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20 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 20
FAA offices are outlying units or extensions of regional airport divisions. They advise and assist
airport sponsors with funding requests to improve and develop public airports. They also provide
advisory services to the owners and operators of both public and private airports in the
operation and maintenance of airports.
Airport sponsor
Air Commerce Act (1926-1938)
Airport District Office (ADO)
Contract air mail act of 1925 (kelly act)
, Term 2 of 20
Public-Use Airport
Either a public airport or a privately owned airport opened for public use.
*First Air Mail- May 15, 1918. NY to Washington D.C. Conducted by the War Department and
the Post Office.
*Air Mail showed value of airports/aviation to communities; it created a "link" to the rest of
the country.
*145 city-owned airports by 1920
An Airport open for public use and that is publicly owned and controlled by a public
agency.
Total U.S. Airports: 19,306
Open to Public: 5,314
Public Owned: 4,160
Private Owned: 1,154
Closed to Public: 13,992
20 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 20
FAA offices are outlying units or extensions of regional airport divisions. They advise and assist
airport sponsors with funding requests to improve and develop public airports. They also provide
advisory services to the owners and operators of both public and private airports in the
operation and maintenance of airports.
Airport sponsor
Air Commerce Act (1926-1938)
Airport District Office (ADO)
Contract air mail act of 1925 (kelly act)
, Term 2 of 20
Public-Use Airport
Either a public airport or a privately owned airport opened for public use.
*First Air Mail- May 15, 1918. NY to Washington D.C. Conducted by the War Department and
the Post Office.
*Air Mail showed value of airports/aviation to communities; it created a "link" to the rest of
the country.
*145 city-owned airports by 1920
An Airport open for public use and that is publicly owned and controlled by a public
agency.
Total U.S. Airports: 19,306
Open to Public: 5,314
Public Owned: 4,160
Private Owned: 1,154
Closed to Public: 13,992
