TITLE 14
AIRPORT
Chapters:
14.04 Definitions
14.08 General Rules and Regulations
14.12 Operation of Aircraft
14.16 Fire Hazards
14.20 Runway and Parking Regulations
14.24 Taxiing Regulations
14.28 In-Flight Regulations
14.32 Aircraft Fueling
14.36 Administration and Enforcement
14.40 Commercial Aeronautical Activities
Chapter 14.04
Definitions
Sections:
14.04.010 Airport.
14.04.020 Airport manager.
14.04.030 Airport Board.
14.04.040 Operator.
14.04.050 Landing areas.
14.04.060 Taxi strip.
14.04.070 Road.
14.04.080 Parking area.
14.04.090 Heavy aircraft.
14.04.100 Light aircraft.
14.04.110 VFR.
14.04.120 IFR.
14.04.130 FAA.
14.04.140 NOTAM.
14.04.150 CAB.
14.04.160 Fixed base operator.
14.04.165 Commercial operator.
14.04.170 Persons.
14.04.180 Airport traffic area.
14.04.190 Aerial applicator.
14.04.010 Airport. "Airport" means the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, including runways, taxiways, hangars, parking areas, ramps, aprons, terminal building, "T" hangars, and all improvements and property used or available for use in connection with the airport. (Ord. A-565 §1.01, 1965).
14.04.020 Airport manager. "Airport manager" means the manager of Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport named and employed by the Airport Board. (Ord. A-565 §1.02, 1965).
14.04.030 Airport Board. "Airport Board" means the board consisting of members as defined by the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport agreement. (Ord. 83-29 §1, 1983; Ord. B-120 §1(a), 1973; Ord. A-565 §1.03, 1965).
14.04.040 Operator. "Operator" means one who operates aircraft for his own pleasure, passenger service, air freight, agricultural operations, hire, charter, or flight instruction. (Ord. A-565 §1.04, 1965).
14.04.050 Landing areas. "Landing areas" means the areas that may be designated as runways on the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport by the Airport Board. (Ord. A-565 §1.05, 1965).
14.04.060 Taxi strip. "Taxi strip" means the surfaced areas leading to and from the ramp and parking areas to the runways. (Ord. A-565 §1.06, 1965).
14.04.070 Road. "Road" means the area designated as roads or roadways for the exclusive use of ground vehicles. (Ord. A-565 §1.07, 1965).
14.04.080 Parking area. "Parking area" means those areas designated as parking area for the parking and maneuvering aircraft while on the ground. Tie-down area shall also mean parking area and will be marked by "tie-downs" for aircraft. (Ord. A-565 §1.08, 1965).
14.04.090 Heavy aircraft. "Heavy aircraft" means those aircraft whose maximum takeoff weight exceeds twelve thousand five hundred pounds. (Ord. A-565 §1.09, 1965).
14.04.100 Light aircraft. "Light aircraft" means those aircraft whose maximum takeoff weight does not exceed twelve thousand five hundred pounds. (Ord. A-565 §1.10, 1965).
14.04.110 VFR. The symbol "VFR" is the symbol used to designate "visual flight rules". (Ord. A-565 §1.11, 1965).
14.04.120 IFR. The symbol "IFR" is the symbol used to designate "instrument flight rules". (Ord. A-565 §1.12, 1965).
14.04.130 FAA. The abbreviation "FAA" means Federal Aviation Agency. (Ord. A-565 §1.13, 1965).
14.04.140 NOTAM. The abbreviation "NOTAM" means Notice to Airmen. (Ord. A-565 §1.14, 1965).
14.04.150 CAB. The abbreviation "CAB" means Civil Aeronautics Board. (Ord. A-565 §1.15, 1965).
14.04.160 Fixed base operator. "Fixed base operator" means any person, firm, or corporation who rents, leases, owns, or is a contract purchaser of aircraft facilities consisting of not less than an office, hangar, and fuel service located on airport land, and who engages in the operation of aircraft for expectant gain, and who uses said airport as an operating base. (Ord. A-697 §2, 1967).
14.04.165 Commercial operator. "Commercial operator" means any person, firm, or corporation, other than a fixed base operator, who uses the airport or airport facilities for the purpose of dealing in goods or services, or both, at the airport for expectant gain. (Ord. 83-29 §2, 1983; Ord. A-697 §3, 1967).
14.04.170 Persons. "Persons" means any individual, firm, or copartnership, corporation, company, association or body politic, and includes any trustees, receiver, assignee or similar representative thereof. (Ord. A-565 §1.17, 1965).
14.04.180 Airport traffic area. "Airport traffic area" means a circular area of five statute miles in radius from the geographical center of the airport with extensions where necessary to include instrument approach and departure paths. (Ord. 83-29 §3, 1983; Ord. B-120 §1(b), 1973; Ord. A-565 §1.18, 1965).
14.04.190 Aerial applicator. "Aerial applicator" means any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the application, spraying, spreading or seeding of fertilizer, sprays, seed, or other materials by use of aircraft. (Ord. A-565 §1.19, 1965).
Chapter 14.08
General Rules and Regulations
Sections:
14.08.010 Business or commercial activities.
14.08.020 Advertisements.
14.08.030 Dogs and animals.
14.08.040 Compliance with regulations.
14.08.050 Damage to airport property.
14.08.060 Disorderly conduct.
14.08.070 Sanitation.
14.08.080 Sports events.
14.08.090 Model airplanes.
14.08.100 Hours of operation.
14.08.110 Use of the airport by commercial operator.
14.08.120 Fixed base operators.
14.08.130 Sale of gasoline, lubricating oils or grease.
14.08.140 Storage of aviation fuel and gasoline.
14.08.150 Storage of highly inflammable material.
14.08.170 Motor vehicles.
14.08.010 Business or commercial activities. No person shall engage in any business or commercial activity of any nature whatsoever on the airport except in conformance with the requirements of the Airport Board and under such terms as the board may prescribe. (Ord. 83-29 §4, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.01, 1965).
