Airport Management Questions, need help

vmirv8bldr · #1 03-25-2009, 08:32 PM

I know of the folks here, some have been, or possibly are airport managers, or FBO owners or managers. Our local airport just got rid of the FBO (let's not get into why, doesn't matter) and now the Airport Authority is running the show. Some changes are afoot that have several folks up in arms.

Can someone point me towards some rules / regulations as to what an airport authority (no FBO) can allow and/or prevent to happen on a publicly-owned airport? FAA regulations? Other?

Thanks,

DanH · #2 03-25-2009, 08:46 PM

Bart,
Been there. I've got a 130mb "Airport" file on this home computer and Lord only knows how much on the office machine.

FAA Order 5190.6A, "Airports Compliance Handbook" would be a good place to start. Send me an standard email and I'll send you a copy.

vmirv8bldr · #3 03-25-2009, 09:00 PM

PM Sent

Thanks,

Bart

Ron Lee · #4 03-25-2009, 09:03 PM

The biggie is if they are getting FAA AIP funding. Check your state aeronautical DOT website to see if they get AIP funding.

Per Dan's suggestion, look here:

http://tinyurl.com/cvbdxj

Are you at HKY?

vmirv8bldr · #5 03-25-2009, 10:16 PM

Thanks Ron, I prefer not to name names publicly....

vmirv8bldr · #6 03-25-2009, 11:50 PM

Thanks guys, that was some seriously FUN reading. Ron, the airport in question is an AP-4 and has rx'd AIP funding.

5190.6A was quite informative. Some things are still open to interpretation though. So, what constitutes and"Airport?" Runway and taxiways? Hangars? Common use facilities (where and FBO would otherwise reside.)

Thanks,

az_gila · #7 03-26-2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vmirv8bldr

Thanks guys, that was some seriously FUN reading. Ron, the airport in question is an AP-4 and has rx'd AIP funding.

5190.6A was quite informative. Some things are still open to interpretation though. So, what constitutes and"Airport?" Runway and taxiways? Hangars? Common use facilities (where and FBO would otherwise reside.)

Thanks,

...the FAA provides definitions...

You just need to go to page 32 (of the PDF file) of the third section of the document -

http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraff...0_6a_part3.pdf

N941WR · #8 03-26-2009, 07:11 AM

Bart,

Have you contacted Al Bormouth and the rest of 731?

Let me know if we can do anything to help. 309 has run into some problems with our local airports and their rules, like banning building and maintenance in their hangars.

vmirv8bldr · #9 03-26-2009, 07:46 AM

Thanks Bill. I'm actually now the President of 731. Al and Bradley attended the meeting with me yesterday as EAA board members. Three other chapter members were present and are up to speed.

Since you brought it up, I would like to get to know "my neighbors" a bit better. I would like to try and attend the next meeting you guys have, if I'm in town.

At the very least, I think a collection of what other area airports are encouraging on their fields will be beneficial. I'll contact you off-line.

Thanks,
Bart

N941WR · #10 03-26-2009, 08:34 AM

Bart,

You should write a book on how not to run an airport. Most of the local pilots refuse to go there because of all the BS.