Rules and Regulations for Certain Open-to-the-Public Airports
Georgia Does Not Require State Registration for Pilots or Aircraft Owners.
Airport Inspections and Licensing
Aviation Programs is required by O.C.G.A § 32-9-8 to inspect and license open-to-the-public general aviation airports, including privately-owned airports if they were established as public use by the FAA. Aviation Planning staff conduct biennial airport inspections to meet these obligations, as well as contractual agreements with the FAA under the Airport Safety Data Program. Airport sponsors are required to meet the minimum geometric and facility requirements and maintain their airports to minimum licensing standards or establish and work toward a comprehensive plan to address any deficiencies found during the airport inspection.
Georgia Airport Licenses are valid for two years.
Commercial service airports with a FAR Part 139 operating certificate are not required to be inspected or licensed by the Department.
Solid Waste Landfills Near Certain Public Airports
Pursuant to Title V, Section 503 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, also known as AIR-21, no person shall construct or establish a municipal solid waste landfill within six miles of a public airport as defined in AIR-21 unless the Georgia Department of Transportation, as the state aviation agency, requests and receives an approved waiver of exemption for the landfill from the FAA.
An administrative rule was established in January 2005 outlining for landfill proponents the necessary steps and information required for the Department to process a waiver request. Please contact the Aviation Programs office for additional information regarding these requirements.