Airport Rules and Regulations
51ยายื is the owner and operator of 51ยายื Airport, also known as Gordon K. Bush Airport and Snyder Field, located in Athens County, State of Ohio. 51ยายื has the responsibility, under purview of the Federal Aviation Administration, to operate the Airport as a public facility.
The daily operations of 51ยายื Airport are under the management, direction and control of the Director, Airport Operations (Airport Director). The Airport Director has, at all times, the authority to take such actions as deemed necessary to protect and safeguard all persons and property, and to control operations or any other activity, at the Airport as may be necessary to provide for the safe and efficient operation of the Airport in accordance with federal and state guidelines. Whenever these Rules and Regulations require, permit or allow for action to be taken by the Airport, it is intended that such action shall be taken by and through the Airport Director or a designated representative.
These Rules and Regulations are adopted and established in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3345.21, which authorizes the 51ยายื Board of Trustees to adopt rules, not in conflict with general law, as it finds necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under Chapter 3345 of the Code. The rules, regulations and conditions established herein shall govern the use, operation and maintenance of the Airport and all appurtenances, facilities, equipment, improvements and services constructed or established in connection therewith.
Purpose
To fulfill the obligations imposed by federal, state and local governments on owners and operators of public airports, 51ยายื has adopted these Rules and Regulations to promote the safe use, operation and maintenance of the Airport and the development of Airport facilities and services to meet the needs of the community.
Scope
These rules shall govern the use, operation and maintenance of the Airport, the activities of persons while on Airport property, and the operation of aircraft flying within the vicinity of the Airport, other than such conduct or activity specifically regulated or controlled by federal or state statutes or regulations. These Rules and Regulations are believed to be in conformity with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations and directives; however, in the event of any conflict federal and state statutes, regulations and directives shall control. 1 Airport Rules and Regulations
Conflicts
In the event of any conflict between these Rules and Regulations and the provisions of a written lease or other written agreement between the Airport and other parties, the provisions of the written lease or written agreement shall control.
Enforcement
These Rules and Regulations shall be binding on all persons whether they have knowledge of the contents of the rules or not. Law enforcement officers, Airport management and other representatives as designated by the Airport Director are empowered to require compliance with these Rules and Regulations. The Airport Director, or an appointed representative, is authorized to interpret and construe these regulations whenever necessary, either by directives of general or specific application, and his interpretations and construction shall be binding upon all persons.
Distribution
Copies of these Rules and Regulations may, from time to time, be provided to those persons using the facilities of the Airport on a daily or frequent basis. The complete text of all Rules and Regulations adopted by the Airport shall be maintained at the Airport administrative offices, and shall be made available during business hours for inspection and a reasonable number of copies shall be made available to members of the public at no cost to the public.