14.08.020 Advertisements. No person shall post, distribute, or display signs, advertisements, circulars, printed or written matter at the airport on city-owned property except with the approval of the Airport Board and in such a manner as may be prescribed by it. (Ord. A-565 §2.02, 1965).
14.08.030 Dogs and animals. No dogs or other animals shall be permitted on the landing area unless restrained by leash or otherwise confined in such a manner as to be under control. No horses or other livestock shall be permitted on the airport property without permission of the Airport Board. (Ord. A-565 §2.03, 1965).
14.08.040 Compliance with regulations. All persons having entered on the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, shall be governed by the regulations herein prescribed and by orders and instructions of the airport manager relative to the use and/or occupation of any part of the airport property. (Ord. 83-29 §5, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.04, 1965).
14.08.050 Damage to airport property. Any and all airport property destroyed, injured, or damaged by accident or otherwise shall be paid for by the party or parties responsible for such destruction, injury, or damage thereof. (Ord. A-565 §2.15, 1965).
14.08.060 Disorderly conduct. No person shall commit any disorderly, obscene, indecent, or unlawful act or commit any nuisance on the airport. (Ord. A-565 §2.16, 1965).
14.08.070 Sanitation. Garbage, papers, and refuse or other material shall be placed in receptacles provided for that purpose. (Ord. A-565 §2.17, 1965).
14.08.080 Sports events. No so-called drag races, hotrod races, go-cart races, or similar sports events shall be held on the landing areas, aprons, ramps or taxi ways or runways of the airport except by permission of and under such conditions as determined by the Airport Board. (Ord.83-29 §6, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.18, 1965).
14.08.090 Model airplanes. No model airplanes will be flown within two thousand feet of the landing area, aprons, ramps, taxi ways, or runways except by permission of and under such conditions as determined by the Airport Board. (Ord. 83-29 §7, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.19, 1965).
14.08.100 Hours of operation. The airport landing areas, ramps, aprons, and parking areas shall be open for public use twenty-four hours of the day subject to these rules and regulations, and such additional conditions as may be determined by the Airport Board as necessary. (Ord. 83-29 §8, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.20, 1965).
14.08.110 Use of the airport by commercial operator. Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to use the airport or airport facilities for expectant gain as a commercial operator, shall first make application in writing for such use to the Airport Board. The application must be first approved and granted by the board before a commercial operator shall use the airport or airport facilities. (Ord. 83-29 §9, 1983; Ord. A-697 §4, 1967).
14.08.120 Fixed base operators. Fixed base operators may be limited in number consistent with space availability and/or other limiting factors which may be dictated by good business practices in airport operations. Such limitations or restrictions shall be fixed by the Airport Board.
Fixed base operators or other business firms using the airport shall not engage in any commercial activity on the airport other than that for which they have received official approval from the Airport Board. (Ord. A-565 §2.22, 1965).
14.08.130 Sale of gasoline, lubricating oils or grease. No person, firm, or corporation shall sell aviation fuel, lubricating oils or grease on or adjacent to the airport, except by a holder of a written contract made with the Airport Board wherein the airport receives a fuel flow fee at a rate determined by the Airport Board. (Ord. 83-29 §10, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.23, 1965).
14.08.140 Storage of aviation fuel and gasoline. No aviation fuel or gasoline shall be stored upon the airport unless it is contained in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle or aircraft, or in underground storage tanks that are not exposed. (Ord. 83-29 §11, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.24, 1965).
14.08.150 Storage of highly inflammable material. No highly inflammable material or substance shall be stored upon the airport without first procuring the written consent of the Airport Board, and if such storage is permitted by the board it must be stored under such conditions as directed by the board. (Ord. A-565 §2.25, 1965).
14.08.170 Motor vehicles. No motor vehicle shall:
(1) be driven on the landing areas proper unless in the line of duty or with express permission of the Airport Board or its airport manager, nor otherwise than in accordance with his instructions;
(2) be parked on the airport property except in areas designated for that purpose by the airport manager;
(3) fail to at all times yield the right-of-way to landing or taxiing aircraft. (Ord. A-565 §3.01, 1965).
Chapter 14.12
Operation of Aircraft
Sections:
14.12.010 Compliance with federal regulations.
14.12.020 Adoption of FAA regulations.
14.12.030 Flight instruction.
14.12.040 Operating engines.
14.12.050 Brakes required.
14.12.060 Securing of unattended aircraft.
14.12.070 Theft from aircraft.
14.12.080 Disclaimer of liability.
14.12.090 Aircraft take-offs and landings.
14.12.100 Aerobatics prohibited.
14.12.110 Influence of intoxicants and drugs.
14.12.120 Disabled aircraft.
14.12.010 Compliance with federal regulations. No person shall navigate, land, fly, service, move, maintain, or repair any aircraft or conduct any aircraft operation on or from the airport otherwise than in conformity with current FAA rules and regulations established under federal authority, and these regulations contained herein. (Ord. 83-29 §12, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.05, 1965).
14.12.020 Adoption of FAA regulations. The air traffic rules established by the FAA and currently in effect or hereafter adopted are adopted by reference and made a part of Chapters 14.04 through 14.36 as fully as if the same and each and all of them were set forth herein. (Ord. 83-29 §13, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.06, 1965).
14.12.030 Flight instruction. Instructors will fully acquaint their students with all rules and regulations pertaining to the airport and shall be responsible for the conduct of students under their direction during dual instruction. When the student is flying solo, it shall be the student's sole responsibility to observe and abide by these rules and regulations. (Ord. A-565 §2.07, 1965).
14.12.040 Operating engines. No aircraft engine shall be operated unless a licensed pilot or competent mechanic is at the controls. (Ord. A-565 §6.02, 1965).
