Ala. Admin. Code r. 450-9-3-.16

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 450-9-3-.16 - Prohibited Activities

(1) The use of any portion of the aircraft operations area, or airport property within the boundaries of the imaginary surfaces of a licensed airport for any purpose other than the operation of aircraft shall be deemed a non-aeronautical activity and is prohibited. These activities include, but are not limited to, the following (in addition to those described in the Code of Ala. 1975, 4-2-6 through 4-2-11) :

(a) Unless authorized by the FAA, ADA, or the airport owner, use of the runway, taxiway, or aircraft parking apron as a temporary running track for pedestrians. In the event that any portion of a runway, taxiway, or aircraft parking apron is used for such purpose, the airport owner shall NOTAM that portion of the airport closed for the duration of the activity.

(b) Use of the runway, taxiway, apron, or any area of airport property for the flying of radio controlled model aircraft unless the airport has been NOTAMed closed and all requirements of the ADA or the FAA have been met.

(c) The discharge of firearms on airport property except by authorized airport personnel or other authorized law enforcement personnel.

The use of the runway for racing of vehicles (including motorcycles).

(e) Except during airshows, the use of airport property within the Aircraft Operations Area for the seating, or congregating of pedestrians, or the erection of booths for the distribution of goods, food, or beverages. In coordination with the FAA, the airport owner may close a portion of the airport to aircraft operations for airshow activities.

(f) The erection of signs within the Primary Surface of the runway except guidance signs which provide pilot information that meet the requirements of the most recent version of Federal Aviation Regulations Advisory Circular 150/5345-44 ("Specifications for Taxiway and Runway Signs").

(g) The destruction of any part of the aircraft operations area of a licensed airport without the proper notification as described in this chapter.

(h) The removal or destruction of any airport lighting fixtures, directional signs, or navigation equipment without approval of the airport owner.

(i) The erection of any structure or planting of vegetation that meets the definition of an airport hazard.

(j) The closure of, or limiting of access to, any part of the aircraft operations area of a public-use airport for the use of certain groups or individuals. The only exceptions being operations requiring exceptional safety or security as deemed appropriate by the airport owner.

Author: ADA

Ala. Admin. Code r. 450-9-3-.16

New Rule: Filed January 28, 1998; effective March 4, 1998.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 4-2-33, 4-2-37.