Conn. Agencies Regs. § 15-41-44a

Current through June 15, 2024
Section 15-41-44a - Use and operation of state airports and facilities
(a) Fixed base operators, multiple services operators, air carriers and other persons, corporations, partnerships or other entities shall not use any state airport as a base or terminal for carrying on any commercial (revenue-producing) operation except under the following terms and conditions:
(1) A fixed base operator operating under an agreement for such operation with the State of Connecticut.
(2) A multiple services operator operating under an agreement for such operation with the State of Connecticut. Notwithstanding any agreement that a multiple services operator has or may have with the fixed base operator for use of space necessary for carrying on the business of a multiple services operator, the multiple services operator shall enter into an agreement with the State which agreement shall specify the fee or other consideration due the State for such operation.
(3) An air carrier under an agreement with the State of Connecticut.
(4) Other persons, corporations, partnerships or other entities operating under a lease or other agreement for such operation with the State of Connecticut.
(5) Other persons, corporations, partnerships or other entities operating under a sublease or other agreement for such operation which sublease or other agreement has received prior written approval from the State.
(b) The commissioner shall establish and administer the conditions under which any of the state airports shall be made available for use as a base or terminal for operations by fixed based operators, multiple services operators or others.
(1) The commissioner shall determine the terms, conditions and limitations under which multiple services operators, fixed base operators and others will be permitted to engage in commercial operations at such airports.
(2) The commissioner shall determine the rates, fees and charges he shall charge for the use of any state airport as a base or terminal for carrying on commercial operations.
(c) Aircraft shall be parked on state airports only in locations approved by the commissioner or his designated representative at each airport.
(d) Motor vehicles, except vehicles regularly employed in maintenance and operation of the airport, shall stay within the limits of the parking area and roads provided.
(e) When a state airport is closed by a notice to airmen filed with the federal aviation administration flight service station or when standard markers such as a white "X," are placed on the runway or when the runway lights, lighted wind indicators, and the rotating beacon are not operating at night, it shall be unlawful for an airplane to land or take off, except in an emergency situation.
(f) Flying clubs shall annually file with the commissioner or his designated representative of each state airport at which the club is based documentation regarding the organization's operating structure. This information is due on or before March 1 of each year.
(g) All aircraft fueling servicing shall be conducted in accordance with that part of the National Fire Protection Association publication, "Aircraft Fuel Servicing," standard no. 407, vol. 10, 1982 or any subsequent amendment.
(h) No ultra light aircraft will operate at any state airport without first having complied with the following requirements:
(1) All ultra light pilots, FAA certified flight instructors or Air Safety Foundation examiners shall have proof of competency or endorsement by an FAA-approved ultra light air safety program or have proof of having graduated from an ultra light manufacturers school and present the same to the airport manager upon request;
(2) At state airports with an FAA control tower, no ultra light shall operate unless the aircraft is equipped with a two-way radio;
(3) If there is a designated ultra light aircraft operating area established at a state airport, all ultra light aircraft operations shall be conducted from that area.
(i) The commissioner or his designated representative may issue reasonable directives or instructions regarding operating procedures at state airports necessary to implement the intent of this section to maximize aircraft and airman safety.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 15-41-44a

Effective June 28, 1989