RULES AND REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS OF THE NAMPA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
JULY 20, 2020
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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
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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
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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 Regulation. 19. FBO: Fixed Base Operator; a commercial business granted the right by the City to operate on or at the Airport and provide aeronautical services. 20. Flying Club: A nonprofit or not-for-profit entity (e.g., corporation, association, or partnership) organized for the express purpose of providing its members with aircraft for their personal use and enjoyment only.
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21. Ground Vehicle: Any device that moves on the ground either self- or externally- propelled and is not intended to fly. 22. Minimum Standards: The established set of standards for all aeronautical commercial service providers and Flying Clubs at the Airport. 23. MSL: Mean Sea Level. 24. NOTAM: Notice to Airmen. 25. OFA: Object Free Area. The Object Free Area is the area within 39.5 feet of the centerline of any Taxilane, and the area within 65.5 feet of the centerline of any Taxiway 26. Private Hangar: A structure on the Airport for sheltering airplanes that is not owned by the City. The owner of the structure has a land lease with the City for ground the structure occupies. 27. Rules and Regulations: An established set of guidelines for all users of the Airport. These guidelines are intended to be consistent, reasonable, and non-discriminatory. 28. Run-up: An engine speed (RPM) which is used for an aircraft system check and which exceeds that needed for normal taxi and/or ground operations. 29. Special Event: Any event or activity which: o Will include use of Airport property, or o Will, in the Airport Superintendent’s estimation, require a NOTAM, or o Will, in the Airport Superintendent’s estimation, require any use of the Airport that would conflict with any of these Rules and Regulations. 30. Taxi: Aircraft movement on the ground. 31. Taxilane: The portion of the Aircraft parking area used for access between Taxiways and Aircraft parking positions. 32. Taxiway: A defined path established for Aircraft taxiing from one part of the Airport to another. 33. Tie-Down Line: Outdoor parking space with no amenities other than in-pavement hooks to which an Aircraft is secured to restrain movement due to weather. 34. Traffic Pattern: Aircraft traffic flow that is prescribed for aircraft landing at, taxiing on or taking off from the Airport. 35. UAV/UAS: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or Unmanned Aerial System 36. Ultralight Vehicle: Any aircraft as defined by 14 CFR Part 130.1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Airport Superintendent 1. The Airport Superintendent is authorized by the City to do the following: A. Take such action as may be necessary to protect life and property at the Airport. B. Suspend or restrict any or all operations of the Airport by posted notice or radio advisory whenever such action is deemed necessary by him in the interests of safety. C. Conduct inspections of any property owned by the Airport, all rental and leasehold hangars and all privately-owned hangars to ensure compliance with these Rules and Regulations and terms of rental and lease agreements. D. Designate an individual to function as Airport Superintendent’s representative in the Airport Superintendent’s absence. Duties and authority of that individual will be specified in writing by the Airport Superintendent. E. Suspend or restrict access to the Airport for users who violate any part of these rules and regulations. Rules and Regulations - Adopted 07-20-2020 Page 5 of 32
Alcohol 1. Alcohol consumption is permitted in only these areas: a. Inside the Café; b. Inside a closed Private Hangar; and c. At a Special Event properly approved herein. 2. Alcohol consumption everywhere else on the Airport is prohibited.
Animals 1. Pets must always be on a leash and under direct control. 2. Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of in a trash receptacle.
Drones/UAV/UAS Flying a Drone, UAV, or UAS is always prohibited on the Nampa Municipal Airport unless prior written permission of the Airport Superintendent has been obtained.
Flying Clubs A Flying Club basing its Aircraft at the Airport shall conform to provisions set forth in City Code Title 9, Chapter 13 (See Minimum Standards title below).
Ground Vehicles 1. No Ground Vehicle shall, except in the case of an emergency, be driven onto runways or parallel taxiway without express, prior written permission of the Airport Superintendent. 2. Ground Vehicles are not allowed on any public ramp area, taxiway, tie-down, or hangar area except as follows: a. Commercial operations or special functions approved by the Airport Superintendent. b. Aircraft users driving between the access gate and their hangar. c. Vehicles used to tow gliders from their hangar/parking area to the glider operations area as necessary for flight operations provided, they have radios that can transmit and receive on CTAF. 3. Ground Vehicles entering the Airport shall enter at an approved vehicle gate. a. Gate codes may not be shared. b. Once a Ground Vehicle has entered or exited a gate, the operator must wait for the gate to close before proceeding. c. One Ground Vehicle through a gate at a time. 4. Maximum speed of Ground Vehicles anywhere on the Airport is 20 miles per hour. 5. Ground Vehicles shall always yield to all Aircraft.
Parking 1. Ground Vehicles may only be parked on the Airport in areas designated for that purpose by the Airport Superintendent. 2. Unattended Ground Vehicles are not allowed to park adjacent to hangars if within the OFA. (see Exhibit A for the OFA map) 3. Ground Vehicles are not allowed to park on non-rented tie-down spaces. Rules and Regulations - Adopted 07-20-2020 Page 6 of 32
4. Aircraft owner/operators may park Ground Vehicles in the space assigned to their Aircraft but only while the Aircraft is in use. 5. No Ground Vehicle shall be parked outdoors on the Airport under any circumstance for more than 7 calendar days. 6. No boat, camper or trailer of any kind may be parked on the Airport. Smoking 1. The terminal building is designated a public no smoking area. 2. No person shall smoke in any hangar, within 50 feet of any Aircraft, on the Tie-Down areas, nor within 50 feet of a fueling facility.
