In a manner authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder must provide and maintain the following on its airport: (a) A wind cone that visually provides surface wind direction information to pilots. (a) Furnish upon request by the Administrator all records required to be maintained under this part. (5) Obstruction marking and lighting, as appropriate, on each object within its authority that has been determined by the FAA to be an obstruction. (iii) Instrument landing system (ILS) critical area signs. (c) Prevent, insofar as it is within the airport's authority, interruption of visual and electronic signals of NAVAIDS. 139.201 General requirements. Part 139 Final Rule SUBPART A GENERAL. Choosing an item from Pressing enter in the search box CFR prev | next 139.325 Airport emergency plan. Associated learning components 2. (2) Bomb incidents, including designation of parking areas for the aircraft involved; (4) Fires at fuel farms or fuel storage areas; (6) Hazardous materials/dangerous goods incidents; (7) Sabotage, hijack incidents, and other unlawful interference with operations; (8) Failure of power for movement area lighting; and. Part 139 - Certification of Airports; Part 141 - Flight Schools; Part 142 - Training Centers; Part 145 - Repair Stations; . 139.329 Pedestrians and ground vehicles. 44706(c), the Administrator may exempt an applicant or a certificate holder that enplanes annually less than one-quarter of 1 percent of the total number of passengers enplaned at all air carrier airports from all, or part, of the aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment requirements of this part on the grounds that compliance with those requirements is, or would be, unreasonably costly, burdensome, or impractical. Shared-use airport means a U.S. This written confirmation must be maintained for 12 consecutive calendar months. (1) A description and date of training completed after June 9, 2004 by each individual in compliance with this section. (b) FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for identifying and marking construction areas that are acceptable to the Administrator. (m) Implementation. Unscheduled operation means any common carriage passenger-carrying (a) In a manner authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder must -, (1) Mark and, if appropriate, light in a manner authorized by the Administrator -. (4) Index D includes aircraft at least 159 feet but less than 200 feet in length. 44706 and the requirements of this part. (3) All rescue and firefighting personnel must participate in at least one live-fire drill prior to initial performance of rescue and firefighting duties and every 12 consecutive calendar months thereafter. For each runway available for air carrier use, a supplemental wind cone must be installed at the end of the runway or at least at one point visible to the pilot while on final approach and prior to takeoff. (2) Class II, III, and IV airports - 12 months after June 9, 2004. (a) Prevent the construction of facilities on its airport that, as determined by the Administrator, would derogate the operation of an electronic or visual NAVAID and air traffic control facilities on the airport; (b) Protect - or if the owner is other than the certificate holder, assist in protecting - all NAVAIDS on its airport against vandalism and theft; and. A Class II airport cannot serve scheduled large air carrier aircraft. 106 (g), 40113, 44701 - 44706, 44709, 44719 . (c) Train all persons who access movement areas and safety areas and perform duties in compliance with the requirements of the Airport Certification Manual and the requirements of this part. (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (d) of this section, if the Regional Airports Division Manager finds there is an emergency requiring immediate action with respect to safety in air transportation, the Regional Airports Division Manager may issue an amendment, effective without stay on the date the certificate holder receives notice of it. Handling and storing of hazardous substances and materials. Procedures for maintaining the unpaved areas, as required under, 12. 139.1 Applicability. or existing codification. Contents of Airport Certification Manual. The plan must -. (h) FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for the handling and storage of hazardous substances and materials that are acceptable to the Administrator. (iii) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) notification procedures. Movement area means the runways, taxiways, and other areas of an airport that are used for taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and aircraft parking areas. (vi) Application of the types of extinguishing agents required for compliance with this part. The curriculum for initial and recurrent training must include at least the following areas: (1) Airport familiarization, including airport marking, lighting, and signs system. Title 14 was last amended 2/02/2023. (i) One vehicle carrying the extinguishing agents as specified in paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section; and. In 2000, Congress mandated that FAA issue a rule relating to certification of airports serving scheduled passenger air carrier operations conducted in aircraft with 10 to 30 seats (except in the State of Alaska ). See the 'Cross Reference' blocks in the text of this content for more information. You can learn more about the process (b) Maintain records required under this part as follows: (1) Personnel training. 