Subdivision 1.Scope.

For the purposes of sections 360.061 to 360.074 the terms in this section have the meanings given.

Subd. 2.Airport.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 360.061

  • Airport: means any area of land or water, except a restricted landing area, which is designed for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, surfacing, or repair of aircraft, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo, and all appurtenant areas used or suitable for airport buildings or other airport facilities, and all appurtenant rights-of-way, whether heretofore or hereafter established. See Minnesota Statutes 360.013
  • Restricted landing area: means any area of land, water, or both, which is used or is made available for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, the use of which shall, except in case of emergency, be only as provided from time to time by the commissioner. See Minnesota Statutes 360.013
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

The term “airport” includes a restricted landing area.

Subd. 3.Municipality.

“Municipality” does not include a county unless the county owns or controls an airport, in which case such county may exercise all the powers granted by said sections to other municipalities. It specifically includes a town, an airport authority, the Metropolitan Airports Commission established and operated pursuant to chapter 473, and the state of Minnesota.

Subd. 4.County.

“County” includes “counties.”