Corona Municipal Code Ch. 4.16 Regulations for Use

The following field rules apply:

(A) No motor vehicles, bicycles, scooters, or pedestrians shall be out on the runway or parallel taxiway; however this shall not apply to vehicles used for emergency or service work upon the airport where the drivers of such vehicles have obtained permission from the Airport Manager for this operation. Such vehicles shall be properly marked. Additionally, the Airport Manager or his designated representative shall periodically make runway and taxiway pavement checks/inspections by driving and/or walking;

(B) Private automobiles or trucks shall not be serviced from the gasoline pumps provided on the airport field for the use of aircraft;

(C) Rubbish or trash shall not be throne or allowed to be scattered upon the airport;

(D) Aircraft shall not be taxied at a speed exceeding that which can safely be controlled or stopped in case of brake failure;

(E) Aircraft shall not be supplied with fuel while located in any hangar or other enclosed place or while the motor of such aircraft is running;

(F) All unhoused aircraft must be parked in the space allotted therefor and shall be secured firmly to the ground by ropes and stakes or otherwise when left unattended at night or during weather conditions which indicate the necessity for it. Any aircraft left unattended shall be left entirely at the risk of the owner or operator thereof;

(G) The aircraft owner, his or her pilot or agent shall be responsible for the prompt removal or disposal of wrecked aircraft and the parts thereof to avoid interference with field operation, unless directed to delay such action pending the investigation of the accident;

(H) Aviation gasoline, lubricating oil or grease shall not be sold to pilots of itinerant aircraft or aircraft based on this field, except by the company or companies holding valid lease agreements with the city for such purposes;

(I) No privately owned vehicles of any type shall be permitted on the landing area except by permission from the Manager;

(J) No person shall engage in the sale of refreshments or any other commodity or service within the confines of the airport without previously having secured a permit from the Airport Manager;

(K) All traffic shall conform to the established traffic pattern as published and approved by the Federal Aviation Agency;

(L) A pilot shall complete a check list in a warm-up space before entering a runway for immediate take-off.

(M) All dogs at the airport must comply with the city’s leash law;

(N) Remote or radio controlled airplanes/helicopters, and the like, are not allowed to be flown within the airport, other than for special events approved by the Airport Manager;

(O) The same rules that apply to operating a motor vehicle on the streets of Corona apply to operating a motorized vehicle on the airport. No person shall operate motorized equipment or a vehicle of any kind on the airport unless in possession of a valid operators license, where required.

(P) All motor vehicle operators shall be deemed to know the rules for operating a motor vehicle in the city.

(Q) No person shall operate or park a motor vehicle on the airport unless such vehicle bears evidence of being currently registered by a state department of motor vehicles.

(R) Pedestrians and aircraft shall at all times have the right-of-way over vehicular traffic.

(S) The speed limit throughout the airport is 15 mph except form Aviation Drive which is 25 mph.

(T) The Airport Manager may tow away any motor vehicle on the airport that is in violation of this code if he/she determines the vehicle is a nuisance or hazard.

(U) The Airport Manager has authority to prohibit a person from operating a vehicle on the airport if in his/her opinion such operation would be hazardous to persons or property.

(V) All airport users shall at all times be in full compliance with all laws and regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and all state and local entities’ environmental requirements.

(W) No person shall allow any oils, fuels, solvents, chemicals, paints, or any other toxic substances or pollutants to enter the surface water, sewer, or storm drain system.

(X) Whenever a hazardous material spill or leak occurs, the owner or fueling agent of the material shall take immediate steps necessary to ensure discovery, containment, and clean-up of such release and immediately notify emergency personnel (Fire and Airport Manager) of the occurrence.

(Y) The only authorized place to wash an airplane is on the aircraft washrack with the clarifier, located just north of the Airport Manager’s office.

(Z) Automobiles/trucks are not allowed to be washed on the airport.

(AA) Only rainwater, irrigation water, air conditioner condensate, and fire hydrant flushing waters are allowed to be introduced into the storm drain. Biodegradeable products, soaps, and the like cannot be washed into the storm drain.

(BB) Concrete, asphalt, and hangar floors cannot be washed down into the storm drain. Cleaning of these surfaces shall be done by sweeping, picking up the debris, and damp mopping.

(`78 Code, § 4.16.010.)

The following flying rules apply:

(A) Aircraft approaching for a landing shall circle the airport at a minimum altitude of 1,500 feet to observe other traffic;

(B) Landing aircraft shall have the right-of-way;

(C) Aircraft shall not take off over hangars, buildings or other obstacles or over groups of spectators or other than approved take-off and approach areas;

(D) Whenever practicable, aircraft carrying the United States mail or operating on regularly scheduled stops shall be given the right-of-way when landing and taking off. This rule shall not apply to aircraft in distress;

(E) Pilots or personnel in charge of aircraft in taxiing to and from the runways shall use the taxiways provided for this purpose;

(F) Take-offs and landings shall be made into the wind and in the direction indicated by the wind tee.

(`78 Code, § 4.16.020.)

