Airport managers are responsible for ensuring that the airport is safe for operations. In this role, the manager
- regularly inspects the airport and reports any discrepancies through the NOTAM process
- repairs any deficiencies in a reasonable amount of time and removes NOTAMs once the condition has been corrected
- controls access to the aircraft operating areas (AOA)
- ensures that vehicle operators needing access to the AOA are either trained on driving in the AOA or have an escort
- maintains airport lighting, mows, plows snow, monitors fuel systems, and assumes other duties as needed.
Resources
General
- Guidebook for Managing Small Airports, 2nd Edition, Chapter 4, ACRP, 2019
- Common Airport Terms
Emergency Preparedness
- General Aviation Airport Emergency Plan Template, AirTAP, 2012
- Emergency Guidebook for General Aviation Airports: A Guidebook for Municipal Airport Managers, AirTAP, 2012
- Guidebook for Managing Small Airports, 2nd Ed., Section 4.3: Airport Emergency Plans, ACRP, 2019
Please note: These documents were created before current policy requirements took effect, and therefore may not be accessible. To request this content in an accessible format, contact [email protected].
Equipment
- How to purchase equipment, MnDOT Aeronautics
Pavement Maintenance
Safety & Security
- Federal regulations summary, FAA
- Emergency Guidebook for General Aviation Airports: A Guidebook for Municipal Airport Managers, AirTAP 2012 (Please note: This document was created before current policy requirements took effect, and therefore may not be accessible. To request this content in an accessible format, contact [email protected].)
- Guidebook for Managing Small Airports, 2nd Ed., Section 4.5: Security, ACRP, 2019
Signage
Snow and Ice
- Snow Removal Equipment Sizing Calculator, FAA
- Alternative Aircraft and Pavement Deicers and Anti-Icing Formulations with Improved Environmental Characteristics, TRB 2010
- Airport Manager Training: Snow and Ice Control for Airport Managers, MnDOT, 2017
- Snow and Ice Control Plans e-Learning course, MnDOT, 2017
- Airside Snow Removal Practices for Small Airports with Limited Budgets (ACRP Snythesis 67)