Special Events 1. All individuals or entities desiring to hold a Special Event at the Airport shall, before hosting such Special Event, contact the Airport Superintendent to request a Special Event Permit, the form for said permit to be determined by the Airport Superintendent and approved by resolution of City Council (see Exhibit B for Special Event Permit). 2. An individual or group requesting to hold a Special Event on the Airport shall complete and submit a Special Event Permit to the Airport Superintendent. 3. No Special Event shall be held at the Airport without approval from the Airport Superintendent, which approval, if granted, shall be based upon proper submission of a Special Event Permit application and the ability of the applicant to supply necessary assurances and safeguards to protect health and safety of the Airport and airport staff, regular airport users, and special event attendees.
Third Party Vendor Activities Note: This section is currently a placeholder, not to be implemented until 2021 and then only after further consideration by Public Works Department, Airport staff, Airport Commission and City Council. The intent is to establish a means for the Airport Superintendent to know about and monitor all Third Party Commercial and Retail Activities on the Airport as well as to ensure legal liability associated with such activities is properly placed with those conducting the Third Party Commercial and Retail Activities.
Violations: 1. Violation of any of these Rules and Regulations, City ordinances pertaining to the Airport, State and Federal regulations are punishable at the discretion of the Airport Superintendent, Commission or City enforcement officers through prosecution by the City or by suspension of privileges to utilize the Airport. FLIGHT RULES Fixed Wing Aircraft All pilots should be familiar with the FAA AC 90-66B – Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations.
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Agricultural Aircraft: 1. Agricultural Aircraft are not permitted on the Airport except during transit or for repairs by an Airport FBO unless specifically approved by the Airport Superintendent.
Ground Rules: 1. Engines shall only be started or warmed up in places designated for such purposes by the Airport Superintendent. 2. Engine run-ups are prohibited when the path of the propeller air stream or jet blast would be harmful to buildings, aircraft, or persons. 3. At no time shall an Aircraft be left unattended while the engine is running. 4. No pedestrian shall enter upon the runway or parallel taxiway unless authorized by the Airport Superintendent. 5. When applicable, visual hand or light signals, as recommended by FAA, shall be observed. 6. No Aircraft shall be taxied except at a safe and reasonable speed and the operator has ascertained that there is no danger of collision with any person or object in the immediate area. 7. Aircraft without adequate brakes shall only be taxied, when near buildings or parked Aircraft, with an assistant to the pilot at the wing of the Aircraft. 8. All persons using in any way the Airport area or the facilities of the Airport shall exercise the utmost care to guard against fire and injury to persons or property. 9. All pilots of appropriately equipped Aircraft are urged to monitor the CTAF (Unicom: 122.7 MHz) and announce take off, taxi, departure, and landing intentions on same.
Refueling 1. Ultralight Vehicles and Aircraft may only be fueled by their operators in conformance with Idaho State Code. 2. All other Aircraft shall be fueled from commercial fueling stations or fuel trucks. 3. Release of hazardous material(s) on the Airport is expressly forbidden. Accidental releases are to be removed immediately by the responsible party in accordance with all applicable government rules.
Takeoffs and Landings 1. Aircraft may take off or land only on runways “11/29”. All other takeoffs and landings are prohibited. 2. The designated active runway for sustained calm conditions is “11”. 3. All takeoffs and landings should be made on the runway most nearly aligned into the wind. 4. Mid-field takeoffs should be avoided. 5. Formation takeoffs or landings shall be in accordance with applicable FAR Part 91. 6. All Aircraft preparing for takeoff shall yield right of way to all Aircraft established on their final leg as to not impede upon or create a hazard for the landing Aircraft.
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Traffic Patterns 1. All pilots should be familiar with the FAA AC 90-66B – Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations. 2. All pilots shall observe standard, left-hand traffic pattern procedures, except as otherwise herein provided. (see Exhibit C for the Fixed Wing Traffic Pattern). 3. Traffic pattern altitude is 1000 feet AGL or 3535 feet MSL. 4. No turns shall be made after takeoff until the Airport boundary has been reached and the Aircraft has reached an altitude of at least 500 feet below the traffic pattern altitude (500 feel AGL or 3035 feet MSL). 5. Aircraft approaching the Airport shall, when appropriately equipped, use Unicom frequency 122.7 MHz to advise of landing intention. (Reminder: Absent a tower, there are likely no replies to notices of landing intention.)
Ultralight Vehicles: It is understood that use of the Airport by Ultralight Vehicles is a courtesy of the City and the FAA and use of the facilities and airspace is predicated upon members of the ultralight community taking responsibility to operate safely and police themselves in accordance with Airport operations and rules contained herein. Violations of any of these rules or FAR Part 103 may result in denial of further usage of the Airport by a violator.
The intent of this regulation is that the Airport is not available for non-licensed pilots to learn to fly Ultralight Vehicles without adequate previous experience.