14.12.050 Brakes required. No aircraft shall be operated on the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport unless it is equipped with proper brakes that are in good operating order and condition. (Ord. A-565 §2.08, 1965).
14.12.060 Securing of unattended aircraft. No aircraft shall be left unattended on the airport unless properly secured, brakes set or within a hangar. The securing of aircraft shall be the sole responsibility of the owner or operator of the aircraft. The City of Pullman and the City of Moscow, its employees or agents, shall in no way be held responsible therefor. (Ord. A-565 §2.09 (part), 1965).
14.12.070 Theft from aircraft. The governmental agencies signatory to the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Cooperation Agreement of December 31, 1970, and as amended December 8, 1971, their agents or employees shall in no way be held responsible for the theft of any article left in the aircraft, any part or accessory of or for the aircraft, or for any damage done to the aircraft as a result of theft or attempted theft, or vandalism of any nature. (Ord. 83-29 §14, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.09(part), 1965).
14.12.080 Disclaimer of liability. The governmental agencies signatory to the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Cooperation Agreement of December 31, 1970, and as amended December 8, 1971, their agents or employees shall not be liable for loss, damage, or injury to persons or property arising out of any accident, incident, or mishap of any nature or cause whatsoever to any individual, aircraft, or property, occurring on the airport or in the use of any airport facilities. (Ord. 83-29 §15, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.10, 1965).
14.12.090 Aircraft take-offs and landings. Except in case of emergency, all take-offs and landings will be made on or from the designated runways. (Ord. A-565 §2.11, 1965).
14.12.100 Aerobatics prohibited. No aircraft shall be flown within a five-mile radius of the airport in maneuvers other than those required in normal routine operation with the exception that a waiver may be obtained from the FAA for such activities as air fairs, air shows, or such activities approved by the Airport Board. (Ord. A-565 §2.12, 1965).
14.12.110 Influence of intoxicants and drugs. No member of the crew of an aircraft on the airport, or any person attending or assisting in said operation on the airport, shall be under the influence of intoxicating liquor or habit-forming drugs; nor shall any person obviously under the influence of intoxicating liquor or habit-forming drugs be permitted to board any aircraft except a medical patient under proper care or in emergency. (Ord. 83-29 §16, 1983; Ord. A-565 §2.13, 1965).
14.12.120 Disabled aircraft. Each aircraft owner, or his pilot or agent, shall be responsible for the prompt removal and disposal of disabled aircraft and parts thereof from the landing area, unless required of the responsible person (owner, his pilot, or agent) to delay such action pending investigation of the accident. (Ord. A-565 §2.14, 1965).
Chapter 14.16
Fire Hazards
Sections:
14.16.010 Cleaning of aircraft.
14.16.020 Open flame operation.
14.16.030 Storage.
14.16.040 Smoking.
14.16.050 Fire regulations.
14.16.060 Aviation fuel.
14.16.010 Cleaning of aircraft. No person shall use flammable or volatile liquids in the cleaning of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers and appliances unless such cleaning operations are conducted in open air or in a room specifically properly ventilated and equipped with adequate and readily accessible fire extinguishing apparatus. (Ord. B-120 §1(d), 1973; Ord. A-565 §4.01, 1965).
14.16.020 Open flame operation. No person shall conduct any open flame operation in any hangar or part thereof in such a manner as to create a fire hazard to any person or property. (Ord. A-565 §4.02, 1965).
14.16.030 Storage. No person shall stock, store, or use material or equipment upon the airport in violation of the airport manager's orders or rules of the Airport Board. (Ord. 83-29 §17, 1983; Ord. A-565 §4.03, 1965).
14.16.040 Smoking. No person shall smoke on the airport where it is specifically prohibited by the airport manager and so marked with "NO SMOKING" signs. (Ord. A-565 §4.04, 1965).
14.16.050 Fire regulations. All persons using in any way the airport area or the facilities of the airport shall exercise the utmost care to guard against fire and injury to persons or property. All airline personnel and base operator personnel are to provide volunteer fire fighting personnel, these personnel to be part of a force to safeguard the airport with the fire fighting equipment stationed at the airport. In case of base operator aircraft, the base operator will take charge of the fire fighting operation. The foregoing shall apply until the arrival of the Fire Department of the City of Pullman and/or the City of Moscow, which will then take charge of fire fighting and rescue operations. (Ord. A-565 §4.05, 1965).
14.16.060 Aviation fuel. No aviation fuel shall be brought upon or stored upon the airport except by means and methods approved by the Airport Board. No aircraft shall be fueled from any property adjacent to that of the airport. (Ord. A-565 §4.06, 1965).
Chapter 14.20
Runway and Parking Regulations
Sections:
14.20.010 Parking space.
14.20.020 Securing aircraft.
14.20.030 Passenger loading and unloading.
14.20.040 Parking for repairs.
14.20.050 Starting and warming engines.
14.20.060 Running up engines.
14.20.070 Blocking wheels.
14.20.080 Spilled fuel.
14.20.010 Parking space. Aircraft shall not be parked in places other than tie-down areas, service areas, and such other areas of the ramp or aprons as may be designated as temporary parking areas. Aircraft parked overnight and for a longer period shall be parked on the tie-down areas or be placed in hangars. (Ord. A-565 §5.01, 1965).
14.20.020 Securing aircraft. Before leaving an aircraft unattended, it will be the responsibility of the operator to place the aircraft in a hangar or tie-down place or make sure the parking brakes are set or wheels properly chocked. Suitable tie-downs of chain or rope will be provided by the aircraft owner for the safety of the aircraft tied down, and the aircraft tied down around it. In the event such owner does not use adequate chains or ropes to secure his aircraft, he becomes liable to the surrounding aircraft owners for damage done to their aircraft as a result of his aircraft breaking loose and causing damage. (Ord. 83-29 §18, 1983; Ord. A-565 §5.02, 1965).
