airport operator
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 477 U.S. 597 - United States Department of Transportation v. Paralyzed Veterans of America · 1986Most cited · 427 citing opinions
the various entities that own or manage airports and that have authority to apply for planning or development grants from the Trust Fund.
United States Code
49 U.S.C. § 47501 — in this subchapter
“airport operator” means—
(A) for an airport serving air carriers that have certificates from the Secretary of Transportation, any person holding an airport operating certificate issued under section 44706 of this title; and
(B) for any other airport, the person operating the airport.