1. Any person wishing to operate an Ultralight Vehicle at the Airport must: i. Be a licensed aircraft pilot; or ii. Be a licensed ultralight pilot; or iii. Have on file with the Airport Superintendent a statement certifying that: 1. The operator has read and agrees to abide by these Rules and Regulations and FAR Part 103; and 2. The operator has a minimum of 15 hours flying time in an Ultralight Vehicle; and 3. The Operator has completed an approved ultralight ground school. 2. Ultralight activities shall be confined to the hours between official sunrise and official sunset except as specified in FAR Part 103. 3. All Ultralight Vehicles shall have an operating altimeter. 4. All Ultralight Vehicles shall utilize the traffic pattern shown on Exhibit “D”. 5. Ultralight Vehicles may fly in the area outside the ultralight pattern and within the approach corridor only during takeoff and landing procedures as specified in FAR Part 103. 6. Ultralight Vehicles shall yield to all general aircraft in the pattern and on the ground so as not to cause any delays to general aircraft. 7. Takeoffs are to begin from the end of the runway. 8. Mid-field takeoffs should be avoided. 9. Ultralight Vehicles may make a left cross wind turn after reaching a safe altitude between midfield and the end of the runway.
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10. No over-flight is allowed of the terminal building, hangars, or parking ramps as shown on Exhibit “D”.
Rotorcraft Minimum rotorcraft regulations adopted from FAA AC 90-66B – Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations: 1. In the case of a helicopter approaching to land other than on the active runway, the pilot must avoid the flow of fixed-wing aircraft and land on a marked helipad or suitable clear area. Pilots should be aware that at some airports, the only suitable landing area is the runway, and a standard traffic pattern can be utilized if it does not conflict with any other fixed-wing traffic present at the time of landing. 2. All pilots should be aware that rotorcraft may fly slower and approach at steeper angles than airplanes. Air taxi is the preferred method for helicopter ground movements, which enables the pilot to proceed at an optimum airspeed, minimize downwash effect, and conserve fuel. Flight over aircraft, vehicles, and personnel should be avoided. 3. In the case of a gyroplane approaching to land, the gyroplane pilot operating in the traffic pattern when landing on the runway may fly a pattern similar to the fixed-wing aircraft traffic pattern but at a lower altitude (500 feet AGL) and closer to the runway. This runway pattern may be on the opposite side of the runway from fixed-wing traffic only when airspeed requires it or for practice power-off landings and if local policy permits. Landings not on the runway must avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic. 4. Helicopters operating in the traffic pattern when landing on the runway may fly a pattern similar to the fixed-wing aircraft traffic pattern but at a lower altitude (500 feet AGL) and closer to the runway. This runway pattern may be on the opposite side of the runway from fixed-wing traffic only when airspeed requires it or for practice power-off landings (autorotation) and if local policy permits. Landings not on the runway must avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic. 5. Both classes of rotorcraft can be expected to practice power-off landings (autorotation), which will involve a very steep angle of approach and high rate of descent (1,500 to 2,000 feet/minute).
Gliders Minimum glider regulations adopted from FAA AC 90-66B – Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations: 1. A glider, including the tow aircraft during towing operations, has the right-of-way over powered aircraft. 2. If both airplanes and gliders use the same runway, the glider traffic pattern will be inside the pattern of engine-driven aircraft. If a glider operating area is established to one side of a powered-aircraft runway, the glider pattern will normally be on the side of the airport closest to the glider operating area. This will allow gliders to fly the same direction traffic pattern as powered aircraft in certain wind conditions and necessitate a separate, opposing direction traffic pattern in other wind conditions. 3. Typically, glider traffic patterns have entry points (initial points) from 600 to 1,000 feet AGL.
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Lighter-Than-Air Aircraft Minimum lighter-than-air aircraft regulations adopted from FAA AC 90-66B – Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations: 1. A balloon has the right-of-way over any other category of aircraft and does not follow a standard traffic pattern. 2. Due to limited maneuverability, airships do not normally fly a standard traffic pattern. However, if a standard traffic pattern is flown, it will be at an airspeed below most other aircraft.
Parachute Operations Minimum parachute operations regulations adopted from FAA AC 90-66B – Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations: 1. All activities are normally conducted under a NOTAM noting the location, altitudes, and time or duration of jump operations. The Chart Supplement lists airports where permanent Drop Zones (DZ) are located. 2. Jumpers normally exit the aircraft either above, or well upwind of, the airport and at altitudes well above traffic pattern altitude. Parachutes are normally deployed between 2,000 feet and 5,000 feet AGL and can be expected to be below 3,000 feet AGL within 2 miles of the airport. 3. Pilots of jump aircraft are required by part 105 to establish two-way radio communications with the ATC facility that has jurisdiction over the affected airspace prior to jump operations for the purpose of receiving information in the aircraft about known air traffic in the vicinity. In addition, when jump aircraft are operating at or in the vicinity of an airport, pilots are also encouraged to provide advisory information on the CTAF. For example, “Chambersburg traffic, jumpers away over Chambersburg.” 4. When a DZ has been established at an airport, parachutists are expected to land within the DZ. At airports that have not established DZs, parachutists should avoid landing on runways, taxiways, aprons, and their associated safety areas. Pilots and parachutists should both be aware of the limited flight performance of parachutes and take steps to avoid any potential conflicts between aircraft and parachute operations. HANGARS Maintenance 1. Grounds within the OFA of any hangar, City-Owned or privately owned, shall be maintained by the tenant or lessee in a manner free of vehicles, structures, hazards and weeds. Failure to do so shall result in a penalty as set by resolution of City Council. 2. Outside storage on a leased area which in the opinion of the Airport Superintendent creates unsightly or dangerous conditions shall not be allowed and shall constitute a nuisance subject to abatement pursuant to Nampa City Code. 3. Minimum Hangar Use Regulations adopted from FAA 2014-0463- Policy on the Non- Aeronautical Use of Airport Hangars. Hangar tenants or lessees should refer to FAA hangar use regulations FAQ on permissible versus impermissible uses of a hangar.
