In addition to the powers which counties have with respect to airports pursuant to the other provisions of this code, each county, by and through its county court, shall have the following powers: (1) To issue revenue bonds for the purpose of defraying the cost or any part thereof, of acquiring, by construction and purchase, or by either, an airport, or an addition, extension or improvement thereto, and to secure the payment of such bonds, all as hereinafter provided; and (2) to issue and deliver revenue bonds in exchange for an airport or a private facility for the taking off and landing of airplanes with appurtenant facilities and conveniences.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 13-2D-4

  • airport: shall mean all real and personal property necessary for the acquisition, construction, equipment, improvement, maintenance or operation of a public facility for the taking off and landing of airplanes, and all appurtenances and facilities usual and convenient in connection with such facility for the convenience and accommodation of the inhabitants of the county and the public generally, and shall include airports for the use of aircraft as described elsewhere in this code. See West Virginia Code 13-2D-3
  • county court: shall mean a governing body created pursuant to section 22 of article VIII of the Constitution of this state and any other governing body established in lieu thereof pursuant to section 29, article VIII of the Constitution of this state. See West Virginia Code 13-2D-3