14.20.030 Passenger loading and unloading. No aircraft shall be parked in front of the passenger loading gates at the terminal building except for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or cargo. (Ord. 83-29 §19, 1983; Ord. A-565 §5.03, 1965).
14.20.040 Parking for repairs. All repairs to engines or aircraft, other than emergency repairs, shall be accomplished in spaces designated by the airport manager, or areas specifically designed for such operations. (Ord. A-565 §5.04, 1965).
14.20.050 Starting and warming engines. Aircraft engines shall be started and warmed only in parking areas or areas designated for such purpose by the Airport Board or manager. (Ord. A-565 §6.01, 1965).
14.20.060 Running up engines. No aircraft shall be run up immediately in front of or adjacent to the passenger terminal building, or airport office building, or with the aircraft in such a position that parked aircraft, taxiways, runways or spectators are in the path of the propeller slipstream or jet blast. (Ord. A-565 §6.03, 1965).
14.20.070 Blocking wheels. Any aircraft not equipped with locking brakes shall have the wheels adequately blocked before starting engines. (Ord. A-565 §6.04, 1965).
14.20.080 Spilled fuel. No person shall start or operate the engine of an aircraft when there is spilled gasoline or other flammable materials on the ground under the aircraft. The aircraft shall be towed from such spilled fuel or the area shall be washed down with water until such spilled fuel has been washed away. (Ord. A-565 §6.05, 1965).
Chapter 14.24
Taxiing Regulations
Sections:
14.24.010 Safe operation required.
14.24.020 Speed of taxiing aircraft.
14.24.030 Entering runway.
14.24.040 On runway.
14.24.010 Safe operation required. No person shall taxi an aircraft to or from the hangar line or to or from an approved parking space until he has ascertained that there will be no danger of collision with other aircraft, persons, or objects in the immediate area. (Ord. A-565 §7.01, 1965).
14.24.020 Speed of taxiing aircraft. No aircraft shall be taxied except at a safe and reasonable speed at any rate not to exceed twenty-five miles per hour. (Ord. A-565 §7.02, 1965).
14.24.030 Entering runway. Taxiing aircraft shall be stopped a minimum distance of one hundred feet from the active runway for engine warm up and shall proceed onto the runway only after ascertaining that it is clear of any landing or other traffic. (Ord. A-565 §7.03, 1965).
14.24.040 On runway. Landing aircraft shall not turn and taxi back on the runway in use, but shall follow the established taxi pattern along the runway, clearing the runway as soon as practicable. (Ord. A-565 §7.04, 1965).
Chapter 14.28
In-Flight Regulations
Sections:
14.28.010 Active runway.
14.28.020 Straight-in approaches.
14.28.030 Usable area.
14.28.040 Air traffic pattern.
14.28.050 Left hand pattern.
14.28.060 Entering pattern.
14.28.070 Departing pattern.
14.28.080 Departing turn.
14.28.090 Light aircraft pattern.
14.28.100 Right-of-way.
14.28.110 Safety responsibility.
14.28.010 Active runway. Landings and take-offs will be made on the runway most nearly aligned with the windtee. (Ord. 83-29 §20, 1983; Ord. A-565 §8.01, 1965).
14.28.020 Straight-in approaches. Regular scheduled air carrier aircraft are authorized by the FAA to make straight-in approaches on the runway most nearly aligned with the windtee, under VFR conditions, provided a ground observer and two way radio communications are used and aircraft making such straight-in approach shall give way to any other aircraft in the prescribed traffic pattern. (Ord. 83-29 §21, 1983; Ord. A-565 §8.02, 1965).
14.28.030 Usable area. No landings or take-offs shall be made except on runways and designated areas and at a safe distance from buildings and aircraft, except helicopters, which may land and take off from the ramp area, giving consideration to any damage that may be caused by the down-draft of the rotors. (Ord. A-565 §8.03, 1965).
14.28.040 Air traffic pattern. Aircraft landing or taking off shall conform to the air pattern attached to Ordinance A-565, which is made a supplement to these rules; helicopters shall use the traffic pattern described in the supplement. (Ord. A-565 §8.04, 1965).
14.28.050 Left hand pattern. Traffic at the airport will be to the left at all times and will be flown at eight hundred feet for light aircraft and one thousand feet for heavy aircraft. (Ord. A-565 §8.05, 1965).
14.28.060 Entering pattern. Traffic entering the traffic pattern shall, when practicable, do so on the downwind leg at an angle of forty-five degrees to the downwind leg in level flight at an altitude of eight hundred or one thousand feet as the case may be. (Ord. A-565 §8.06, 1965).
14.28.070 Departing pattern. Traffic departing the traffic pattern should do so with a forty-five degree turn out to the right after having made the initial ninety degree turn out to the left at five hundred feet altitude above ground; however straight-out approaches are approved. (Ord. A-565 §8.07, 1965).
14.28.080 Departing turn. No turn shall be made after take-off until the airport boundary has been reached, the pilot has attained an altitude of at least five hundred feet above ground and has ascertained there will be no danger of turning into the path of other aircraft. (Ord. A-565 §8.08, 1965).
14.28.090 Light aircraft pattern. Light aircraft shall maintain patterns relatively close to the landing area as opposed to heavy aircraft, which will necessarily use wide patterns for approaches and departures. (Ord. A-565 §8.09, 1965).
14.28.100 Right-of-way. Landing aircraft shall have the right-of-way over aircraft taking off. Aircraft which have declared an emergency shall have the right-of-way over all other aircraft. An aircraft that has been committed to final approach shall have right-of-way over all other aircraft, entering or about to enter the traffic pattern. (Ord. A-565 §8.10, 1965).
