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