14 CFR Part 139 [Docket No. (a) In a manner authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder must maintain, and promptly repair the pavement of, each runway, taxiway, loading ramp, and parking area on the airport that is available for air carrier use as follows: (1) The pavement edges must not exceed 3 inches difference in elevation between abutting pavement sections and between pavement and abutting areas. Title 14 was last amended 2/10/2023. Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Equipment and agents. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subchapter G. AIR CARRIERS AND OPERATORS FOR COMPENSATION OR HIRE: CERTIFICATION AND OPERATIONS Part 139. Average daily departures means the average number of scheduled departures per day of air carrier aircraft computed on the basis of the busiest 3 consecutive calendar months of the immediately preceding 12 consecutive calendar months. (4) Snow piled or drifted on or near movement areas contrary to 139.313. (b) In complying with paragraph (a) of this section, use the NOTAM system, as appropriate, and other systems and procedures authorized by the Administrator. (3) Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, the signs required by paragraphs (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) of this section must be internally illuminated at each Class III airport. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR. A description of the facilities, equipment, personnel, and procedures for meeting the aircraft rescue and firefighting requirements, in accordance with, 17. 2. Title 14 was last amended 2/23/2023. We recommend you directly contact the agency responsible for the content in question. (h) Each holder of a Class I Airport Operating Certificate must hold a full-scale airport emergency plan exercise at least once every 36 consecutive calendar months. "Our next FAA inspection is coming up, so I am confident that if there are any problems, we will be able to work them out before the audit," says Smith. Each current exemption issued to the airport from the requirements of this part, 3. The certification process and requirements go into much greater detail and can be found on the FAA's website. (b) Each certificate holder must maintain its safety areas as follows: (1) Each safety area must be cleared and graded and have no potentially hazardous ruts, humps, depressions, or other surface variations. (2) Federal Docket Management System, as specified under 14 CFR part 11. There are Federal Register documents that will modify this content. Scheduled operation means any common carriage passenger-carrying operation for compensation or hire conducted by an air carrier for which the air carrier or its representatives offers in advance the departure location, departure time, and arrival location. (1) Each certificate holder must provide and maintain sign systems for air carrier operations on the airport that are authorized by the Administrator and consist of at least the following: (i) Signs identifying taxiing routes on the movement area. (2) On the Regional Airports Division Manager's own . 14 CFR 139.325 - Airport emergency plan. Federal Aviation Administration. One vehicle carrying at least -, (1) 500 pounds of sodium-based dry chemical, halon 1211, or clean agent; or. Each applicant for, or holder of, an Airport Operating Certificate must allow the Administrator to make any inspections, including unannounced inspections, or tests to determine compliance with 49 U.S.C. (3) The independent organization or designee prepares records required under this part in sufficient detail to assure the certificate holder and the Administrator of adequate compliance with the Airport Certification Manual and the requirements of this part. (2) 450 pounds of potassium-based dry chemical and water with a commensurate quantity of AFFF to total 100 gallons for simultaneous dry chemical and AFFF application. The amendment becomes effective not less than 30 days after the certificate holder receives notice of it, except that, prior to the effective date, the certificate holder may petition the Associate Administrator for Airports to reconsider the amendment, in which case its effective date is stayed pending a decision by the Associate Administrator for Airports. Twenty-four consecutive calendar months for aircraft rescue and firefighting and emergency medical service personnel training records, as required under 139.319. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each certificate holder must provide on the airport, during air carrier operations at the airport, at least the rescue and firefighting capability specified for the Index required by 139.317 in a manner authorized by the Administrator. Such procedures must ensure personnel are trained, as specified under 139.303, and receive initial and recurrent instruction every 12 consecutive calendar months in at least the following areas: (i) Airport familiarization, including airport signs, marking and lighting. (4) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, mud, dirt, sand, loose aggregate, debris, foreign objects, rubber deposits, and other contaminants must be removed promptly and as completely as practicable. (g) Implementation. 