# RCW 47.68.070: RCW 47.68.070: General powers

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 47.68.070
- **Heading:** RCW 47.68.070: General powers
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 47 / Chapter 68 / Section 070

## Text

The department has general supervision over aeronautics within this state. It is empowered and directed to encourage, foster, and assist in the development of aeronautics in this state and to encourage the establishment of airports and air navigation facilities. It shall cooperate with and assist the federal government, the municipalities of this state, and other persons in the development of aeronautics, and shall seek to coordinate the aeronautical activities of these bodies and persons. Municipalities are authorized to cooperate with the department in the development of aeronautics and aeronautical facilities in this state.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 35.68.010 RCW 35.68.010: Authority conferred.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S010.md)
- [RCW 35.68.080 RCW 35.68.080: Construction of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S080.md)
- [RCW 47.68.015 RCW 47.68.015: Change of meaning, certain terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S015.md)
- [RCW 47.68.020 RCW 47.68.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S020.md)
- [RCW 47.68.060 RCW 47.68.060: Offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S060.md)
- [RCW 47.68.070 RCW 47.68.070: General powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S070.md)
- [RCW 47.68.090 RCW 47.68.090: Aid to municipalities, Indian tribes, persons—Federal aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S090.md)
- [RCW 47.68.100 RCW 47.68.100: Acquisition and disposal of airports, facilities, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S100.md)
- [RCW 47.68.110 RCW 47.68.110: Zoning powers not interfered with.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S110.md)
- [RCW 47.68.120 RCW 47.68.120: Condemnation, how exercised.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S120.md)
- [RCW 47.68.130 RCW 47.68.130: Contracts or leases of facilities in operating airports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S130.md)
- [RCW 47.68.140 RCW 47.68.140: Lease of airports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S140.md)
- [RCW 47.68.150 RCW 47.68.150: Lien for state's charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S150.md)
- [RCW 47.68.160 RCW 47.68.160: Acceptance of federal moneys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C68_S160.md)

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