Safety and Security Roles at the Airport

This table can be used to understand the general responsibilities for the areas of safety and security at an airport.
Commercial Service Airport GA Airport
Safety
Security Security

Responsible TSA
FAA Airport Users
Groups or CBP
Airport Sponsors Airport Sponsors
Agencies Airlines

 14 CFR Part 139

(Airport Certification)
 Information Publication A-001, Security
 Airport Certification Manual
 Airport Security Program Guidelines for General Aviation Airports
Programs (AC 150/5210-22)
(49 CFR Part 1542.101) (TSA)
and  Airport Emergency Plan
 Airport Watch Program
Documents (AC 150/5200-31C)
(developed by the GA advocacy
 Airport Safety Self Inspection
organization AOPA)
(AC 150/5200-18C)
 NOTAM system

 Pavement management
 Safety Management Systems
 Snow Removal plans
Sample
 Emergency plans
Elements
 Wildlife plans
 Fencing
 NOTAM communication
 Encouraging users to be on the lookout
 Electronic security systems
for suspicious activity
 Controlled gate access
 Fencing and signage
 Badging program