Section 19-11-3 - Application for airport site approval(a) Any person desiring or planning to construct, establish, or operate a proposed airport shall, prior to its construction or operation, make application to the director for his approval of the site.(b) Each application for the approval of an airport site shall indicate the purpose for which approval is desired; that is, whether it will be a private airport, a public airport, or a quasi-public airport; and the character or type of airport proposed. It shall further state that: (1) The site is adequate for the character or type of airport proposed and has no substantial airport hazard upon it or within its vicinity. As to any other airport hazards thereupon or therein, the application shall concisely state their location, nature, and degree.(2) The use of land within any zone established pursuant to chapter 11 under this title and applicable to the character or type of airport proposed or within its vicinity shall conform to the use restrictions prescribed by that chapter.(3) The runways of the proposed airport shall conform to the minimum standards of safety required for their construction and maintenance as may be applicable to the character or type of airport proposed.(4) The operation, flight, and maneuvering of aircraft approaching and taking off from the proposed airport can conform to the minimum standards of safety required therefor by the general operating and flight rules prescribed by part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.(5) Safe and compatible air traffic patterns can be or have been worked out for the proposed airport and all existing airports and approved sites in its vicinity.(6) Notice of intent has been given to the Federal Aviation Administration at its regional office in Honolulu, Hawaii, and a determination by that agency has been made on the notice pursuant to part 157 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.[Eff 6/12/81; comp NOV 27 2000] (Auth: HRS § 261-12) (Imp: HRS § 261-16)