14.28.110 Safety responsibility. In landing and taking off, the pilot, in the absence of radio or light controls, will at all times be responsible for using common sense and good flying judgment. If at any time there is a question as to right-of-way in landing or taking off, he shall give way immediately rather than risk an accident. In case of an aircraft accident, where responsibility cannot be determined, both or all aircraft involved will be held responsible equally and dealt with accordingly. (Ord. A-565 §8.11, 1965).
Chapter 14.32
Aircraft Fueling
Sections:
14.32.010 Running engines--Enclosed place.
14.32.020 Smoking.
14.32.030 Electrical switches.
14.32.040 Grounding devices.
14.32.050 Fuel overflow.
14.32.060 Personnel in vicinity.
14.32.070 Fire extinguishers.
14.32.080 Equipment.
14.32.010 Running engines--Enclosed place. No person shall fuel or drain fuel from any aircraft while the engine is running or while such aircraft is in a hangar or enclosed place. (Ord. A-565 §9.01, 1965).
14.32.020 Smoking. No smoking shall be permitted within fifty feet of any aircraft while it is being fueled or defueled or within fifty feet of any fuel carrier when not in motion or when it is being used for fueling or defueling an aircraft. (Ord. A-565 §9.02, 1965).
14.32.030 Electrical switches. No person shall operate any radio transmitter or receiver or switch any electrical device on or off in any aircraft during fueling or defueling operations. (Ord. A-565 §9.03, 1965).
14.32.040 Grounding devices. All hoses, funnels, and other equipment used in fueling or defueling aircraft shall be equipped with grounding devices to prevent sparking and ignition of volatile aircraft fuels. During fueling or defueling operations, both the aircraft and fuel dispensing apparatus shall be grounded to a point of zero electrical potential. (Ord. A-565 §9.04, 1965).
14.32.050 Fuel overflow. Persons engaged in the fueling of aircraft shall exercise care to prevent overflow and spillage of fuel. (Ord. A-565 §9.05, 1965).
14.32.060 Personnel in vicinity. Only persons engaged in fueling and defueling operations will be permitted within fifty feet of such operation except that passengers may be permitted to remain in the cabin of the aircraft, having a cabin attendant present at the door of the cabin. (Ord. A-565 §9.06, 1965).
14.32.070 Fire extinguishers. Adequate fire extinguishers shall be within ready reach of persons engaged in refueling or defueling operations. (Ord. A-565 §9.07, 1965).
14.32.080 Equipment. Fueling hoses and defueling equipment shall be maintained in a safe and sound and nonleaking condition. (Ord. A-565 §9.08, 1965).
Chapter 14.36
Administration and Enforcement
Sections:
14.36.010 Ground storage and fixed base operator fees.
14.36.020 Administration building.
14.36.030 Building specifications.
14.36.040 Fuel flow fee.
14.36.060 Indemnity insurance.
14.36.070 Compliance required--Permission.
14.36.080 Enforcement procedures.
14.36.090 Airport closure.
14.36.100 Establishment of rules and regulations.
14.36.110 Security officers.
14.36.010 Ground storage and fixed base operator fees. Fees and charges for ground storage and fixed base operators will be set by the Airport Board, and when fixed will be available for examination at the office of the airport manager. (Ord. A-565 §10.01, 1965).
14.36.020 Administration building. Separate leases with individuals, corporations, concessionaires, and/or businesses will be negotiated in leasing space in the administration building. (Ord. 83-29 §22, 1983; Ord. A-565 §10.02, 1965).
14.36.030 Building specifications. Building specifications as to size and construction and requirements will be set by the Airport Board and when established will be available for examination at the office of the airport manager. (Ord. A-565 §10.03, 1965).
14.36.040 Fuel flow fee. Aviation fuel delivered to the airport shall incur a fuel flow fee as determined by the Airport Board which shall be paid by the wholesale distributor. Any wholesaler or distributor delivering to the airport shall submit monthly to the Airport Board the amount of fuel delivered to the airport. (Ord. 83-29 §23, 1983; Ord. B-120 §1(e), 1973; Ord. A-565 §10.04, 1965).
14.36.060 Indemnity insurance. Each fixed base operator, aerial applicator, commercial operator, and lessee of airport facilities shall effect and pay for, and keep in full force with limits of not less than one million dollars for any one occurrence. The fixed base operator, aerial applicator, commercial operator, and lessee of airport facilities shall hold the governmental signatories to the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Cooperation Agreement, as amended, City of Moscow, the City of Pullman, and the Port of Whitman County, Washington, Latah County, Idaho, and the Airport Board, and their respective officers, directors, and employees, harmless from all accidents, damages, or injuries resulting from any act or operation connected with the operations or business of any such fixed base operator, aerial applicator, commercial operator, and lessee of airport facilities. Provided, the Airport Board may, in its discretion, reduce the amount of liability insurance required of any concessionaire in the airport terminal building after assessing the risk of any such concessionaire. (Ord. 83-29 §24, 1983; Ord. B-120 §1(f); Ord. A-565 §11.01, 1965).
14.36.070 Compliance required--Permission. Any person who violates or refuses to obey any of the provisions of Chapters 14.04 through 14.40 shall be deemed to have committed a civil infraction, and upon a finding thereof shall be assessed a monetary penalty as set forth in Section 1.02.010 of the Pullman City Code. Whenever in these rules permission is required from the Airport Board or manager, that permission shall be given in writing. (Ord. 83-29 §25, 1983; Ord. A-565 §12.01, 1965).
14.36.080 Enforcement procedures. Any person operating or handling any aircraft or motor vehicle in violation of the provisions herein contained, or refusing to comply with the rules and regulations made under Section 14.36.100, may be rejected from the airport under the authority of the Airport Board, to protect the safety of the airport and the public in addition to all other penalties herein provided. (Ord. 83-29 §26, 1983; Ord. A-565 §12.02, 1965).
14.36.090 Airport closure. The Airport Board shall have the authority to close the airport or any part thereof at any time it deems it necessary for the safety of operation of all concerned. (Ord. A-565 §12.03, 1965).
