Operations

airplane and truck on runway

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

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Equipment

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)

  • NOTAMs, MnDOT (e-Learning course)
  • eNOTAM II login page for issuing digital NOTAMS (registration required)