A-87-115
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE AVIATION OFFICIALS, THE AIRPORT OPERATORS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL, AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES: EMPHASIZE TO AIRPORT OWNERS AND MANAGERS THAT THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT BELONGS TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND THAT ALL AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT ACTIONS MUST BE COORDINATED WITH, AND HAVE APPROVAL OF, THE FAA.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The National Association of State Aviation Officials, the Airport Operators Council International, and the American Association of Airport Executives are asked to remind airport owners and managers that the Federal Aviation Administration holds the statutory authority for airspace management, and that all airport noise abatement actions require coordination with and approval from the FAA.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Feb 23, 2004 |
| NTSB number | DCA87MA023AB |
| Addressees | National Association of State Aviation Officials |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).