14.36.100 Establishment of rules and regulations. The Airport Board may make such further rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions and intent hereof, as it deems necessary for the safe or equitable use of the airport and its facilities. Such rules and regulations shall not go into effect until ten days following the adoption thereof, unless the Airport Board declares an emergency in connection therewith, in which case such rules or regulations shall go into effect at once upon adoption. All rules and regulations currently in effect at the airport shall be available for examination at the office of the airport manager, the office of the City Clerk of Pullman, and the office of the City Clerk of the City of Moscow. (Ord. A-565 §13.01, 1965).
14.36.110 Security officers. The City Council of Pullman authorizes and directs the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Board to appoint such security officers as the Airport Board deems necessary with full power and authority, including the power of arrest, to enforce all applicable federal, state, or local laws, in accordance with the directive of the Federal Aviation Administration at and upon the property of the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport. (Ord. B-74 §1, 1973).
Chapter 14.40
Commercial Aeronautical Activities
Sections:
14.40.010 Definitions.
14.40.020 Commercial aeronautical activity prohibitions.
14.40.030 Facilities use application--Requirements.
14.40.040 Facilities use application--Review.
14.40.050 Lease or contract agreement preparation.
14.40.060 Business activities conduct regulations.
14.40.070 Public fuel and oil sales and service.
14.40.080 Aircraft charter and taxi service.
14.40.090 Aircraft engine, airframe, and accessory sales and maintenance.
14.40.100 Aircraft rental--Flight training--Sales.
14.40.110 Crop dusting and spraying.
14.40.120 Individual owners and non-FBO flight instructors.
14.40.130 Flying clubs.
14.40.010 Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
(1) "Aeronautical activity" means any activity on or off airport property which involves, makes possible or is required for the operation of aircraft or which contributes to or is required for the safety of such operations, and includes, but not by way of limitation, all activities commonly conducted on airports, such as charter operations, pilot training, aircraft rental and sightseeing, aerial photography, crop dusting, flying clubs, aerial advertising and surveying, air carrier operations, aircraft sales and services, sale of aviation petroleum products, whether or not conducted in conjunction with other included activities, repair and maintenance or aircraft, sale of aircraft parts, sale or maintenance of aircraft accessories, radio, communications and navigation equipment and any other activity which has a direct relationship to the operation of aircraft.
(2) "Airport" means Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport.
(3) "Airport manager" means the manager of the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport named and employed by the Airport Board.
(4) "Board" means the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Board.
(5) "Master plan" or "Layout plan" means the currently approved scaled dimensional layout of the entire airport properties, indicating current and proposed usage for each identifiable segment as approved by the board and amended from time to time.
(6) "Minimum standards" means the qualifications herein setting forth the minimum requirements to be met as a condition for the right to conduct an aeronautical activity on the airport.
(7) "Person" means any person, firm, general or limited partnership, corporation, trust or association making application for, leasing or using any land or facility at the airport.
(8) "Rules and regulations" means rules and regulations as may be promulgated from time to time by the board to protect the public health, safety, interest, and welfare at the airport, and to augment the ordinances and resolutions pertaining to the airport. (Ord. 83-29 §27, 1983; Ord. B-120 §2, 1973).
14.40.020 Commercial aeronautical activity prohibitions. No person shall be granted an exclusive right to conduct any commercial aeronautical activity upon the airport; provided, however, that no person shall be permitted to use any land or conduct any commercial aeronautical activity or the solicitation of business in connection therewith unless such aeronautical activity is conducted in accordance with the standards herein established and as hereinafter amended from time to time by the Airport Board and the issuance of the proper permits, licenses, or unless the person has a valid contract or agreement to conduct such activities with Pullman and Moscow. (Ord. B-120 §3, 1973).
14.40.030 Facilities use application--Requirements. Applications for leases of ground and/or facilities on the airport, or for permission to carry on any commercial, business, or aeronautical activity on the airport, with the necessary permits and licenses, shall be made to the airport manager. The airport manager shall thereafter present the application to the board. The applicant shall submit all information and material necessary or requested by the board to establish to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant will qualify and will comply with these rules and regulations. The application shall be signed and submitted by a party owning an interest in the business, or the individual who will be managing the business, or partner of a partnership, or a director or an officer of a corporation.
(1) Minimum Application Information. The board shall not accept or take action on a request to lease land area or in any way permit the installation of a commercial activity until after the proposed lessee, in writing, submits a proposal which sets forth the scope of operation he proposes, including the following:
(a) The name and address of the applicant;
(b) The proposed land use, facility, and/or activity sought;
(c) The names and the qualifications of the personnel to be involved in conducting such activity;
(d) The financial responsibility and ability of the applicant and operator to perform and provide the activity sought for a minimum of six months. The board shall be the sole judge of what constitutes adequate financial capacity;
(e) The tools, equipment, services, and inventory, if any, proposed to be furnished in connection with such activity;
(f) The requested or proposed date for commencement of the activity and the term of conducting the same;
(g) The estimated cost of any structure or facility to be furnished, the proposed specifications for same and the means or method of financing such construction or acquisition of facilities;
(h) The specific types and amounts of insurance proposed in accordance with minimum requirements of the activity;
(i) Names and financial statement of proposed guarantors of the lease;
(j) Submit a projected operating statement for first year.
(2) Supporting Documents. If requested by the board, the applicant shall submit the following supporting documents to the board, together with such other documents and information as may be requested by the board:
(a) Financial Statement. A current financial statement certified by a certified public accountant;
(b) Assets. A written listing of the assets owned or being purchased which will be used in the business on the airport;
(c) Credit Report. A current credit report covering all areas in which the applicant has done business on the airport;
(d) Authorization for Release of Information. A written authorization for the FAA and CAB and all aviation or aeronautic commissions, administrators, or department of all states in which the applicant has engaged in aviation business to supply the board with all information in their files relating to the applicant or his operation. The applicant shall execute such forms, releases, and discharges as may be requested by any of these agencies.
