
The following terms, as used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings as herein prescribed:
AIRPORT BOARD: The Airport Advisory Board of Power County.
AIRPORT OR POWER COUNTY AIRPORT: The American Falls Airport located in Power County, Idaho, owned and operated by Power County, Idaho.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: The Board of County Commissioners of Power County, Idaho.
PERSON: Any individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or other similar representative thereof. (Ord. 83-03, 6-13-1983)
A. Compliance With Federal Aviation Regulations: All aeronautical activities at the American Falls Airport and all flying of aircraft departing from, or arriving at, the County Airport in the airspace which constitutes the Airport Traffic Zone of the airport, shall be conducted in conformity with the current pertinent provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Agency or other authorized agency.
B. Airport Manager Authority: The Airport Manager shall, at all times, have authority to take such action as may be necessary to safeguard the public in attendance at the airport.
C. Suspension Of Operations: The Airport Manager, the Airport Board, or Federal Aviation Agency may suspend or restrict any or all operations without regard to weather conditions whenever such action is deemed, necessary in the interest of safety.
D. Instructors To Inform Students Of Rules: Instructors shall fully acquaint their students with these rules and shall be responsible for the conduct of students during dual instruction. When a student is flying solo, it shall be his sole responsibility to observe and abide by these rules.
E. Use Airport At Own Risk; County Nonliability: All persons shall use the airport and related facilities at their own risk. Power County, the Board of County Commissioners, the Airport Board, the Airport Manager, and all agents, servants and employees thereof shall not be liable for damages by any person, including damages by reason of death, personal injury or property damage, as the result of any negligence involving aircraft or other instrumentalities not under their direct supervision and control.
F. Damages Caused By Lessee: All damages to the Power County Airport and related facilities thereon caused by a lessee, his agent, servants, employees and guests shall be repaired under the direction and control of the Airport Manager and the reasonable cost thereof shall be immediately paid by the lessee.
G. Approval For Lease Or Use: No lease, bailment, occupancy or use of any airport property, real or personal, including hangar space, tie-down space, parking space, shop space, school, construction site, grazing area, or cultivated area shall be valid unless in writing approved by the Airport Board and the County Commissioners.
H. Maintenance Of Buildings And Facilities Required: Every lessee, bailee, or licensee shall keep his building or other facility in a clean and orderly condition. All buildings, facilities, vehicles and other personal property shall be maintained in a good state of repair so as to be pleasing to general appearance and not constitute a hazard or nuisance.
I. Permission To Use Airport Property: Every operator, tenant, or licensee, including spray plane operators; or user of airport property, real or personal, must have a written lease, license or other evidence of permission and authority from the County Commissioners.
J. Construction Approval Required From County And City: All plans for new construction, as well as alterations, improvements, or changes to existing structures, shall first be submitted to the Airport Board for approval. The airport and airport property has been zoned and all buildings, operations, and activities shall be subject to the zoning laws of Power County and/or the City of American Falls, Idaho. (Ord. 83-03, 6-13-1983)
A. Running Engines When Persons Near Propeller Stream: At no time shall engines be "run up" when other aircraft, hangars, shops, other buildings, or persons on the observation area, are in the path of the propeller stream.
B. Parking Aircraft: Aircraft shall not be parked except in areas and in the manner designated by the Airport Board.
C. Locked-Wheel Turns Prohibited: Locked-wheel turns on runways, ramps, and taxiways are prohibited.
D. Repairs Made In Certain Areas: All repairs to aircraft or engines, except emergency repairs, shall be made in the spaces designated for this purpose by the Airport Board.
E. Aircraft Movement Area, Persons Restricted: No persons, except duly authorized personnel, or passengers going to or from aircraft, or other persons being personally conducted by airport attendants, shall be permitted to enter the aircraft movement area, except as authorized by the Airport Manager.
F. Blocking And Tieing Down Aircraft: Aircraft shall be properly blocked and tied down by owner or operator when parked overnight, or when conditions otherwise warrant.
G. Landing Area Use, Permission Required: No motor vehicle will be allowed on the landing, taxi or tie-down area without permission of the Airport Manager, or his designated representative, and then only in accordance with instructions. The driver of the vehicle shall notify the Airport Manager prior to entry on the runways.
H. Removal Of Wrecked Or Damaged Aircraft: Within ten (10) days after notification, wrecked or damaged airplanes must either be removed from the airport or stored in some structure. If not removed or stored, then the Airport Manager will remove same from airport at the expense of the owner.
I. Accidents On Airport:
1. Vehicles And Personnel Restricted: In case of an accident occurring on the airport, no vehicle or personnel shall be permitted on the landing area without the approval of the Airport Manager, or the Airport Board, except equipment, vehicles, and personnel responding to the emergency.
2. Report Of Accident: Persons involved in aircraft accidents occurring on the airport shall, within forty eight (48) hours, make a full report thereof to the Airport Manager or the Airport Board.
J. Demonstrations, Approval Required: No flight or ground demonstrations shall be conducted on the airport without the written approval and authorization of the Airport Manager. (Ord. 83-03, 6-13-1983)
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