---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 139.107"
title: "14"
number: "139.107"
heading: "Issuance of certificate."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/139.107"
---

# §139.107. Issuance of certificate.


An applicant for an Airport Operating Certificate is entitled to a certificate if—

- (a) The applicant provides written documentation that air carrier service will begin on a date certain.
- (b) The applicant meets the provisions of [§ 139.103](/cfr/14/139.103.md).
- (c) The Administrator, after investigation, finds the applicant is properly and adequately equipped and able to provide a safe airport operating environment in accordance with—
  - (1) **Any limitation that the Administrator finds necessary to ensure safety in air transportation.**
  - (2) The requirements of the Airport Certification Manual, as specified under [§ 139.203](/cfr/14/139.203.md).
  - (3) Any other provisions of this part that the Administrator finds necessary to ensure safety in air transportation.
- (d) **The Administrator approves the Airport Certification Manual.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, 44701-44706, 44709, 44719, 47175.

### Source

Source: Docket FAA-2000-7479, 69 FR 6424, Feb. 10, 2004, unless otherwise noted.