§ 16.44.010. Definitions.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this Section govern the construction of this Chapter:

A.

"Aircraft" means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air.

B.

"Air carrier" means any individual, partnership, corporation or association undertaking, directly or indirectly, to engage in the carriage in air commerce of goods or passengers for compensation or hire, or in the operation of aircraft in the conduct or furtherance of a business wherein the principal purpose of the aircraft operation is the air transportation of passengers or property.

C.

"Airport" means the property described in Section 16.44.020 as set aside for Airport purposes, as the same may from time to time be altered or changed, which property shall be called the Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field), and wherever in this Code the words "Airport," "field," "Long Beach Municipal Airport," "Municipal Airport," or "Daugherty Field" appear they mean the Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field).

D.

"Director" means the Director of Aeronautics, Airport Manager.

E.

"Itinerant aircraft" means any aircraft not permanently based at the Airport.

F.

"Landing" means the arrival of aircraft at the Airport for the purpose of loading or discharging passengers, goods or property.

G.

"Standard gross weight" means the weight specified for a particular aircraft in the license therefor granted by the Federal Aviation Agency, or such other governmental authority having jurisdiction in the premises.

(Prior code § 7420)