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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.