1.Air Operations Area (AOA): The area of the DFW Airport that is
bounded by a fence or to which access is otherwise restricted and
which is primarily used or intended to be used for landing, taking-off
or surface maneuvering of an aircraft.
2.Non-Sterile: Any public locations outside of the passenger screening
check- points. Examples are: the baggage claim areas and the ticket
counter areas. -- Both airport visitors and employees can access this
area.
3.Secured areas: Portions of the airport, specified in the Airport Security
Program, in which certain security measures specified in 49 CFR Part
1542 are carried out. The AOA or "Ramp" and adjacent baggage
processing areas are considered these areas. -- A person in these areas
must do the following:
* properly display a valid security badge or have an approved escort;
* enter the area through designated entrances/access points;
* exit the area through designated exits/access points.
4.Security Identification Display Area (SIDA): A portion of the airport,
specified in the Airport Security Program, in which security measures
specified in 49 CFR Part 1450 are carried out. This area includes the
Secured area and the AOA.
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, * The baggage make-up areas beneath the terminal buildings (where
baggage is sorted, loaded and unloaded) is considered part of the
area.
* NOTE: Jet bridges are not considered as designated entrance points.
5.Sterile area: The portion of an airport terminal accessible to the
travelling public that is controlled through the screening of persons and
property and provides passengers access to boarding aircraft.
* Screening checkpoints use badge readers, automated imaging
technology, metal detectors, x-ray machines and other security devices
to screen access of persons and property.
* Only ticketed passengers and DFW Airport badge holders who are
authorized for this area access may enter.
* NOTE: Failure to comply with this area's access requirements may lead
to criminal arrest.
6.Restricted area: Any area locked or posted by the airport to either
prohibit or limit entry or access to specific authorized persons.
* This area includes the Secured areas, the Air Operations Area
(AOA) and the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).
7.Transportation Security Administration (TSA): Federal agency with
responsi- bility to:
* establish, publish, enforce and monitor aviation security regulations;
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