The Airport Environmental Program helps airports implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other Federal environmental laws and regulations. This includes airport noise compatibility planning (Part 150), airport noise and access restrictions (Part 161), environmental review for airport development, and the application of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
- Airport Air Quality and Emissions Reduction
- Airport Noise (Part 150 and Part 161)
- Airport Recycling
- Airport Sustainability
- Compatible Land Use
- Environmental Records of Decision
- Acquiring Land for Airports and Relocation Assistance
- Wildlife Hazard Mitigation
Advisory Circulars (ACs)
Contact Us
Data, Tools, & Resources
- Airport Noise Compatability Planning Data/Program Status (by State)
- Airport Noise Compatability Planning Toolkit
- Airport Noise and Land Use Information (including Noise Exposure Maps)
- Solar Glare and Flux Mapping Tools - Sandia National Laboratories
Guidance & Policy
Environmental Orders
- Environmental Due Diligence Audits (EDDA) in the Conduct of FAA Real Property Transactions (Order 1050.19)
- Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures (Order 1050.1)
- Land Acquisition and Relocation Assistance for Airport Projects (Order 5100.37)
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Instructions for Airport Projects (Order 5050.4)
- Prevention, Control and Abatement of Environmental Pollution at FAA Facilities (Order 1050.10)
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Publications
- Solar Guide: Technical Guidance for Evaluating Selected Solar Technologies on Airports [View Onscreen (PDF, 6.21 MB) | Print (PDF, 14.5 MB)]
Note: The FAA is reviewing Section 3.1.2 ("Reflectivity") of this guidance based on new information and field experience. All users of this guidance are hereby notified that significant content in this section may be subject to change, and the FAA cautions users against relying solely on this section at this time. - Reports
- Wildlife Hazard Mission Statement - Memorandum of Agreement (PDF)
- Report to Congress on the Environmental Review of Airport Improvement Projects (PDF)
Regional Supplemental Guidance
Additional guidance on this topic is available for the following regions of the country:
- Alaskan (AK)
- Central (IA, KS, MO, NE)
- Eastern (DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV)
- 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)
Federal Register Notices
Environmental Forms
| Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Aid Compliance Review (MS Word) | NA | Spot Check | |
| Acquisition/Relocation Records Checklist (MS Word) | NA | Checklist Acquisition | |
| Sponsor Pre-Reimbursement Federal-aid Compliance Review (MS Word) | NA | Quality Control Review | |
| Decent, Safe and Sanitary Certification (MS Word) | NA | ||
| Replacement Housing Payment (RHP) Determination - 90-day Occupant (MS Word) | NA | RHP - 90 Day | |
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