As used in sections 360.81 to 360.91, unless the context otherwise requires:

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 360.82

  • 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
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of transportation of the state of Minnesota. See Minnesota Statutes 360.013

(a) “Airport reference point” is a point selected and marked at the approximate geometric center of the airport landing area.

(b) “Permit” means a permit issued by the commissioner of transportation under the provisions of sections 360.81 to 360.91.

(c) “Public airport” means any area of land which is either licensed as a public use airport by the commissioner of transportation or is operated by a metropolitan airports commission as a public use airport.