Upon the consideration of the application, the Airport Board shall determine whether or not the applicant meets the standards and qualifications as herein set forth and whether or not such application should be granted in whole or in part, and if so, upon what terms and conditions. (Ord. 83-29 §28, 1983; Ord. B-120 §4 1973).
14.40.040 Facilities use application--Review. In reviewing an application, the following items will be considered:
(1) Not Qualified. The applicant for any reason does not meet the qualifications, standards, and requirements established by these rules and regulations;
(2) Safety Hazard. The applicant's proposed operations or construction will create a safety hazard on the airport;
(3) Board Expenditure. The granting of the application will require the board to spend board funds, or to supply labor or materials in connection with the proposed operations, to an extent which or at a time when the board is unwilling to enter into such arrangement; or the operation will result in a financial loss to the board;
(4) Availability. There is no appropriate, adequate, or available space on the airport to accommodate the entire activity of the applicant at the time of the application;
(5) Noncompliance with Master Plan. The proposed operation or airport development or construction does not comply with the master plan of the airport;
(6) Congestion. The development or use of the area requested by the applicant will result in depriving existing fixed base operators of portions of the area in which they are operating; or will result in a congestion of aircraft or buildings; or will result in unduly interfering with the operations of any present fixed base operator on the airport through problems in connection with aircraft traffic or service, or preventing free access to the fixed base operator's area;
(7) Misrepresentation. Any party applying, or interested in the business, has supplied the board with any false information or his misrepresented any material fact in his application or in supporting documents or has failed to make full disclosure on his application or in supporting documents;
(8) History of Violations. Any party applying or interested in the business has a record of violating these rules and regulations, or the rules and regulations of any other airport, federal aviation regulations, or any other rules and regulations applicable to the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport;
(9) Defaulted Performance. Any party applying or interested in the business has defaulted in the performance of any lease or other agreement with the board;
(10) Lack of Finances. The applicant does not appear to have or have access to the finances necessary to conduct the proposed operation for a minimum period of six months;
(11) Ecological Considerations. The protection of the health, welfare, safety of the inhabitants of the Pullman-Moscow area requires such denial;
(12) Ability of applicant to post performance bond equal to six months rental. (Ord. B-120 §5, 1973).
14.40.050 Lease or contract agreement preparation. Upon the approval of any such applications as submitted or modified, the board shall cause to be prepared a suitable lease or contract agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the land and/or the facility use, which lease or contract shall in every instance be conditioned upon or contain language assuring:
(1) that there shall be original and continued compliance with the standards required for each aeronautical activity approved;
(2) that any structure or facility to be constructed or placed upon the airport shall be constructed in a manner to conform to all safety regulations of the state of Washington and the county of Whitman, and shall be in compliance with the requirements of current building codes and fire regulations of the county of Whitman; and that any construction once commenced will be diligently prosecuted to completion. These shall be minimum requirements and may be increased by the board;
(3) that the right shall be reserved by the board to modify or add to the standards for operations of aeronautical activities at the airport and that any lease, contract, or agreement entered into with applicant shall be terminated or cancelled in the event of failure to comply with any modification or amendments to standards after notice thereof has been given;
(4) by reason of guarantors of the lease and/or the posting of a performance bond, the performance of the lease is guaranteed;
(5) proper insurance and hold harmless clause shall be incorporated in the lease;
(6) that a fuel flowage fee shall be paid through the fuel supplying company for aircraft fuels delivered to lessee;
(7) that the controlling interests in the operation shall not be transferred by stock purchase or other control of the lease, business, or corporation to which the lease is granted without prior written reasonable consent of the Pullman-Moscow Airport Board. (Ord. 83-29 §29, 1983; Ord. B-120 §6, 1973).
14.40.060 Business activities conduct regulations. In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 14.40.050, every person conducting the following specific activities shall meet the additional requirements as hereinafter set forth in Sections 14.40.070 through 14.40.130. (Ord. 83-29 §30, 1983; Ord. B-120 §7, 1973).
14.40.070 Public fuel and oil sales and service. Persons conducting aviation fuel and oil sales or service to the public on the airport shall be required to provide:
(1) grade or grades of aviation fuel compatible with commonly encountered aircraft;
(2) an adequate inventory of at least two brands of grades of aviation engine oil and lubricants generally accepted in aviation commerce;
(3) properly trained line personnel on duty at least eight hours of every calendar day, seven days a week, and on call by readily accessible means at other hours during the day or night, or as specified in the contract or lease of the applicant;
(4) proper equipment for repairing and inflating aircraft tires, servicing oleo struts, changing engine oil, washing aircraft and aircraft windows and windshields, for recharging or energizing discharging aircraft batteries and starters;
(5) conveniently located heated lounge or waiting rooms for passengers and airplane crews of aircraft being serviced, including sanitary restroom facilities and public telephone;
(6) in conducting refueling operations, every operator shall install and use adequate grounding facilities at fueling locations. Such grounding equipment shall safely maintain the aircraft at a neutral electrical potential with respect to the pump. Approved types of fire extinguishers or other equipment commensurate with the hazard involved in refueling and servicing aircraft shall be readily available. The operator will comply with any additional regulations that might be hereafter specified by any federal, state, county, or city agency;
(7) all fuel in excess of one thousand five hundred gallons must be stored underground and dispensed through an approved filtration system which removes water and particulate matter. This does not preclude dispensing fuel from an approved aviation fuel tank;
(8) adequate and sanitary handling and disposing, away from the airport, of all trash, waste, and other materials, including but not limited to used oil, solvents, and other waste. The piling or storage of crates, boxes, barrels, and other containers will not be permitted outside of buildings within the leased premises. (Ord. 83-29 §31, 1983; Ord. B-120 §7(A), 1973).
