Transportation Security Fees
Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee - Air Carrier Fee
As directed by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, the major responsibilities of airline passenger and baggage screening is now handled by our agency. To assist in paying for the increased aviation security, Congress provided us with the authority to charge airlines a fee equal to their costs of passenger and baggage screening in 2000, to the extent that the September 11 Security Fee was insufficient to cover the agency's costs for aviation security. Airlines pay one-twelfth per month of their 2000 screening costs to TSA.
Regulations
- Interim Final Rule (PDF 238 KB)
Federal Regulation that implements the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee. This document provides additional guidance regarding the completion of the required Appendix A and independent audit.
- Appendix A to part 1511 (Word 96KB)
Form required to be submitted by air carriers (included in the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee regulation) identifying security functions to determine the level of the fee for each carrier
- Additional Guidance on the Completion of the Appendix and Independent Audit (Word 48 KB)
This document provides additional guidance regarding the completion of the required Appendix A and independent audit.
- Audit Deadline Notice (PDF 30 KB)
This document provides the final guidance for the deadline of the independent audit submission.
- Docket for Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee Rulemaking
Web site used for the rulemaking process. provides a link to all information (public comments, guidance, regulations, etc.) available for public review. Enter 11334 into the "Docket Number" search field. A complete listing of all related documents will be generated. Select the appropriate file type to view any of the documents.
- ASIF Continuation Notice (PDF 28 KB)
This document notice informs all domestic and foreign air carriers currently required to pay the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee, until further notice.
Future Changes
External Reports
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and Answers on the January 3, 2006 Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee letters.
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