63-59. Designation of legacy airports.
The Department of Transportation shall name as a legacy airport any airport located in North Carolina that meets the following requirements: the airport (i) is owned and operated by a county or airport authority, (ii) was established as an airport or military facility before 1945, (iii) contains a terminal building or runway that was built before 1945, (iv) has an actively used runway that is at least 6,500 feet long, and (v) has contributed significantly to the development of aviation in this State. (2020-62, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 6 - Public Airports and Related Facilities.
§ 63-48 - Transferred to § 63-1 by Session Laws 1971, c936, s2.
§ 63-49 - Municipalities may acquire airports.
§ 63-50 - Airports a public purpose.
§ 63-51 - Prior acquisition of airport property validated.
§ 63-53 - Specific powers of municipalities operating airports.
§ 63-55 - Airports on public waters and reclaimed land.
§ 63-56 - Joint operation of airports.
§ 63-57 - Powers specifically granted to counties.