14.40.080 Aircraft charter and taxi service. Persons conducting an aircraft charter and/or taxi service shall be required to provide:
(1) passenger lounge, restroom, and telephone facilities.
(2) adequate table, desk, or counter for checking in passengers, handling ticketing or fare collection, handling of luggage.
(3) a certificate of indemnity insurance in accordance with Section 14.36.060. (Ord. 83-29 §32, 1983; Ord. B-120 §7(B), 1973).
14.40.090 Aircraft engine, airframe, and accessory sales and maintenance. All persons operating aircraft engine, airframe, and accessory maintenance facilities to the public for hire shall provide:
(1) in the case of airframes and/or engine repairs, sufficient hangar space to house any aircraft upon which such service is being performed;
(2) suitable inside and outside storage space for aircraft awaiting repair or maintenance or delivery after repair;
(3) adequate shop space to perform top overhauls on engines on common light single-engine, and light multiengine land aircraft;
(4) at least one FAA certificated airframe and power plant mechanic available during eight hours of the day, five days per week; and at least one aircraft mechanic on call who is certified by the FAA to do annual inspections;
(5) facilities for washing and cleaning aircraft if operator engages in said business;
(6) the board shall have the right to waive any of the above, if in its opinion existing conditions justify such a waiver;
(7) a certificate of indemnity insurance in accordance with Section 14.36.060. (Ord. 83-29 §33, 1983; Ord. B-12 §7(C), 1973).
14.40.100 Aircraft rental--Flight training--Sales. Persons conducting any or all of the above activities shall provide:
(1) a conveniently located, heated lounge or waiting room for customers and students, together with sanitary facilities and public telephone;
(2) a properly certified and qualified pilot capable of demonstrating an aircraft for sale or offered for rent or dual flight instruction at least eight hours of the working day;
(3) a proper checklist, operating manuals, and logbooks if requested, on any aircraft offered for rent or for flight instruction;
(4) hangar storage space for at least one aircraft;
(5) for rental and/or flight instruction, at least two airworthy aircraft suitably maintained and certified;
(6) adequate facilities for servicing and repairing the aircraft or satisfactory arrangements with other operators licensed by the board on the airport for such service and repair;
(7) a certificate of indemnity insurance in accordance with Section 14.36.060. (Ord. 83-29 §34, 1983).
14.40.110 Crop dusting and spraying. Persons seeking to conduct crop dusting or spraying of agricultural chemicals shall be required to satisfy the board that:
(1) suitable arrangements have been made for the safe storage and containment of noxious chemical material; no poisonous or inflammable materials shall be kept or stored in close proximity to other facility installations at the airport;
(2) all aircraft are properly certificated aircraft suitably equipped for the agricultural operation undertaken;
(3) pilots are certified under Washington State Pesticide and Herbicide Control Act if such chemicals are to be handled or dispensed;
(4) suitable arrangements for servicing, repairing, storing and parking its aircraft with adequate safeguards against spillage on runways and taxiways or pollution or disbursal of chemicals by wind to other operational areas on the airport;
(5) operator shall provide adequate public liability insurance to protect the operator and the board from liability in connection with such operations as specified by the board and shall provide a certificate of insurance in accordance with Section 14.36.060. (Ord. 83-29 §35, 1983; Ord. B-120 §7(F), 1973).
14.40.120 Individual owners and non-FBO flight instructors.
(1) An individual owner may rent his aircraft on an occasional basis; provided, however, that the aircraft is properly insured for such activity and is rented no more than once per month averaged on a semiannual basis. A person or persons may sell an aircraft at any time without permission of the board, provided the aircraft is registered to the person or persons and not to a licensed aircraft dealer and provided the sale is an isolated transaction and not in the normal course of business of the sellers.
(2) Owners of aircraft may select any qualified flight instructor for dual instruction in the owner's aircraft; provided, however, that the flight instructor is properly registered with the board.
(3) A non-FBO flight instructor who is compensated for services and who originates flight instruction from the airport shall pay a twenty-five dollar annual registration fee and shall provide a certificate of indemnity insurance in accordance with Section 14.36.060. (Ord. 83-29 §36, 1983).
14.40.130 Flying clubs. To operate under this category:
(1) the club must be a nonprofit entity organized for the express purpose of providing its members with an aircraft, or aircraft, for their personal use and enjoyment. The ownership of the capital equipment must be vested in the name of the club and the property rights of the members shall be equal. No part of the net earnings of the club will inure to the benefit of any member in any form (salaries, bonuses, etc.). The club may not derive greater revenue from the use of its aircraft than the amount necessary for the operations, maintenance, and the replacement of its aircraft.
(2) the club may not offer or conduct charter, air taxi, or rental of aircraft operations. Members of the club may engage a flight instructor of their choice for personal flight instruction on any basis mutually agreeable, provided the flight instructor is acceptable to the club, and complies with all provisions of Section 14.40.120, subsections (2) and (3).
(3) all flying clubs, and their members, are prohibited from leasing or selling any goods or services whatsoever to any person or firm other than a member of such club except that the flying club may sell or exchange its capital equipment.
(4) application for a permit to act as a flying club on the airport shall include a copy of the charter, by-laws, articles of association of the club supporting its existence, a roster or list of members, names of officers, and directors shall be supplied, evidence of public liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars for any one occurrence; evidence that the aircraft are properly certificated and registered in the club.
(5) the club shall abide by and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and the rules and regulations of the airport authority.
(6) a flying club which violates any of the foregoing regulations or permits one of its members to do so will be required to terminate all operations at the airport.
(7) the club must maintain its aircraft in accordance with applicable FAA regulations. Such maintenance may be done by any properly licensed aircraft mechanic who is acceptable to the club. (Ord. 83-29 §37, 1983; Ord. B-120 §7(G), 1973).
