Which agency runs airports according to the material?

• A. Federal Aviation Administration
• B. Transportation Security Administration
• C. National Park Service
• D. Department of Homeland Security

Answer: (A)

Airports are overseen at the federal level by ensuring safety, standards, and the smooth operation of civilian aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration is the agency charged with that mission, handling the regulatory framework for airports, certifying that they meet safety and design standards, and managing core aspects of air traffic control and overall aviation safety. That broad mandate to regulate and supervise airports nationwide is why the material identifies the FAA as the agency that runs airports.

The Transportation Security Administration focuses on security screening and procedures, not day-to-day airport operation; the National Park Service administers federal parks; and the Department of Homeland Security is the umbrella department for various security-related agencies, not the operator of airports.