Module 1, Objective 1, Airport Categories Flashcards
An airport can be included in the NPIAS if
they are a commercial service airport with scheduled air service of at least 2500 annual enplanements
designated as a general aviation reliever airport
receives scheduled air carrier transport to where a freight forwarder, FBO, ect., is under contract with the US postal service
a unit of the Air National guard, or reserve component of the Armed Forces, operates aircraft and is either permanently based on, or located adjacent to the airport
What is the NPIAS
it is a 5 year projection that is printed every two years
it identifies airports within the national airport system, the roles they currently serve, and the amounts and types of airport development eligible for federal funding under the AIP over the next 5 years
You MAY be included in NPIAS if
you are part of a state airport system plan
service a community more than 30 min from the nearest NPIAS airport
forecasted to have 10 or more based aircraft within the next 5 years and considered by a public sponsor who is willing to undertake ownership and development
may be included through special justification
What are the three primary measurements to gauge airport activity?
Enplanements, operations, and cargo tonnage
What is an Enplanement?
a paying passenger boarding a commercial flight
also counted if a passenger transfers from one flight to another at the airport
What is an Operation?
either a takeoff or landing, or an aircraft conducting an instrument approach that does not land
What is Cargo Tonnage?
“landed weight”
What are airports under the NPIAS
landing areas for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, and seaplanes
What are the five types of airports in the US
private, commercial service, general aviation, cargo service, and military
What is an “industrial aviation airport”
airports that are characterized by significant industrial operations such as aircraft assembly, fabrication, and manufacturing, and large MRO facilities
not an official classification, but recognized by AAAE
What is a Commercial Service Airport
a publicly owned airport that receives scheduled passenger service and has at least 2500 or more enplanements a year
What are the two types of commercial service airport?
primary and non-primary
What is a primary commercial service airport?
it has 10,000 or more enplanements a year
they receive a greater allocation of federal funding than non-primary
What are the four categories of primary airports?
large, medium, small, and non-hub
How do primary airports receive AIP funds?
It is based off of their number of enplaned passengers