139.1, Applicability Expands Part 139 applicability to non-certificated airports that serve scheduled small air carrier aircraft with 10-30 passenger seats Excludes heliports and airports operated by the U.S. Government Clarifies that Part 139 is not applicable to Alaskan airports during . (i) One vehicle carrying the extinguishing agents as specified in paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section; and. (a) Rescue and firefighting capability. A Class III airport cannot serve scheduled or unscheduled large air carrier aircraft. 49 U.S.C. (v) Discrepancy reporting procedures; and. (1) Coordinate the plan with law enforcement agencies, rescue and firefighting agencies, medical personnel and organizations, the principal tenants at the airport, and all other persons who have responsibilities under the plan; (2) To the extent practicable, provide for participation by all facilities, agencies, and personnel specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this section in the development of the plan; (3) Ensure that all airport personnel having duties and responsibilities under the plan are familiar with their assignments and are properly trained; and. (a) As determined by the Administrator, each certificate holder whose airport is located where snow and icing conditions occur must prepare, maintain, and carry out a snow and ice control plan in a manner authorized by the Administrator. (e) A holder of a Class III Airport Operating Certificate may comply with this section by providing a level of safety comparable to Index A that is approved by the Administrator. (1) Has been approved by the Administrator; (2) Contains only those items authorized by the Administrator; (3) Is in printed form and signed by the certificate holder acknowledging the certificate holder's responsibility to operate the airport in compliance with the Airport Certification Manual approved by the Administrator; and. (a) The applicant provides written documentation that air carrier service will begin on a date certain. Any limitations imposed by the Administrator, 4. When requested by the Regional Airports Division Manager, the certificate holder must provide this notification in writing. (d) FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for the development of Airport Certification Manuals that are acceptable to the Administrator. (3) Snow, ice, slush, or water on the movement area or loading ramps and parking areas. As used in this paragraph, substantial damage means damage or structural failure incurred by an aircraft that adversely affects the structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics of the aircraft and that would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component; (3) An air carrier aircraft experiences an engine ingestion of wildlife; or. However, if the average daily departures are expected to increase, then average daily departures may be determined by planned rather than current activity, in a manner authorized by the Administrator. (iv) Procedures for pedestrians and ground vehicles in movement areas and safety areas. No. This web site is designed for the current versions of Each certificate holder must ensure that roads designated for use as emergency access roads for aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles are maintained in a condition that will support those vehicles during all-weather conditions. (3) Type of rescue and firefighting equipment to be provided. (g) Vehicle readiness. (ii) One vehicle carrying an amount of water and the commensurate quantity of AFFF so the total quantity of water for foam production carried by both vehicles is at least 1,500 gallons. developer resources. (3) Furnish the applicable portions of the approved Airport Certification Manual to airport personnel responsible for its implementation. If you work for a Federal agency, use this drafting (d) FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for the conduct of airport self-inspections that are acceptable to the Administrator. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 21, 2013. switch to drafting.ecfr.gov. Air carrier operation means the takeoff or landing of an air carrier aircraft and includes the period of time from 15 minutes before until 15 minutes after the takeoff or landing. (4) Identification of resources that the certificate holder will provide to implement the plan. (b) Each holder of an Airport Operating Certificate must -. Falsification, reproduction, or alteration of applications, certificates, reports, or records. PART 139CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS Subpart AGeneral Sec. (g) Agent discharge capacity. (b) Each certificate holder must provide the following: (1) Equipment for use in conducting safety inspections of the airport; (2) Procedures, facilities, and equipment for reliable and rapid dissemination of information between the certificate holder's personnel and air carriers; and. (2) Information, views, or arguments provided under paragraph (b)(1) of this section shall include the following information pertaining to the airport for which the Airport Operating Certificate is held: (i) An itemized cost to comply with the requirement from which the exemption is sought; (iii) The current annual financial report, such as a single audit report or FAA Form 5100-127, Operating and Financial Summary; (iv) Annual passenger enplanement data for the previous 12 calendar months; (v) The type and frequency of air carrier operations served; (vii) Anticipated changes to air carrier service; (c) Each petition filed under this section must be submitted in duplicate to the -, (1) Regional Airports Division Manager and. If the required Index level of capability is not restored within 48 hours, the airport operator, unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, must limit air carrier operations on the airport to those compatible with the Index corresponding to the remaining operative rescue and firefighting equipment. 