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3. Partners and Relationships
general
Key Po i nt
Airports are typically owned and operated by local governments; however, it is not a lonely endeavor. State aviation
agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and airport
industry groups are strong partners that provide technical guidance, set important standards, and in some cases help fund
capital development. States, FAA, and TSA also regulate and control many aspects of aviation and airports. In addition to
these organizations, there are many individual and stakeholder groups that airports impact. Local airport policy makers
should have an awareness of the airport's relationships with these partners and stakeholders.
The Airport
Users Key Stakeholders
· Concessionaires · Airport Customers
· Airlines · Passengers
· Tenants · Community
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· Fixed Base Operators · Neighbors
· Pilots
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Advocacy Industry
FINANCIAL
Groups
· American Association of Regulators/Government
Airport Executives Partners
· Airports Council International · Federal Aviation Administration
· National Association of State · Transportation Security
Aviation Officials Administration
· Aircraft Owners and Pilots · State Aviation Agency
Association · Local Agencies
· National Business Aviation
Association
D i s cu s s i on
Users Key Stakeholders
Users, stakeholders, ·and industry groups all influence airport operations
Concessionaires and plans. Correspondingly, state aviation
· Airport Customers
agencies, the FAA, and TSA exert the greatest influence on airports and
· Airlines are more fully described below.
· Passengers
· Tenants · Community
· Fixed Base Operators
n age m en · Neighbors
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States generally have· a staff
Pilots dedicated to airport
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aviationansupport -- typically a department, division, or aeronautics
· General Public
agency. Many states have a formal grant program
· Hangar Owners r t d
and can assist local airports with planning, maintenance, construction,
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Bo some or all of the local financial share of federal grants.
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land acquisition, terminal development, security
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FAA is the federal agency charged with the regulation and safety of civil aviation. FAA's primary roles and responsibilities
include:
GENERAL
· Operating the air navigation and air traffic control systems (owning facilities on some airports);
· Administering a multi-billion dollar Airport Improvement Program for the planning and development of airports
(see Issue Paper # 14 - Financial: Funding Capital Improvements);
· Certifying pilots, aircraft, and commercial airports;
· Maintaining standards for development of airports;
· Regulating air travel;
· Publishing the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS); and
· Promoting environmental compatibility of aircraft, flight procedures, airport operations, and airport development.
Airports primarily interface with an FAA Airports District Office or Regional Airports Division on most issues. FAA's
Air Traffic Organization often assists with matters related to navigational aids, air traffic control, and development of
THE AIRPORT
instrument flight procedures.
TSA is the federal agency responsible for overseeing aviation security and issues rules and regulations for airports serving
commercial air carrier and cargo operations. Although there are no similar regulations for general aviation airports, TSA
has published guidelines for these facilities.
A primary feature of airport relationships is the span of control and authority vested in these government organizations.
The following table provides examples of federal, state, and local government control and oversight:
State and Local Control Federal Control
Airport ordinances and resolutions Navigable airspace (exclusive control)
Zoning and land use Aircraft, pilot, and airport certification
Building codes Aircraft noise standards
FINANCIAL
Rules and regulations Regulation of airports
Minimum standards Regulation of pilots and aircraft
Taxes and impact fees Noise abatement and mitigation
App l i c at i o n
Become familiar with the state aviation organization and know how it can help.
Work with the airport manager to understand key relationships, especially FAA.
RULES
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