§ 47501. Definitions

In this subchapter—

• (1) “airport” means a public-use airport as defined in section 47102 of this title .
• (2) “airport operator” means—
  • (A) for an airport serving air carriers that have certificates from the Secretary of Transportation, any person holding an airport operating certificate issued under section 44706 of this title ; and
  • (B) for any other airport, the person operating the airport.