Federal Aviation Administration

Pilot Medical Certification Questions and Answers

I have some medical problems and would like to learn whether I can be issued airman medical certification. Where can I get further information?
There are several sources for information regarding medical conditions and airman medical certification.
  • Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs): There are approximately 5000 physicians around the globe who are FAA-designated AMEs. AMEs are authorized to receive applications, to perform physical examinations and to issue airman medical certificates.
  • FAA, Aerospace Medical Certification Division

    Aerospace Medical Certification Division, AAM-300
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
    P.O. Box 25082
    Oklahoma City, OK 73125
    (405) 954-4821
  • FAA, Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
  • FAA, Regional Flight Surgeons.
  • Pilot organizations: Two of the largest pilot organizations are the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) at (800) 236-4800 and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) at (800) 872-2672.

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