general aviation
noun
: the operation of civilian aircraft not under the control of a common carrier
also
: such aircraft collectively
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While Federal Aviation Administration regulations do not require an ARFF vehicle around the clock, Goss said some other countries mandate it before private aircraft from their nation can land at a general aviation airport in the United States.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
The Dade–Collier Training and Transition Airport is operational, but it’s primarily used for general aviation and flight training.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
It was headed for Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, a general aviation airport owned by the city of San Diego and located less than three miles from the crash site.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Not all general aviation airports have air control towers, including San Martin, Byron and Half Moon Bay.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
The Dade–Collier Training and Transition Airport is operational, but it’s primarily used for general aviation and flight training.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
It was headed for Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, a general aviation airport owned by the city of San Diego and located less than three miles from the crash site.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Not all general aviation airports have air control towers, including San Martin, Byron and Half Moon Bay.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
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“General aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20aviation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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