General Conduct
All aeronautical and aeronautical support activities at the Airport, or in the airspace constituting the airport traffic area, shall be conducted in conformity with the current provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations as issued by the FAA and the laws of the State of Ohio.
Airport Traffic Pattern
Standard traffic pattern procedures shall be followed as outlined in the Airman’s Information Manual and Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Traffic pattern altitude for turbine aircraft is 2300 MSL (1534 AGL).
- Traffic pattern altitude for multiengine piston aircraft is 2000 MSL (1234 AGL).
- Traffic pattern altitude for all other aircraft is 1800 MSL (1034 AGL).
Noise Abatement Procedures
- Touch and go traffic or repeated takeoffs and landings shall not be permitted at the Airport between the hours of eleven p.m. (11:00 p.m.) through seven a.m. (7:00 a.m.) local time.
- Avoid overflight of noise sensitive areas:
- church 1.8 miles northwest of Runway 25 threshold
- Village of Albany 2 miles east of Runway 25 threshold
Suspension or Restriction of Aircraft Operations
The Airport Director or designee may close runways, taxiways, taxilanes, aprons or other areas of the Airport and suspend the use thereof for reasons of safety, repair, maintenance, improvement, expansion or such other reasons that may be determined to pose an operational need.
Unlicensed Aircraft
All aircraft parked, tied down, or stored on the Airport shall have a valid aircraft registration. Failure to display such registration upon request shall be grounds for immediate eviction from the Airport.
Registration of Aircraft
Aircraft hangared, parked, or remaining on the Airport shall be registered with the Airport. The owner/operator of any aircraft remaining on the Airport for more than thirty (30) consecutive days shall be required to present evidence of comprehensive general liability insurance coverage affecting the operation of said aircraft in accordance with Section 4.16.
Aircraft Accidents
- The owner or operator of an aircraft involved in an accident shall be responsible for organizing and conducting the crash removal activities. Aircraft accidents on the runway and taxiways shall be removed from such areas as soon as the scene is released by the FAA and/or the NTSB. All costs incurred for such removal shall be borne by the owner or operator of the aircraft involved. If the owner or operator fails, refuses or is unable to remove the aircraft within a reasonable time, as determined by the Airport Director or designee, the Airport shall, without incurring liability, cause the aircraft to be removed and stored off the active area. The owner or operator shall pay for the cost of the removal and storage.
- Owners or operators are responsible, financially and legally, for all damage or injury caused by their aircraft.
Permits for Air Shows
No air shows, air meets, fly-ins, aerial demonstrations, aerobatics, static displays or other special activities shall be held at or over the Airport without the prior written permission of the Airport Director or designee and the FAA Flight Standards District Office. No such permission shall be granted unless and until the applicant has secured insurance protection in an amount specified by the Airport and with the Airport named as additional insured. Such insurance and application shall be presented at least 30 days in advance of the date of the event. The time period covered by the insurance shall be such that coverage is extended for the time required for setting up for the event and for take-down/cleanup activities. The Airport reserves the right to refuse such permission at its sole discretion.
Takeoff and Landing
Takeoffs and landings of fixed-wing aircraft shall be made only on the Airport’s designated runway. Taxiways and the grass areas of the Airport are not designed to accommodate the landing of takeoff of fixed-wing aircraft and their use for this purpose is prohibited.
Aircraft Taxi
Aircraft taxi procedures will be conducted in a safe manner at all times. The primary requirements for safe taxiing are positive control, the ability to recognize potential hazards in time to avoid them, and the ability to stop or turn where and when desired, without undue reliance on the brakes. Personnel taxiing aircraft should proceed at cautious speeds on congested or busy ramps. Yellow taxiway centerline stripes will be observed where provided.
Restrictions on Aircraft Start-up
A qualified pilot or mechanic shall be at the controls of all aircraft whenever the engine is operated. Under no circumstances shall an aircraft engine be started or allowed to run with an unqualified pilot, mechanic, or other person or no person at the controls.
Unattended Aircraft
No aircraft shall be left unattended on the Airport unless properly locked, tied down, chocked or otherwise secured or hangared. Owners of aircraft shall be responsible for any and all damage resulting from failure to comply with this provision.
Aircraft Maintenance
- All aircraft maintenance at the Airport shall be performed by persons having all required certificates, permits, and authorizations from the Airport to perform such services on Airport property.
- Aircraft maintenance shall be performed only in areas or buildings designated for such purposes and shall be conducted in accordance with uniform building and fire codes.
- Owners of aircraft stored in hangars owned and operated by the Airport, who employ licensed and qualified mechanics for the express purpose of maintaining their specific aircraft shall maintain in force at all times liability insurance as specified by the Airport to cover the total loss of, or damage to, the entire hangar structure in which the aircraft is stored, to include any and all aircraft, equipment, supplies or furnishings normally housed in said hangar, and death or injury to any person or persons who may be in or near the hangar. Evidence of insurance, in the form of a certificate of insurance, shall be furnished to the office of the Airport Director and shall include the provisions of Section 4.14: General Insurance Requirements.
- Only special or emergency maintenance shall be performed on Airport aprons or adjoining areas and shall require the prior approval of the Airport Director or designee.