§ 305.120

Title XIX MOTOR VEHICLES, WATERCRAFT AND AVIATION Chapter 305 • Effective - 28 Aug 2002 305.120. Definitions. — As used in sections 305.120 to 305.270, the following terms mean: (1) 'Aeronautics' includes the art and science of flight; aviation; the construction, operation, navigation of aircraft and all component parts thereof; air navigation aids, such as markings, lighting, electric and electronic devices that transmit or receive visual, audible or electronic signals, sounds or displays; navigation and piloting; and also includes airports and the planning, design, construction, repair, improvement, or maintenance thereto or any part thereof; and the dissemination of information and instruction pertaining to all of the foregoing; (2) 'Aircraft', any device now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight through the air; (3) 'Airman', a person, including the person in command of an aircraft or a pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, who engages in the navigation of an aircraft while under way; (4) 'Airman certificate', a certificate issued to an airman pursuant to 49 U.S.C.

n aircraft or a pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, who engages in the navigation of an aircraft while under way; (4) 'Airman certificate', a certificate issued to an airman pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44702; (5) 'Airport', an area on land or water that is used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft including buildings, equipment, facilities, rights-of-way, property and appurtenant areas; (6) 'Airport authority', an entity established in accordance with state law which may plan for, acquire, construct, operate, and maintain an airport or airports as a political subdivision within this state; (7) 'Pilot', any person licensed to operate aircraft; (8) 'Political subdivision', any county, city, town, village or other political entity having the authority to tax and to exercise the power of eminent domain; (9) 'Runway', a defined rectangular area on a land airport prepared specifically for the landing and takeoff of aircraft. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 15117, A.L. 1991 S.B. 6, A.L. 2002 S.B. 701) Prior revision: 1929 § 13916