In connection with the erection or maintenance of any airport or airports or air navigation facilities, any city, county, town or any municipal corporation shall have the power and jurisdiction:
1. To regulate the receipt, deposit and removal, the embarkation or debarkation of passengers or property for and from such landing places or moorage as may be provided.
2. To exact and require charges, fees and tolls, together with a lien to enforce their payment.
3. To lease or assign for operation such space or area, appurtenances, appliances or other conveniences necessary or useful in connection therewith.
4. To own and operate municipal aircraft.
5. To employ pilots.
6. To provide rules and regulations covering the use of such airport and facilities and the use of other property or means of transportation within or over the airport.
7. To perform any duties necessary or convenient for the regulation of air traffic.
8. To enter into contracts or otherwise cooperate with the Federal Government or other public or private agencies.
9. To exercise such powers as may be required or convenient in the promotion of aeronautics and the furtherance of commerce and navigation by air.
[3:11:1928; NCL § 291]