What is a through the fence agreement?

• A. It is strictly prohibited
• B. It is not prohibited but strongly discouraged; occurs when a user is adjacent to the airport and accesses it to escape full revenue share
• C. It requires a special permit
• D. It is permitted for all adjacent users

Answer: (B)

A through-the-fence arrangement is when an entity located outside the airport boundary gains access to the airport’s facilities through the fence, typically to operate or use airside access in a way that lets them avoid paying the full revenue share to the airport. This is usually not strictly prohibited but is strongly discouraged because it raises security, safety, and revenue-control concerns. In practice, such access is only acceptable under a formal agreement or permit with the airport, and it applies to adjacent users rather than everyone nearby.