Definition
The section of the Federal Aviation Regulations that establishes the certification requirements for air carriers and commercial operators. It defines who must hold an Air Carrier Certificate or Operating Certificate, what type of operations they may conduct, and which operating rules (such as Part 121 or Part 135) apply to them.
Plain English
The rulebook chapter that decides who needs an FAA certificate to fly people or cargo for hire, and which set of stricter operating rules they must follow.
Context Anchor
You may see 14 CFR Part 119 in FAA handbook discussions about airline, charter, commuter, or other commercial operations, including requirements tied to special airport qualification.
Derivation
CFR stands for Code of Federal Regulations — the official compilation of U.S. federal rules. Title 14 covers Aeronautics and Space, and within it each Part addresses a specific area. Part 119 specifically governs the certification process that gates access to commercial flying.
Why Pilots Care
Part 119 certificate holders must follow specific training, procedures, and qualification rules that affect how they operate at challenging airports.
Intuition Check
Do not read “Part 119” as a training lesson or airport procedure by itself. It is a regulation section that defines the operator’s FAA certification and operating authority.
Example Sentence 1
Operators conducting scheduled passenger service must hold an Air Carrier Certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 119.
Example Sentence 2
Before conducting operations at the special airport, the Part 119 certificate holder completed the required evaluation.