Prohibited Actions All following actions are prohibited in any City-Owned or privately-owned hangar:
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1. Cleaning aircraft with flammable liquids; and 2. Dispensing, transferring, or storing flammable liquids; and 3. Open flame or another source of ignition; and 4. Running aircraft engine; and 5. Smoking; and 6. Storing any non-aeronautical items that interfere with use of the hangar for primarily aeronautical purposes; and 7. Storing combustible materials.
City-Owned Hangars Space Assignment 1. City-Owned hangars are grouped into the following classes: a. End Hangars b. Shade Hangars c. Standard T-Hangars d. Tie-Downs e. Twin T-Hangars 2. Rental space in each class of City-Owned hangars is available on a first-come, first- served basis. 3. Airport staff will maintain a waiting list separately for each class of City-Owned hangars. 4. Vacancies in each waiting list are filled in priority order based on date of a fully executed Wait List Application form (See Exhibit E).
Waiting Lists 1. All parties interested in a City-Owned hangar must complete a Wait List Application and submit it to airport staff with the appropriate deposit as set by City Council. 2. A party may submit a Wait List Application for more than one class of City-Owned hangar. 3. A deposit is required for all Wait List Applications, which shall be applied to the first month’s rental payment at such time as a hangar is available. 4. A Wait List Application and applicable deposit is required for each space requested. 5. Deposits are non-refundable in whole or in part under any circumstances.
Regulations 1. Aircraft may only park in a City-Owned hangar, shade hangar or Tie-Down when the Aircraft owner/pilot has executed and adheres to an approved aircraft parking agreement with the Airport Superintendent. 2. Hangars are reserved exclusively for purposes of storing Aircraft, Ultralights and accessories. One owner/pilot vehicle is allowed in said hangars and then only when Aircraft is gone from hangar. 3. Fees shall be paid in an amount and manner specified by City Council.
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Tie Downs Temporary Tie Downs 1. Aircraft left parked at the airport for fewer than 30 days are designated Temporarily Parked Aircraft. 2. Temporarily Parked Aircraft shall be tied down only at locations approved by the Airport Superintendent. 3. Fees shall be paid in an amount and manner set by City Council.
Permanent Tie Downs 1. Aircraft parked at the Airport more than 30 days are designated Permanent Aircraft. 2. Permanent Aircraft shall be tied down only at locations approved by the Airport Superintendent. 3. No Permanent Aircraft parking shall be allowed without the Aircraft owner/pilot executing and adhering to an approved aircraft parking agreement with the Airport. 4. Fees shall be paid in an amount and manner set by City Council.
Private Hangars Aircraft Storage 1. Aircraft storage in private hangars is governed in accordance with conditions set forth in a Land Lease Agreement between each hangar lessee and the City.
MINIMUM STANDARDS Airport Minimum Standards are currently codified in Nampa City Code, Title 9 Chapter 13, reproduced in full below. Staff intends to update and incorporate Minimum Standards herein and change language in Title 9 Chapter 13 to refer to a properly updated and approved Rules and Regulations.
1: Airport Regulations All aircraft and individuals using the municipal airport of the city of Nampa, Idaho, shall comply with airport rules and regulations adopted by the airport commission and approved by the city council, a copy of which shall be on file at the office of the city clerk.
2: Standards for Fixed Base Operators, Commercial Activities and Services The minimum standards for fixed base operators, commercial activities and services at the Nampa municipal airport, Nampa, Idaho, shall be as follows: A. Purpose and Intent: Minimum standards for commercial activity, operation or service hereinafter set forth have been developed to promote in a reasonable manner the best interest of the public concerning competent and qualified operation of the Nampa airport.
These standards shall be administered on fair and reasonable terms in accordance with current applicable regulations of the FAA.
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operators seeking the same franchise privileges and the basic premises herein contained are applicable to all. 1. Commercial Operations: "Commercial operations" shall mean any person or persons operating from the airport for compensation or hire. 2. Fixed Base Operator: A "fixed base operator" is defined as any person, firm, or corporation performing any of the functions of furnishing any of the services as hereinafter set out for fixed base operators at the Nampa airport. No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in any commercial activity as a fixed base operator as herein defined unless the same is done in full compliance with the standards, rules and regulations herein set forth. 3. Airport Tenant: An "airport tenant" is defined as any person, firm, or corporation leasing property at the Nampa airport who is not a fixed base operator. 4. Liability Insurance: All fixed base operators and airport tenants shall protect the public generally, the customers or clients of such fixed base operators, and the city of Nampa from any and all lawful damages, claims, or liability and shall carry liability insurance in a company authorized to do business in Idaho in an amount to be approved by the city. 5. Technically and Financially Able to Perform: A fixed base operator shall satisfy the lessor that it is technically and financially able to perform the services of a fixed base operator. This shall include upon the request of the airport commission the responsibility for demonstrating continued financial solvency and business ability by the submitting of a current balance sheet and profits and loss statement. In each instance, Nampa city council shall be the final judge as to the qualifications and financial ability of the lessee. 6. Written Lease: Any person, firm or corporation capable of meeting the minimum standards set forth herein for any of the stated categories is eligible to become a fixed base operator at the airport, subject to the execution of a written lease containing such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Nampa city council. A fixed base operator or airport tenant shall not engage in any business or activity on the airport other than that authorized under his particular category or categories. Any fixed base operator desiring to extend his operation into more than one category or to discontinue operations in a category, shall first apply in writing to the airport commission for permission to do so, setting forth in detail the reasons and conditions for the request. The Nampa city council shall then grant or deny the request on such terms and conditions as the city council deems to be prudent and proper under the circumstances. Each fixed base operator shall provide his own buildings, personnel and equipment, and other requirements as herein stated upon land leased from the city of Nampa. 7. Customer Facilities: All fixed base operators at said airport shall provide ample lounges and restrooms for their customers and shall make telephone service conveniently and readily available for public use. 8. Construction: All construction required of such operators shall be in accordance with design and construction standards required or established by the city of Nampa
