Virginia § 5.1-40 - Lease of land acquired; approval by Department
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 5.1-40 — Lease of land acquired; approval by Department, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.1-40. Lease of land acquired; approval by Department
Any political subdivision or privately owned, licensed public use airport acquiring land under the provisions of this article may individually, or jointly where so operated, lease the same, or any part thereof, to any individual or corporation desiring to use the same for the purpose of operating an airport or landing field, or for the purpose of landing or starting airplanes therefrom or for other aviation purposes, and on such terms and subject to such conditions and regulations as may be provided; and any political subdivision or privately owned, licensed public use airport may enter into a contract in the form of a lease providing for the use of such land, or any part thereof, by the government of the United States for the use by the government of such land for aviation, mail delivery or other aviation purposes upon nominal or other rental or without consideration, provided the political subdivision or privately owned, licensed public use airport certifies that the lease meets the terms and provisions of any and all state and federal grants.
Code 1950, § 5-38; 1966, c. 576; 1979, c. 272; 2012, cc. 28, 805, 836.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 5.1-40
What does Code of Virginia § 5.1-40 cover?
Section 5.1-40 ("Lease of land acquired; approval by Department") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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