305.120. Definitions.
Definitions.
305.120. As used in sections 305.120 to 305.270, the following termsmean:
(1) "Aeronautics" includes the art and science of flight; aviation;the construction, operation, navigation of aircraft and all component partsthereof; air navigation aids, such as markings, lighting, electric andelectronic devices that transmit or receive visual, audible or electronicsignals, sounds or displays; navigation and piloting; and also includesairports and the planning, design, construction, repair, improvement, ormaintenance thereto or any part thereof; and the dissemination ofinformation and instruction pertaining to all of the foregoing;
(2) "Aircraft", any device now known or hereafter invented, used ordesigned for navigation of or flight through the air;
(3) "Airman", a person, including the person in command of anaircraft or a pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, who engages in thenavigation of an aircraft while under way;
(4) "Airman certificate", a certificate issued to an airman pursuantto 49 U.S.C. 44702;
(5) "Airport", an area on land or water that is used or intended tobe 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 withstate law which may plan for, acquire, construct, operate, and maintain anairport 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 otherpolitical entity having the authority to tax and to exercise the power ofeminent domain;
(9) "Runway", a defined rectangular area on a land airport preparedspecifically 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