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for the facility or activity involved. Title to any and all permanent buildings and appurtenances, which may be built on airport property, shall revert to the city of Nampa, when and if the subject lessee vacates the lease for any reason. 9. Rates or Charges: The rates or charges for any and all activities and services of such operators shall be determined by the operators, and subject to the requirement that all such rates or charges shall be reasonable and be equally and fairly applied to all users of the services. 10. Airport Operator Criteria: All operators at the airports shall be financially sound and progressive business enterprises, with adequately manned and equipped facilities. 11. Payment of Taxes and Assessments: All fixed base operators shall, at their own expense, pay all taxes and assessments against any buildings or other structures placed on the premises by them, as well as all taxes and assessments against the personal property used by them in their operations. 12. Abide by Laws: All operators shall abide by and comply with all state, county and city laws and ordinances, the rules and regulations of the state and federal aviation administration. 13. City Council Approval: In the event the city constructs the physical plant facilities (hangars, etc.) for the use by any operator under the provisions of any lease or other contract, such lease or contract with such operator shall be on such terms and conditions as approved by the city council. 14. Payment of Utilities: All operators shall provide and pay for all lights, gas, electrical current, water, sewer charges and garbage collection charges used or incurred anywhere in or about the leased premises, and shall pay the charges made therefore by the suppliers thereof promptly when due. 15. All Agreements: All contracts and leases between such operators and the city of Nampa shall be subordinate to the provisions of any existing or future agreement between the city of Nampa, state of Idaho and the United States, relative to the operation or maintenance of the airport, the execution of which has been or may be required as a condition precedent to the expenditure· of federal funds for the development of the airport properties. 16. Subleasing of Premises: No fixed base operators shall sublease or sublet any premises leased by such operator from the city of Nampa, or assign any such lease, without the prior written approval of the city council, and any such subletting or assignment shall be subject to all of the minimum standards herein set forth. 17. Assumption of Obligations: In the event the lessee sublets any portion of his lease, the sublessee must agree to assume the full obligations of the lease as set out herein and must agree to fully cooperate with the city of Nampa in seeing that these standards are complied with. The sublessee shall immediately comply with any reasonably request or direction of the city council as it relates to the enforcement of these standards. 18. Default of Lessee or Sublessee: In the event that the lessee or sublessee fails to comply fully with these standards or fails to comply with the reasonable request or direction of the city council as it relates to these standards, said lessee or sublessee
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shall be in default. If said default continues for more than thirty (30) days after notice of said default, the City Council may terminate the lease. Said lessee is responsible for the performance of the sublessee. 19. Common Areas of Airport: Fixed base operators shall have the right in common with others authorized to do so, to use common areas of the airport, including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, floodlights, landing lights, signals and other conveniences for the takeoff, flying and landing of aircraft of lessee. 20. Negotiation of Lease: Any and all leases that may be entered into between the city of Nampa and the fixed base operators and airport tenants shall be negotiated on an individual basis at the time of each application with the fixed based operators and airport tenants. In addition, leases shall, at the discretion of the city council, be subject to review and reevaluation at the end of each five (5) year period thereof, in relation to the consumer price index. 21. Maintenance of Premises: Lessees will, at all times during the continuance of the term of the lease and any renewal or extension thereof, conduct, operate and maintain for the benefit of the public, the fixed base operation provided for and described therein, and all aspects and parts and services thereof as defined and set forth, and will make all such services available to the public and that it will devote its best efforts for the accomplishment of such purposes and that it will at all times make charges to patrons and customers for all merchandise or materials and other services furnished· or rendered, but that it will refrain from imposing or levying excessive or otherwise unreasonable charges or fees for any facilities or fees for any facilities or services. Notwithstanding anything contained in a lease that may be or appear to the contrary it is expressly understood and agreed that the rights granted thereunder are nonexclusive and the lessor reserves the right to grant similar privileges to another operator or operators on other parts of the airport when, in its sole discretion the city council and/or the airport commission, finds it in the best interest of the airport. 22. City Protection of Airport: The city of Nampa reserves the right to take any action it considers necessary to protect the aerial approaches to the airport against obstructions, together with the right to prevent any fixed base operator from erecting, or permitting to be erected, any building, sign, or other structure on the airport which, in the opinion of the city council and/or airport commission, would limit the usefulness of the airport or constitute a hazard to aircraft. 23. Time of War or National Emergency: All contracts and leases between such operators and the city of Nampa shall be subordinate to the right of the city of Nampa, state of Idaho during time of war or national emergency to lease the landing area of any part thereof to the United States government for military or naval use, and, if any such lease is so made, the provisions of the lease to the operators shall be suspended. 24. Leases in Effect: The provisions of these standards shall in no way negate or cause to be null or void existing leases with fixed base operators or airport tenants at the Nampa municipal airport. No new leases will be executed with the fixed base operators presently located at the Nampa municipal airport on the effective date of these fixed
