Regulations Concerning Airport Use
General
The conditions under which aircraft may land, be parked, housed or otherwise dealt with at U.S. aerodromes is under the control of the aerodrome owner/operator. Conditions and fees
pertaining to landing, parking or storing are variable from aerodrome to aerodrome.
Landings Made Elsewhere Than at International Aerodromes
a. Permission to land at airports other than "international" and "landing rights" airports may be obtained in some limited cases; however, advance arrangements (preferably in
writing) must be made with the Customs office nearest the airport of intended arrival). Advance notice of arrival is required as usual. Pilots should be aware that mileage and per diem costs may be
accrued in addition to any overtime charges if applicable.
b. If an emergency landing is made elsewhere than at an international aerodrome or a designated alternate aerodrome, the pilot in command shall report the landing as promptly as
possible by telephone or most convenient means to the nearest Customs office. He should keep all merchandise or baggage in a segregated place and should not permit any passenger or crew member to
depart the place of arrival or mingle with the public without official permission, unless it is necessary for preservation of life, health, or property.
Traffic of Persons and Vehicles on Aerodromes
a. The grounds of each aerodrome are divided into two zones:
1. A public zone comprising the part or the aerodrome open to the public.
2. A restricted zone comprising the rest of the aerodrome.
b. Movement of persons
1. Access to the restricted zone is authorized only under conditions prescribed by the rules governing the aerodrome as established by the officials responsible for aerodrome
security.
2. The customs, security, immigration, and health inspection offices and areas and the premises assigned to transit traffic are normally accessible only to passengers, to staff
members of the responsible authorities or airlines, and to authorized persons in pursuit of their duty.
3. The movement of persons having access to the restricted zone of the aerodrome is subject to the conditions prescribed by applicable air traffic and by the security regulations
laid down by the person responsible for the management of the aerodrome.
c. Movement of vehicles
1. The movement of vehicles in the restricted zone is strictly limited to vehicles driven or used by persons having official permission.
2. Drivers of vehicles, of whatever type, driving within the confines of the aerodrome, must respect the direction of traffic, the traffic signs, and the posted speed limits and
generally comply with the provisions of the highway code and with instructions given by the competent authorities.
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