What does a star symbol near the airport data on a sectional chart indicate?

• A.The airport is closed at night
• B.The airport has a seaplane base attached
• C.The control tower operates part-time rather than continuously

Why

A star means the tower is part-time; outside its hours the field operates like a non-towered airport. The Chart Supplement lists the tower's actual operating hours.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 11 · ACS knowledge area: Airport Operations · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-064).

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