general aviation
noun
: the operation of civilian aircraft not under the control of a common carrier
also
: such aircraft collectively
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One noted that some general aviation airports in southern states impacted by the storm don't even have de-icing facilities.
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Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Van Nuys Airport is a general aviation airport operated by Los Angeles World Airports.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Sky Harbor, which experienced ground delays and general aviation restrictions from the shortages, was one of the airports where the capacity reductions were enacted.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 22 Nov. 2025
The incident occurred at Portland International Airport in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, Nov. 13, according to the Port of Portland, a public agency that manages the airport, general aviation and marine activities.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
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Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Van Nuys Airport is a general aviation airport operated by Los Angeles World Airports.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Sky Harbor, which experienced ground delays and general aviation restrictions from the shortages, was one of the airports where the capacity reductions were enacted.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 22 Nov. 2025
The incident occurred at Portland International Airport in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, Nov. 13, according to the Port of Portland, a public agency that manages the airport, general aviation and marine activities.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
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“General aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20aviation. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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