Airport Categorization
Airport Categorization refers to the different classifications of airports as defined by the Civil Aviation Authorities. The law defines airports by categories of airport activities, including commercial service, primary, cargo service, reliever, and general aviation airports.
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The definition for airports refers to any area of land or water used or intended for landing or takeoff of aircraft. This includes, within the five categories of airports listed below, special types of facilities including seaplane bases, heliports, and facilities to accommodate tilt rotor aircraft. An airport includes an area used or intended for airport buildings, facilities, as well as rights of way together with the buildings and facilities.
- Commercial Service Airports—publicly owned airports that have at least 2,500 passenger boardings each calendar year and receive scheduled passenger service.
- Cargo Service Airports—airports that, in addition to any other air transportation services that may be available, are served by aircraft providing air transportation of only cargo with a total annual landed weight of more than 100 million pounds.
- Reliever Airports—airports designated by the FAA to relieve congestion at Commercial Service Airports and to provide improved general aviation access to the overall community.
- General Aviation Airports — the remaining airports are commonly described as General Aviation Airports.