San Antonio International Airport receives top score

The San Antonio International Airport received a perfect rating of "zero discrepancies" during their Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) annual inspection.

During the three-day inspection, the FAA rigorously reviews all components of an airport's ability to provide a safe operating facility for airline and passenger customers. Airport Operating Certificates issued by the FAA serve to ensure safety in air transportation. To obtain a certificate, an airport must agree to certain operational and safety standards and provide for such things as firefighting and rescue equipment.

Areas that the airport was inspected on included:

• Airfield inspection. Check the condition of pavement, markings, lighting, signs, safety areas and overall airfield conditions.

• Aircraft rescue and fire fighting inspection. Conduct a timed-response drill; review aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel training records, including annual live-fire drills.

• Fueling facilities inspection.

• Night inspection. Evaluate runway/taxiway and apron lighting and signage, pavement markings.

• Compliance with Part 139. If the FAA finds that an airport is not meeting its obligations, it often imposes administrative actions, financial penalties or in extreme cases, the FAA might revoke the airport's certificate (Source: FAA website).

Congratulations to the San Antonio International Airport and its staff.