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base operators minimum standards, nor will amendments to the existing leases be executed unless the present leases are made subject to the provisions of these standards. 25. Waste Material: The lessee shall remove from the airport or otherwise dispose of in a manner approved by the airport manager all garbage, debris, and other waste material (whether solid or liquid) arising out of its occupancy of the premises or out of its operations. Said lessee shall keep and maintain his leased premises in a neat and orderly manner; lessee shall keep the grass cut and the buildings painted. Any garbage, debris and/or waste which may be temporarily ·stored in the open shall be kept in suitable garbage or waste receptacles, the same to be made of metal and equipped with tightfitting covers and to be of a design safely and properly to contain whatever may be placed therein. The lessee shall use extreme care when effecting removal of all such waste. 26. City Improvements: The city of Nampa reserves the right to further develop or improve all areas of the airport as it seems fit, regardless of the desires or views of any fixed base operators, and without interference or hinderance from any such fixed base operators. 27. Right to Enter Premises: The city council and/or the airport commission reserves the right to enter upon any premises leased to fixed base operators at reasonable times for the purpose of making such inspections as it may deem expedient, to the proper enforcement of these minimum standards and for the proper enforcement of any covenant or condition of any fixed base operator's contract or lease agreement. 28. Perform Services on Aircraft: The city of Nampa recognizes the rights of any person, firm, or corporation operating aircraft on the airport to perform services on its own aircraft with its own employees (including, but not limited to, maintenance and repair) that it may choose to perform. Aircraft fueling accomplished under this provision shall be in strict accordance with any safety regulations and/or ordinance as referenced in subsection A12 of this section. 29. Categories of Aircraft: Final determination as to proper category designation of any aircraft shall rest with the airport commission. a. Private: (1) Privately owned aircraft will be operated noncommercially by owner or owners. (2) Private aircraft may be used by persons other than the owner provided no part above the cost of the operation of aircraft is received in money or otherwise by the owner for such use. (3) The aircraft can be used in connection with the owner's business comparable to· an owner's use of his private automobile. (4) Company and corporation owned aircraft that are operated for the free transportation of their and other personnel and/or products are classified as private aircraft and subject to the restrictions as listed under subsection A29a(2) of this section. (5) Club aircraft must be owned and operated by a nonprofit partnership or nonprofit corporation, and each club member must be a bona fide owner of a
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part of the aircraft or a share in the corporation. The club may not derive greater revenue from the use of its aircraft than the amount necessary for the operation, maintenance and replacement of its aircraft. b. Commercial Aircraft Used: (1) To carry passengers for hire on local flights. (2) For rental, hire or charter. (3) Student instruction and its kindred occupations. (4) Any aircraft used for commercial purposes and not otherwise covered in these regulations. 30. Licenses: Only aircraft and airmen licensed by the federal aviation administration shall operate on or from this airport; provided, however, that this restriction shall not apply to public aircraft of the federal government or of the U.S. army, navy, air force, or marine corps or to aircraft licensed by foreign governments having a reciprocal agreement with the United States covering the operation of such licensed aircraft, or to the operation of ultralites in accordance with the adopted airport rules and regulations. B. Fixed Base Operations: All activities, operations or services provided on the airport' property for compensation shall be considered commercial and shall meet the standards as set forth in this chapter.
Only fixed base operators shall conduct a commercial activity on the airport. The following have been set forth as possible services: 1. Primary Services: a. The sales, rental and leasing of aircraft, accessories and supplies. b. Flight training, ground school (instruction) and related operations. c. Charter and/or air taxi service. d. Maintenance activities to include repair, overhaul, rebuild and modification of aircraft, engines and accessories. e. Line services to include aviation fuel and oil sales and other miscellaneous service activities. f. Provide hangar facilities and nonpublic tie down areas. 2. Specialty Services: a. Aerial photography. b. Air ambulance service. c. Radio and/or instrument repair. d. Propeller and/or avionics shop. e. Other specialty services not listed. 3. Application for Fixed Base Operator Rights: An applicant desiring a lease or license to provide a commercial service at the airport shall submit a written application to the city council with a copy to the airport commission. The council within forty-five (45) days shall arrive at some contract agreement or reject the application. a. Special Provisions: (1) The council may grant licenses for specialty services. (2) An applicant shall specify each and every activity, operation or service to Rules and Regulations - Adopted 07-20-2020 Page 18 of 32
be provided as listed in subsections 81 and 82 of this section and shall conduct only those activities, operations or services for which he qualifies and which are specified in his lease and/or license. (3) The fixed base operator shall secure minimum public liability insurance coverage from an acceptable insurance company as follows: (A) Bodily injury: In an amount to be set by the airport commission and approved by the city council. (B) Property damage: In an amount to be set by the airport commission and approved by the city council. Said insurance coverage shall name the city of Nampa as a coinsured with the fixed base operator. Such policy or policies ·shall be maintained in full force and effect during all terms of existing leases, contracts or agreements and renewals or extensions of same. A copy of the policy shall be delivered to the city clerk. Each policy shall contain a provision that the policy may not be cancelled without at least ten (10) days prior notice in writing to the city council. At all times during the term of a lease, lessee shall insure, at lessee's own cost or expense, all hangars and structures on the leased ground against any loss or damage by fire, windstorm, hail, explosion or smoke, with a responsible insurance company. b. Revocation of Lease or License: (1) The council in its discretion shall have the right to terminate any lease, license or agreement authorizing the fixed base operator to conduct any service or activity and to revoke a lease on any land or facility upon the airport for any cause or reason provided by those rules or by law and in addition thereof upon the happening of one or more of the following: (A) Filing a petition of voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy by the operator. (B) The making by the fixed base operator of any general assignment for the benefit of creditors. (C) The abandonment or discontinuance of any permitted operation at the airport by the fixed base operator or the failure to conduct any service, operation, or activity which the lessee of licensee has agreed to provide under the terms of his contract. If this condition exists for a period of thirty (30) days without prior approval of the council, it will constitute an abandonment of the land or facilities and the lease and/or license shall become null and void. (D) The failure of the fixed base operator to promptly pay to the city when due all rents, charges, fees or other payments which are payable to the city in accordance with applicable leases or licenses. (E) The failure of the fixed base operator to remedy any default or breach or violation of these rules and regulations by him or his employees within thirty (30) days after notice from the city council. (F) Violates any of these rules and regulations or fails to maintain current FAA licenses required for his operation. (G) Supplies the city with false or misleading information or misrepresents any material facts on his application or documents, or in statements to or Rules and Regulations - Adopted 07-20-2020 Page 19 of 32
