Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 672 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 672-9 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LICENSING OF CERTAIN OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC AIRPORTS
Rule 672-9-.04 - Airport License Issuance/Renewal/Revocation; Cease and Desist Order
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
A. An Airport License shall be renewed on a biennial basis and a biennial inspection will determine if the facility meets licensing requirements.
B. An Airport License is not transferable with an Airport change of ownership.
C. Grandfathered licensing provisions will not be transferred with an Airport change of ownership.
D. New Airport ownership will contact the Department by written notification 30 days prior to ownership transfer.
E. On or after July 1, 2010, the Airport License fee for an original License and each renewal thereafter will be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per runway up to a maximum of four hundred dollars ($400.00) per Airport for the biennial period.
F. The owner of a licensed Airport shall prominently display the License at the Airport, or if there are no buildings at the Airport, at the place of business of the licensee.
G. The Airport owner shall maintain a current listing of all based Aircraft and each Aircraft shall be listed by type and federal Aircraft registration number (the N-number). A copy of the Aircraft listing shall be provided to the Department upon request.
H. The Airport owner is responsible for maintaining the facility in compliance with Department licensing standards throughout the biennial period. The runway, taxiway and Aircraft parking areas must conform to the minimum standards for licensing as established in Rule 672-9-.03 G.
I. The Airport owner shall be notified by letter of any violations of the minimum standards set forth herein discovered during an Airport inspection. The noted violation(s) may result in the immediate suspension/revocation of the current operating License if the Department determines that the nature of the violation(s) causes a serious safety hazard for Aircraft operating to and from the Airport. If noted violations are considered to be of no immediate serious hazard, a period of 120 days will be authorized for corrective action. Failure to correct the noted violations within the authorized period may result in the revocation of the Airport License. If revoked, an Airport License may be reinstated if the Airport owner reapplies for and meets all qualifications for licensure, which shall include, but is not limited to, demonstrating to the Department's satisfaction that any previously unaddressed violations have been fully corrected.
J. Airport Inspections and Enforcement:
O.C.G.A. §§ 32-2-2(b), 32-9-8, 50-13-4.