The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release:

Airport Receives no Citations from TSA and FAA - Exemplary performance by the Tallahassee Regional Airport's operations and maintenance units has allowed it to receive the highest possible acclaim during recent federal inspections. Both the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed inspections August 22-26, with the Airport receiving no citations from either agency. As a result of these inspections, the TSA and FAA both confirmed that the Airport continues to meet standards necessary to maintain its federal Airport Operating Certificate.

Last week, inspectors from the TSA reviewed several aspects of the Airport's overall security posture as part of a periodic Special Emphasis Inspection. Additionally, an inspector with the FAA conducted the Airport's annual Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 Airport Certification Inspection. Each year the FAA inspects every commercial service airport over a two to three day period. Airport safety, training, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), airfield pavement conditions, marking, lighting and signs standards, various emergency management and inspection documentation issues are examined. With such intensive inspections, it is rare that no citations are discovered.

The FAA inspector described Tallahassee Regional Airport's operational readiness as "outstanding." He noted that the Airport is well-maintained and managed, and the staff was extremely professional. Additionally, due to the outstanding manner in which all certification requirements are being met, the Airport is being nominated for the Medallion Award, an annual safety award given by the FAA Southern Region Airports Office.

"Special thanks go to our very capable operations and maintenance staff who assisted in preparations for these inspections and their continuing vigilance ensuring that Tallahassee Regional Airport is operationally ready at all times. This demonstrates the Airport's commitment to providing the highest levels of customer service, safety and security for all passengers and visitors," said Sunil Harman, director of Aviation.

The Tallahassee Regional Airport thanks its passengers and visitors for their continued patronage of their hometown airport. Visit flytallahassee.com for more information on the Tallahassee Regional Airport including commercial air carrier services provided by American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and US Airways.

Contact: Jim Durwin, 891-7818

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