Airports generally are privately operated, but it's not about that. Air travel is federally regulated, so the situation isn't even addressable on the ground.

Airports generally are privately operated, but it's not about that. Air travel is federally regulated, so the situation isn't even addressable on the ground. For instance, you can't build your own runway, pile 50 people onto a plane, and be free and clear of FAA and DHS.