before the council; or fails to make full disclosure on his financial statement or other required documents. (H) Operates or allows any employee to operate an aircraft or equipment in a dangerous or hazardous manner which may endanger the general public in any manner. c. Certificates: (1) Fixed base operators and/or employees shall be competent and shall hold all current valid certificates, permits, licenses or other authorities required by the CAB and FAA, including any required air taxi permits and public utility commission certificates, and shall not utilize any pilot in any aircraft operations who does not hold valid and current certificates from CAB and FAA, nor shall he allow an aircraft to be flown which does not have a current and valid license and permit. d. All Complaints in Writing: (1) All complaints against any fixed base operator or his employees for violation of these minimum standards shall be in writing and signed by the complainant and filed with the city clerk. · e. FAA Review: (1) All leases shall be subject to review by the FAA, but final approval shall be by the city council. C. Fixed Base Operator Categories: 1. Category A; Flight Instruction and Aircraft Rental: A fixed base operator in this category shall: a. Have available on a minimum, one instruction pilot with appropriate and current federal aviation administration pilot and medical certificates. b. Provide and at all times maintain a minimum of one aircraft owned or leased by and under the exclusive control of this fixed base operator which are properly equipped, and federal aviation administration certificated for flight instruction and rental. c. Demonstrate the continuing ability to meet requirements for certification of flight instructor personnel and aircraft by the federal aviation administration. d. Assure that personnel operating rental equipment obtained from the subject fixed base operator have appropriate and current federal aviation administration pilot and approved medical certificates. 2. Category B; Aircraft Charter and Taxi: A fixed base operator in this category shall: a. Have available a minimum of one federal aviation administration certified pilot with current commercial and instrument rating and approved medical certificate. b. Lease from the city of Nampa or provided under terms agreeable to the city for his use, a building for passenger shelter, restrooms, telephone, etc. Said building shall be subject to FAA minimum standards. c. Provide satisfactory arrangements for the checking in of passengers, handling of luggage, ticketing, and ground transportation, etc. Rules and Regulations - Adopted 07-20-2020 Page 20 of 32
d. Provide and at all times maintain a minimum of one currently certified and continuously airworthy aircraft owned or leased by and under the exclusive control of this fixed base operator, properly certified for air charter or air taxi service. 3. Category C; Aircraft Sales: Fixed base operators in this category shall: a. Have available federal aviation administration certified and currently airworthy aircraft for sale. b. Have a minimum of one fully qualified demonstrator pilot available with current and appropriate federal aviation administration pilot and approved medical certificates. 4. Category D; Aircraft, Engine, Propeller, And Accessory Maintenance: Fixed base operator in this category shall: a. Lease from the city of Nampa or provide under terms agreeable to the city council for his use sufficient hangar, shop and storage space. b. Furnish facilities and equipment for airframe and/or power plant repairs with at least one duly federal aviation administration certified A&P mechanic and such other personnel as may be necessary. c. A fixed base operator in the category may engage in the buying and selling of new and used aircraft, aircraft parts and equipment without meeting the requirements of category C. 5. Category E; Line Services: Fixed base operator in this category shall: a. Provide and maintain a minimum of two thousand (2,000) gallons tank storage capacity belowground for each grade of aviation fuel offered for sale. b. Maintain separate pumping equipment for each grade of fuel meeting all applicable safety requirements with reliable metering devices subject to independent inspection. c. Provide and maintain metered, filter equipped dispensers fixed or mobile for dispensing each grade of aviation fuel offered for sale. Mobile dispensing truck(s) shall have a total of three hundred (300) gallons capacity for each grade of fuel and shall meet fire code. d. There shall be no fueling direct from a common carrier transport truck except into below ground storage tanks: e. A fixed base operator in this category may engage in the buying and selling of new and used aircraft, aircraft parts and equipment without meeting the requirements of category C. 6. Category F; Airport Tenant: An airport tenant in this category shall: a. Be prohibited from engaging in any of the activities of fixed base operators defined by category A through E, unless specifically approved by the city council in the lease agreement between the city of Nampa and the tenant. b. Be responsible that aircraft owned by him or operated from the property leased or occupied by him are operated by personnel who hold appropriate and current federal aviation administration pilot and approved medical certificates. 7. Category G; Combination of Services: An applicant requesting to provide a combination of services, shall have requirements reviewed by the airport commission
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and the city council. Land shall be improved in accordance with applicable zoning pertaining to the airport. D. Exceptions: · 1. The council may in its discretion waive any portion of this section of these minimum standards for the benefit of a commercial airline licensed by the civil aeronautics board, any governmental agency, or a person performing a nonprofit public service, performing .air search and rescue operations or engaging in firefighting operations. 2. The airport commission may authorize an individual to perform in one of the above functions on an occasional basis and not be connected with a fixed base operation when, in the commission's discretion the service is necessary for the convenience of the public and provided the following conditions are met: a. The authorization will be for a maximum period of two (2) years. b. The authorization may be granted subject to conditions required by the airport commission. The individual must maintain liability insurance in an amount to be set by the airport commission and approved by the city council.