The following rules apply to engines in operation:

(A) No engines shall be started on an aircraft not equipped with adequate brakes, which are fully set or the wheels set with blocks equipped with ropes or other suitable means of removal and not having a competent operator at the controls of the aircraft;

(B) No aircraft engine shall be warmed up except in designated locations;

(C) Aircraft about to use a runway for a take-off shall warm up the engines on the warm-up pad at designated locations;

(D) No aircraft engine shall be run or warmed up unless the aircraft is in such position that the propeller blast shall clear all buildings, parked planes, groups of people in the observation areas and the flight path of landing aircraft.

(`78 Code, § 4.16.030.)

The following fire regulations shall be observed:

(A) Every person using the airport or its facilities in any way shall use the utmost caution to prevent fire;

(B) No aircraft shall be fueled or drained while its engine is running or while in a hangar or other enclosed place;

(C) No gasoline shall be stored aboveground or brought upon the premises of the airport except by persons or corporations duly authorized by the City Council. No smoking, as defined in § 8.02.020(C) of this code, shall be permitted within 100 feet of a point where gasoline is removed from or discharged into any aircraft;

(D) A portable fire extinguisher of appropriate size shall be at hand when planes are being fueled and/or drained;

(E) No cylinder or flask of compressed flammable gas shall be kept or stored, except at such a place as may be designated by the Airport Manager and the Fire Chief;

(F) Aircraft fuel and all other flammable liquids, including any such liquid used in connection with the process of doping shall be stored in accordance with the city fire regulations; provided, that no such fuel or liquid shall be stored or kept inside any hangar except lubricating oils in sealed cans or containers equipped with drawing-off devices;

(G) The cleaning of motors or other parts of aircraft shall be carried on in any hangar, except with nonflammable substances. If flammable liquids are employed for the purpose, the operation shall be carried on in the open air and a safe distance from other aircraft;

(H) The process of doping shall not be carried on in any hangar or building other than those specifically approved for the purpose by the Fire Chief;

(I) No open fire, naked lights, blow torches, heaters welding or other causes of fire or sources of sparks shall be permitted within a distance of 100 feet while any fueling or draining operations are being conducted;

(J) No person shall smoke or ignite any match or cigarette lighter in any building or hangar, except in offices, waiting rooms or buildings in which smoking, as defined in § 8.02.020(C) of this code, is authorized specifically by the Airport Manager;

(K) No automobile or similar motor vehicle shall enter or remain inside any hangar except in connection with necessary operations and then only with the approval of the Airport Manager. Any such permission is premised on the understanding it is at the owner’s risk;

(L) During business hours, hangar entrances shall be kept sufficiently clear at all times to permit ready access to the building to combat fire;

(M) Floors shall be kept clean and free of oil, and no volatile flammable solvent shall be used for cleaning floors;

(N) Any spilled gasoline in enclosures shall be wiped up immediately. The cleaning rags shall be disposed of promptly and the space ventilated;

(O) No boxes, crates, rubbish, paper or other litter shall be permitted to accumulate in or about any hangar and all oil, paint and varnish cans, bottles or other containers shall be removed from the hangar immediately upon being emptied;

(P) Used and/or useless fire extinguishers must be replaced immediately and it shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator involved to do so;

(Q) Metal receptacles with self-closing covers shall be provided for the disposal of oily waste rags and other rubbish and the contents dumped frequently and disposed of immediately;

(R) All lockers shall be constructed of metal or other fire-resistant materials. No flammable liquids of any substance subject to spontaneous combustion shall be stored in any locker. The lockers at all times shall be subject to inspection for cleanliness and fire hazard;

(S) When any operation involving fire hazard, not specifically covered by any regulations contained in this section, constitutes an unsafe practice in the opinion of the Airport Manager, the operator shall be instructed to cease such operation immediately with formal notice in writing from the Airport Manager confirming the action. The operator may request in writing a review of the action taken after which time a Review Board consisting of the Airport Manager and the Fire Chief shall decide whether the operation constitutes a fire hazard. The verdict of the Review Board shall be final.

(`78 Code, § 4.16.040.) (Ord. 3244 §§ 2-3, 2016)

(A) All businesses located on the premises of Corona Municipal Airport will maintain at least the minimum levels of insurance as approved by the city.

(B) All businesses that service aircraft and operate on the premises of Corona Municipal Airport will maintain at least the minimum levels of insurance as approved by the city.

(C) All aircraft including, but not limited to, fixed wing, helicopters, gyrocopters, ultralight/experimental, and the like, that are based on the airport, including all air vehicles that originate and/or terminate at the airport, will maintain at least the minimum levels of insurance as approved by the city.

(D) Aircraft certified by the airport manager to be non-airworthy and those aircraft that do not move under their own power are exempt from these requirements.

(E) Minimum limits of insurance as described above will be determined by the City Council or City Council Committee with recommendations from the City Risk Manager, and actual dollar limits will be designated in airport policy.

(F) The above insurance requirements apply to those aircraft that move under their own power.

(`78 Code, § 4.16.050.) (Ord. 2707 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2268 § 1, 1995.)