Ala. Admin. Code r. 450-9-3-.02

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

Section 450-9-3-.02 - Definitions

(1) For the purposes of this chapter the following definitions, terms, words and phrases shall have the meanings given. These definitions are in addition to the definitions found in the Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 4-2-3 and 4-6-2 as may be amended.

(a) ADA. The Alabama Department of Aeronautics.

(b) Airport Hazard. Any structure, object of natural growth, or use of land which obstructs the defined approach and departure paths applicable to that particular airport.

(c) Airway. A route in the navigable airspace over and above the lands or waters of this state, designated by the Commission, or the United States Government, as a route suitable for air navigation.

(d) Approach and Departure Path. An area of navigable airspace defined by the rules and regulations of the Alabama Aeronautics Commission to ensure safe ingress and egress of aircraft to and from an airport by declaring the underlying land an air navigation hazard area.

(e) Displaced Threshold. A threshold that is located at a point on the runway other than the beginning of the full strength pavement, and the paved area between the beginning of the full strength pavement and the displaced threshold can be used for takeoff or rollout of aircraft.

(f) FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration.

(g) Imaginary Surfaces, Airports. The imaginary surfaces associated with aircraft operation areas, and airspace surrounding airports that is used to identify obstructions to aircraft navigation and operation.

(h) Inspector, Airport. A merit system employee of the ADA charged with the physical inspection of landing areas within the State and enforcement of all rules and regulations of the Commission.

(i) Instrument Approach. An approach to an airport using an electronic aid providing directional guidance.

(j) Landing Area. Any site that has been specifically prepared for the landing of aircraft.

(k) License. Permit for operation of airport, heliport, or any other designated landing area issued by the Alabama Department of Aeronautics.

(l) Nonprecision Instrument Runway. A runway having an existing instrument approach procedure utilizing air navigation aids with only horizontal guidance to aircraft approaching for landing.

(m) Obstruction. Any penetration of the airport imaginary surfaces described in Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77.23 or 77.25, as may be amended.

(n) Operations Area, Aircraft. That portion of airport property dedicated to the operation of aircraft on the ground. This area includes the runway, taxiway, apron and associated imaginary surfaces.

(o) Precision Instrument Runway. A runway having an existing instrument approach procedure utilizing navigation aids that provide horizontal and vertical guidance to aircraft approaching for landing.

(p) Relocated Threshold. A threshold that is located at a point on the runway other than the beginning of the full strength pavement, where the portion of the runway between the beginning of the full strength pavement and the relocated threshold cannot be used for the landing or takeoff of aircraft.

(q) Runway Threshold. The designated beginning of the runway that is available and suitable for the landing of aircraft.

(r) Usable Runway Width. That portion of the runway within marked boundaries that is smooth, level, and designed to support the weight of aircraft.

(s) Visual Runway. A runway having no instrument approach procedure and intended solely for the operation of aircraft using visual approach procedures.

Author: ADA

Ala. Admin. Code r. 450-9-3-.02

Filed October 1, 1982. Repealed and New Rule: Filed January 28, 1998; effective March 4, 1998.

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