North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 63. Aeronautics § 63-65. Authority of Department of Transportation generally; “airport” defined

(a) The Department of Transportation is hereby authorized, subject to the limitations and conditions of this Article, to provide State aid in form of loans and grants to cities, counties, and public airport authorities of North Carolina for the purpose of planning, acquiring, constructing, or improving municipal, county, and other publicly owned or controlled airport facilities, and to authorize related programs of aviation safety, education, promotions, and long-range planning.

(b) Repealed by Laws 1979, c. 148, § 1.