2011 Alaska Statutes
Title 02. AERONAUTICS
Chapter 02.25. AIRPORT ZONING ACT
Sec. 02.25.110. Definitions.

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,

(1) "airport" means an area of land or water designed for the landing and taking-off of aircraft and used or to be used as a point of arrival or departure by air;

(2) "airport hazard" means anything that may obstruct or interfere with the navigation or operation of aircraft on or in the vicinity of an airport, including man-made structures of all kinds, trees and other natural growths, lights or beacons, and electrical or electronic devices emitting signals capable of disrupting radio communication;

(3) "airport hazard area" means an area in the vicinity of an airport in which a hazard to the operation of aircraft might be situated, and that may be designated as such by the department;

(4) "department" means the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities;

(5) "person" means an individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic, and includes a trustee, receiver, assignee, or similar representative;

(6) "structure" means an object constructed or installed by man, including buildings, towers, smokestacks, and overhead transmission lines;

(7) "tree" means any object of natural growth.