§ 2.60.010. Definitions.

The following words, terms or phrases where used herein shall have the meanings herein respectively ascribed as follows:

"Aircraft" means any contrivance now known or hereafter designed, invented, or used for navigation of flight in the air, except a parachute or other contrivance used primarily as safety equipment.

"Aircraft movement area" means the runways, taxiways, and other areas of the airport which are utilized for taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas.

"Airline passenger" means any person who enters the airport terminal with the intention of boarding an air carrier, supplemental air carrier or air taxi commuter aircraft, within a reasonable time, for another destination. Within the purview of these rules and regulations, such person ceases to become an airline passenger when he reaches his airport destination, claims his baggage and intends to depart the terminal area.

"Air operations areas" means any areas of the airport used or intended to be used for landing, takeoff, or surface maneuvering of aircraft as defined and established in Part 107 "Airport Security" of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 107), effective March 18, 1972.

"Airport" means and includes any one or more airports or heliports and related facilities, including but not limited to land and interest in land, facilities for storage of air and space craft, navigation and landing aids, taxiways, pads, aprons, control towers, passenger and cargo terminal buildings, hangars, administration and office buildings, garages, parking lots, and such other structures, facilities, and improvements necessary or convenient to the development and maintenance of airports and heliports, and for the promotion and accommodation of air and space travel, commerce and navigation.

"Airport authority" means the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority created pursuant to the Metropolitan Airport Authority Act, Acts 1969, Chapter 174, codified in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 42-4-101 et seq., and Resolution 70-872 of the council of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee.

"Airport employee" means the authorized airport personnel of all organizations, activities, governmental agencies, located on or connected with the operation, maintenance, and servicing of the airports.

"Airport property" means all property that any metropolitan government, city, county or town which, pursuant to a resolution of its governing body, shall have sold, leased, dedicated, donated or otherwise conveyed to the airport authority in order to make such airport properties an operational part of its system, and/or any property acquired in the future by the airport authority.

"Baggage" means such articles, effects and other personal property checked for transport or carried by an airline passenger as are necessary or appropriate for wear, use, comfort or convenience in connection with his trip. It includes both checked and unclaimed baggage.

"Board" means the board of commissioners of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority appointed by the mayor and approved by the council of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee.

"Commercial operations" means all operations of aircraft for commercial purposes, or any type operation or activity being conducted on the airport.

"Executive director" means the executive director and chief administrative officer of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (acting directly or through his designated representatives).

"Fixed-base operator" means any other person, organization, or sublessee engaged in business of an aviation nature conducting transient aircraft services and being authorized to conduct such business by virtue of a contract with the airport authority in compliance with specified minimum standards.

"Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled wheeled, tracked vehicle or trailer hitched on to a motor vehicle for the convenience of people or goods on airport property, or for the service and maintenance of equipment or property.

"Participating municipality" means any metropolitan government, city, county or town which, pursuant to a resolution of its governing body, shall have sold, leased, dedicated, donated or otherwise conveyed its airport to the airport authority for operation by the authority in order to make such airport an operational part of its system.

"Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, company, association, joint stock association, or political body, and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee or other representative thereof.

"Public area" means those areas including the various concessions, restrooms and terminal lobby sections used for public thoroughfares, gathering, waiting, and viewing; streets and roads, sidewalks, and all other areas, except tenant facilities, normally used by the general public. All other areas are to be considered operational or restricted areas, and access is permitted only upon expressed consent of the executive director.

"Restricted areas" means areas which are closed to the general public. These areas are defined as areas which are used to perform the everyday activities and operations of the airports. These areas include, but are not limited to airport operation areas, tenant-leased operational areas, perimeter operational roads, and locations having access to air operational areas. These areas are restricted to use by authorized agencies and personnel while engaged in their respective airport duties.

"Sterile concourse" means the concourse areas of the terminal that an airline passenger must enter into or exit in order to enplane or deplane an aircraft, subject to Federal Aviation Regulations Part 121.538 and 121.7.

"State" means the State of Tennessee.

"Visitor" means any person who is not an airport tenant, airport employee or airline passenger.

(Prior code § 4A-1-1)