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RULES AND REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS OF THE NAMPA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT JULY 20, 2020 Rules and Regulations - Adopted 07-20-2020 Page 1 of 32 Contents APPLICABILITY ........................................................................................................................... 4 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................. 5 Airport Superintendent................................................................................................................ 5 Alcohol ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Animals ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Drones/UAV/UAS ...................................................................................................................... 6 Flying Clubs ................................................................................................................................ 6 Ground Vehicles ......................................................................................................................... 6 Parking ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Smoking ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Special Events ............................................................................................................................. 7 Third Party Vendor Activities ..................................................................................................... 7 Violations: ................................................................................................................................... 7 FLIGHT RULES ............................................................................................................................. 7 Fixed Wing Aircraft .................................................................................................................... 7 Agricultural Aircraft: .............................................................................................................. 8 Ground Rules: ......................................................................................................................... 8 Refueling ................................................................................................................................. 8 Takeoffs and Landings ............................................................................................................ 8 Traffic Patterns........................................................................................................................ 9 Ultralight Vehicles: ................................................................................................................. 9 Rotorcraft .................................................................................................................................. 10 Gliders ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Lighter-Than-Air Aircraft ......................................................................................................... 11 Parachute Operations ................................................................................................................ 11 HANGARS ................................................................................................................................... 11 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 11 Prohibited Actions .................................................................................................................... 11 City-Owned Hangars ................................................................................................................ 12 Space Assignment ................................................................................................................. 12 Waiting Lists ......................................................................................................................... 12 Regulations ........................................................................................................................... 12 Rules and Regulations - Adopted 07-20-2020 Page 2 of 32 Tie Downs ................................................................................................................................. 13 Temporary Tie Downs .......................................................................................................... 13 Permanent Tie Downs ........................................................................................................... 13 Private Hangars ......................................................................................................................... 13 Aircraft Storage ..................................................................................................................... 13 MINIMUM STANDARDS .......................................................................................................... 13 1: Airport Regulations............................................................................................................... 13 2: Standards for Fixed Base Operators, Commercial Activities and Services .......................... 13 3: Aircraft Emergencies ............................................................................................................ 22 4: Aircraft Tie Down and Hangar Regulations; Fees ................................................................ 23 5: Airport Manager ................................................................................................................... 23 6: Aviation Club ........................................................................................................................ 23 EXHIBITS .................................................................................................................................... 24 Exhibit A – Object Free Area Map ........................................................................................... 25 Exhibit B – Special Event Permit ............................................................................................. 26 Exhibit C – Fixed Wing Pattern ................................................................................................ 30 Exhibit D – Ultralight Vehicle Pattern – To be updated ........................................................... 31 Exhibit E – Wait List Application ............................................................................................ 32 Rules and Regulations - Adopted 07-20-2020 Page 3 of 32 APPLICABILITY All aeronautical activities at or adjacent to the Nampa Municipal Airport shall conform to current provisions of all Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, guidance, and policies, as well as these Rules and Regulations of the Nampa Municipal Airport, recommended by the Commission and approved by City Council (“collectively, the “Airport Rules”). DEFINITIONS 1. AC: Advisory Circular. 2. AGL: Above Ground Level. 3. Aeronautical Activity: Any activity that involves, makes possible, or is required for the operation of aircraft or that contributes to or is required for the safety of such operations. 4. Aircraft: Any device that is intended to be used for flight in the air. 5. Airport: The Nampa Municipal Airport (KMAN), including all land and facilities identified in the most recently adopted Airport Master Plan’s Airport Layout Plan. 6. Airport Layout Plan: The currently approved, scaled dimensional layout of the entire airport property indicating current proposed usage for each identifiable segment as approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Nampa Municipal Airport. 7. Airport Rules: These Rules and Regulations and the Minimum Standards of the Nampa Municipal Airport, endorsed by the City of Nampa Airport Commission and approved by the City of Nampa City Council. 8. Airport Superintendent: The person designated by the City of Nampa to direct and supervise Airport operations and who is responsible to enforce Airport Rules and Regulations and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the Airport. 9. CFR: Code of Federal Regulations. 10. City Council: City of Nampa City Council. 11. City: City of Nampa. 12. City-Owned Hangar: A City-Owned structure on the Airport for sheltering or securing airplanes that is rented to Airport users. 13. Commercial Activity: Any activity on the Airport serving as an advertisement or promotion of goods or services, and any activity which involves selling, buying, renting or leasing goods and services. 14. Commission: City of Nampa Airport Commission. 15. CTAF: Common Traffic Advisory Frequency, also known as Unicom, 122.7 MHz, the name given to the VHF radio frequency used for air-to-air communication at non-towered airports. 16. Drone: See UAV / UAS definition. 17. FAA: Federal Aviation Administration. 18. FAR: Federal Aviation