3: Aircraft Emergencies A. Emergency Plan: The airport manager shall implement the airport's emergency operations plan to govern all potential or actual aircraft or other emergencies at the airport. B. Responsibility of Aircraft Crash Removal: The owner involved in a crash shall be responsible for organizing and conducting crash removal from such areas as soon as conditions warrant. All costs incurred for such removal shall be borne by the owner or operator of the aircraft involved. Runways or taxiways upon which a crash has occurred shall be opened to aircraft traffic only after the removal of debris by the owner or operator of an aircraft involved and all debris resulting therefrom to the satisfaction of the airport manager or his authorized representative. Should said owner or operator fail, refuse or be unable to remove such aircraft within a reasonable time as determined by the airport manager from the circumstances and condition of hazard created by reason of the presence of such aircraft at such place, the airport manager shall, without liability to the owner or operator of such aircraft, cause the same to be removed and stored off the active airfield and the cost of such removal shall be paid by the owner or operator. C. Airport Manager Designated to be Emergency Director: The airport manager is designated the emergency director and will take such actions as necessary to protect life and property in emergency situations. He will be the representative of the city and may be assisted by the Nampa police and fire departments. D. Protection of Crashed Aircraft: The airport manager will assume responsibility for protecting crashed aircraft until federal and state investigators arrive. E. Right of Access to Airport Proper: 1. The airport manager shall have the responsibility of providing .and designating access gates in the perimeter fencing of the airport for use by crash, fire and rescue equipment. The airport manager reserves the right to deny access to the
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airport to any person or persons not directly connected with crash, fire and rescue operations, including press, television and radio news reports. 2. Pedestrian traffic beyond any portion of the perimeter fencing of the airport to the scene of an accident within the airport is strictly prohibited. F. Security at Scene of Crash: When, by virtue of the kind, type and mission of the aircraft, it becomes necessary to provide security at the scene of the crash, the owner or operator of the aircraft or his duly authorized agent shall be responsible for obtaining, providing and maintaining his own security, or the airport manager, if necessary, can secure the scene without authorization of owner and charge all costs to owner.
4: Aircraft Tie Down and Hangar Regulations; Fees That a fee for the use of aircraft tie downs and hangars is hereby established. Rules, regulations and fee amounts relative to the use of aircraft tie downs and hangars shall be promulgated by the airport commission and approved by the city council.
5: Airport Manager
The position of airport manager is hereby created. The airport manager or his designated representative is responsible for overseeing the operation arid maintenance of the airport. The manager or his designated representative shall serve as the secretary to the airport commission and shall provide liaison between the airport users and the airport commission and between the airport commission and the city council.
6: Aviation Club A. A multiperson ownership, three (3) or more persons owning one or more aircraft, either in partnership or co-ownership, or as a corporation whose principal base is at the airport and sole purpose of which is for the enjoyment of or for the business of transportation of the owners, shall be deemed an aviation club. B. A permit shall be required from the city of Nampa for an aviation club. C. Each club must be a nonprofit corporation or partnership. Each member must be a bona fide owner of the aircraft or a stockholder in the corporation. The club may not derive greater revenue from the use of its aircraft than the amount necessary for the actual use or operation, maintenance, and replacement of its aircraft. The club will file and keep current with the city council and airport commission a complete list of the club's membership and investment share held by each member. In addition, the club shall maintain a set of books showing all club income and expenses. Said books shall be available for inspection by airport management to determine compliance with this provision. D. All clubs shall submit to the city council and airport commission a list of its officers and members and their addresses each year before January 15. E. The club's aircraft will not be used by other than bonafide members for rental and by no one for commercial operations. Student checkout and/or instruction can be given in a club aircraft to club members by either a fixed base operator in the airport who provides flight training or by an instructor who is a bona fide club member. Instruction can be
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given in club aircraft to club members, provided such instruction is given by lessee based on the airport or by a club instructor who shall not receive remuneration in any manner for such. F. In the event that the club fails to comply with these conditions, the city council and/or airport commission will notify the club in writing of such violations. The city council and/or airport commission may take any action deemed advisable by the city. G. Each aircraft owned by the-flying club must have aircraft liability insurance coverage for the following amounts: Aircraft Liability • Bodily injury in an amount to be set by the airport commission and approved by the city council. • Property damage in an amount to be set by the airport commission and approved by the city council. G. A flying club may not use the facilities of a fixed base operator, for club activities, or instruction except by expressed written permission of said fixed base operator. EXHIBITS Exhibits attached to these Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards are hereby incorporated into and made a part of these Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards.
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Exhibit A – Object Free Area Map
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Exhibit B – Special Event Permit
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Exhibit C – Fixed Wing Pattern
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Exhibit D – Ultralight Vehicle Pattern – To be updated
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Exhibit E – Wait List Application
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