The FAA develops engineering, design, and construction standards for civil airports, heliports, and seaplane bases. This includes standards for airfield pavement; airport lighting, marking, signs, and other visual aids; safety during construction; surveying and GIS data; deicing, ARFF, and other facilities; bird radar and foreign object detection systems; and more.
Advisory Circulars (ACs)
- Series 150 AC Library
- AC Checklist for AIP and PFC Projects (12/2015) (PDF)
- DOT Special Collections - Historical ACs (1957-2000)
Contact Us
Data, Tools, & Resources
- Aircraft Characteristics Database
- Airport Acronyms
- Airport Data and Contact Information
- Airport Design Software
- Airport Diagrams (digital - Terminal Procedures Publication)
- Foreign Object Debris Program
- National Flight Procedures (Instrument Approach Procedures)
- FAA Technical Center Library
- FAA Wildlife Strike Database
Guidance & Policy
- ACC/FAA Best Practices, 2008 (PDF)
- Engineering Briefs (EBs)
- Flight Procedure Policies and Guidance
- FAA Review of Construction Plans and Specifications for AIP Funded Projects (PDF) (added 9/16/2016)
- Interim Guidance on Proposed Commercial Space Facilities and Operations at Federally Obligated or Part 139 Airports (PDF)
- Instrument Procedures Handbook
- Orders
- Reminder of Responsibilities for Protecting Approach and Departure Surfaces (PDF)
- Flight Procedures Policy Clarifications/TERPs Instruction Letters (TILS)
- Thermal Exhaust Plume Impact on Airport Operations: Technical Guidance and Assessment Tool (PDF)
Publications & Forms
Research & Development
- Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)
- Airport Technology Research and Development
- National Airport Pavement Test Facility
Regional Supplemental Guidance
- Alaskan (AK)
- Central (IA, KS, MO, NE)
- Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, OH, SD, WI)
- New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
- Northwest Mountain (CO, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, WY)
- Southern (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN, VI)
Related Information
Federal Register Notices
Forms
| Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration | 7460-1 | E-filing (follow instructions on site) | Notifies the FAA of construction or alteration that might affect navigable airspace (49 CFR part 77) |
| Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration | 7460-2 | Notifies the FAA of construction or alteration that might affect navigable airspace (49 CFR part 77) | |
| Notice of Landing Area Proposal | 7480-1 | Notifies the FAA of any construction, alteration, activation, deactivation, or change to the status or use of a civil or joint-use (civil/military) airport (part 157) |
| Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Progress and Inspection Report | 5370-1 | MS Word (43 KB) | The information collected on this form documents the progress of construction work on a project funded with a Federal grant under the AIP. |
| Contractor's Payroll Form (PDF) |
WH-347 | Used by contractors and subcontractors required by Federal or Federally aided construction-type contracts and subcontracts to submit weekly payrolls | |
| Labor Standards Interview Form | SF 1445 | Supports Davis-Bacon monitoring efforts | |
| Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration | 7460-1 | See Airspace/Landing Area | |
| Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration | 7460-2 | See Airspace/Landing Area | |
| Notice of Landing Area Proposal | 7480-1 | See Airspace/Landing Area |
| Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Pavement Design | 5100-1 | MS Word (130 KB) | Form used to identify design criteria and desired pavement section; typically attached to the engineer's report |
| Pavement Strength Survey | 5320-1 | MS Word (176 KB) |
