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Fair Access and Transparent Fees for General Aviation Airport Parking.

This law aims to make temporary parking easier for small aircraft at public airports that received federal funding. It mandates that these airports must provide parking spots without forcing pilots to purchase fuel or other services from airport operators. It ensures that any parking fees charged must be fair, reasonable, transparent, and free of hidden costs.
Key points
Federally supported public airports must offer temporary parking for small aircraft, even if the pilot does not buy fuel or services.
Any fees for this temporary parking must be reasonable, transparent, and publicly listed, excluding hidden charges.
Airports cannot charge pilots or passengers extra fees for walking from their parked aircraft to the airport perimeter exit.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1847
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
Process start date: 2023-06-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

General Aviation Airport Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1847.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federally supported public airports must offer temporary parking for small aircraft, even if the pilot does not buy fuel or services.
  • Any fees for this temporary parking must be reasonable, transparent, and publicly listed, excluding hidden charges.
  • Airports cannot charge pilots or passengers extra fees for walking from their parked aircraft to the airport perimeter exit.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Transport