41104(b). (f) The plan required by this section must contain provisions, to the extent practicable, for the rescue of aircraft accident victims from significant bodies of water or marsh lands adjacent to the airport that are crossed by the approach and departure flight paths of air carriers. Air Carrier - a person who undertakes directly by lease, or other arrangement, to engage in air transportation. (a) Provide for the collection and dissemination of airport condition information to air carriers. Each air carrier that provides - in an aircraft designed for more than 9 passenger seats - regularly scheduled charter air transportation for which the public is provided in advance a schedule containing the departure location, departure time, and arrival location of the flight must operate to and from an airport certificated under part 139 of this chapter in accordance with 49 U.S.C. (2) Unscheduled passenger-carrying operations of an air carrier operating aircraft configured for at least 31 passenger seats, as determined by the regulations under which the operation is conducted or the aircraft type certificate issued by a competent civil aviation authority. (a) Limit access to movement areas and safety areas only to those pedestrians and ground vehicles necessary for airport operations; (b) Establish and implement procedures for the safe and orderly access to and operation in movement areas and safety areas by pedestrians and ground vehicles, including provisions identifying the consequences of noncompliance with the procedures by all persons; (c) When an air traffic control tower is in operation, ensure that each pedestrian and ground vehicle in movement areas or safety areas is controlled by one of the following: (1) Two-way radio communications between each pedestrian or vehicle and the tower; (2) An escort with two-way radio communications with the tower accompanying any pedestrian or vehicle without a radio; or. During air carrier operations with only aircraft shorter than the Index aircraft group required by paragraph (a) of this section, the certificate holder may reduce the rescue and firefighting to a lower level corresponding to the Index group of the longest air carrier aircraft being operated. You can FAA-2000-7479, 69 FR 6424, Feb. 10, 2004, unless otherwise noted. (3) Airport fueling agent inspection. (d) The plan required by this section must provide for -. 139.205 Amendment of Airport Certification Manual. Training must be at a minimum 40 hours in length and cover the following topics: (v) Injuries to the skull, spine, chest, and extremities. (3) Taxiway edge markings, as appropriate. (6) Training of fueling personnel in fire safety in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section. (6) The pavement must be sufficiently drained and free of depressions to prevent ponding that obscures markings or impairs safe aircraft operations. Two of the basic requirements to qualify for 14 CFR Part 139 certification is improved Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting services and updated fuel facilities. Twenty-four consecutive calendar months for personnel training records, as required under 139.303 and 139.327. (4) Fueling personnel training. FAA-2000-7479, 69 FR 6424, Feb. 10, 2004; Amdt. Experienced Airport Operations Specialist.Ensures compliance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR Part 139) by conducting inspections of runways, taxiways, ramps and other. Twelve consecutive calendar months for records of airport condition information dissemination, as required under 139.339. citations and headings Heliport means an airport, or an area of an airport, used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters. [Doc. Such an individual must be trained prior to initial performance of duties, or enrolled in an authorized aviation fuel training course that will be completed within 90 days of initiating duties, and receive recurrent instruction at least every 24 consecutive calendar months. Regulation Y View the most recent official publication: These links go to the official, published CFR, which is updated annually. Procedures for avoidance of interruption or failure during construction work of utilities serving facilities or NAVAIDS that support air carrier operations, 8. : FAA-2010-0247; Amdt. user convenience only and is not intended to alter agency intent These requirements are contained in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulation Part 139 (14 CFR part 139), Certification and Operations: Land Airports Serving Certain Air Carriers, as amended. Code Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 139 (14 CFR Part 139) program training. Airport certification manual b. Equip personnel with sufficient resources needed to comply with the requirements of Title 14 CFR part 139. (b) Fencing that meets the requirements of applicable FAA and Transportation Security Administration security regulations in areas subject to these regulations is acceptable for meeting the requirements of paragraph (a)(l) of this section. (3) The reductions may not be implemented unless notification to air carriers is provided in the Airport/Facility Directory or Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), as appropriate, and by direct notification of local air carriers. Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, whenever the requirements of subpart D of this part cannot be met to the extent that uncorrected unsafe conditions exist on the airport, the certificate holder must limit air carrier operations to those portions of the airport not rendered unsafe by those conditions. Airport Operating Certificate means a certificate, issued under this part, for operation of a Class I, II, III, or IV airport. (1) One vehicle carrying the extinguishing agents as specified in paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section; and. CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS. (d) Each certificate holder must inspect the physical facilities of each airport tenant fueling agent at least once every 3 consecutive months for compliance with paragraph (b) of this section and maintain a record of that inspection for at least 12 consecutive calendar months. 139.319 Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Operational requirements. (b) The snow and ice control plan required by this section must include, at a minimum, instructions and procedures for -. I (1-1-03 Edition) (c) Furnish the applicable portions of the approved airport certification spec-ifications to the airport personnel re-sponsible for their implementation; (d) Make the copy required by para-graph (b) of this section available for inspection by the Administrator upon request; and (1) One vehicle carrying at least 500 pounds of sodium-based dry chemical, halon 1211, or clean agent and 1,500 gallons of water and the commensurate quantity of AFFF for foam production. A record for each individual must be maintained for 24 consecutive months after the termination of an individual's access to movement areas and safety areas. (b) The applicant meets the provisions of 139.103. 139.341 Identifying, marking, and lighting construction and other unserviceable areas. (g) Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder must require each tenant fueling agent to take immediate corrective action whenever the certificate holder becomes aware of noncompliance with a standard required by paragraph (b) of this section. Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space Chapter I - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) Subchapter G - AIR CARRIERS AND OPERATORS FOR COMPENSATION OR HIRE: CERTIFICATION AND OPERATIONS Part 139 - CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS Date January 1, 2011 Authority 49 U.S.C. 139.217 14 CFR Ch. Such records must include, at a minimum, a description and date of training received. (g) FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for wildlife hazard management at airports that are acceptable to the Administrator. Procedures for controlling pedestrians and ground vehicles in movement areas and safety areas, as required under, 23. 139-26, 69 FR 31522, June 4, 2004]. (4) A description of wildlife hazards to air carrier operations. Any reduction in the rescue and firefighting capability from the Index required by paragraph (a) of this section, in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section, must be subject to the following conditions: (1) Procedures for, and the persons having the authority to implement, the reductions must be included in the Airport Certification Manual. Class II airport means an airport certificated to serve scheduled operations of small air carrier aircraft and the unscheduled passenger operations of large air carrier aircraft. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, if an increase in the average daily departures or the length of air carrier aircraft results in an increase in the Index required by paragraph (a) of this section, the certificate holder must comply with the increased requirements. (4) At least one individual, who has been trained and is current in basic emergency medical services, is available during air carrier operations. (e) When the Administrator determines that a wildlife hazard management plan is needed, the certificate holder must formulate and implement a plan using the wildlife hazard assessment as a basis. (4) Coordination of airport and control tower functions relating to emergency actions, as appropriate. (a) In a manner authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder must develop and maintain an airport emergency plan designed to minimize the possibility and extent of personal injury and property damage on the airport in an emergency. (a) This part prescribes rules governing the certification and operation of airports in any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States serving any -, (1) Scheduled passenger-carrying operations of an air carrier operating aircraft configured for more than 9 passenger seats, as determined by the regulations under which the operation is conducted or the aircraft type certificate issued by a competent civil aviation authority; and.

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