Airport planning encompasses capacity, master and regional planning, aviation forecasting, and airspace planning. Activities include providing planning guidance, producing the biennial National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, developing capacity studies, collecting boarding and cargo data to determine airport categories, and supporting NexGen through the development of tools such as the eALP.
- Accessible Airport Facilities
- Airport Capacity Profiles
- Airports GIS Program
- FACT3: Airport Capacity Needs in the National Airspace System (PDF)
- General Aviation Airports Reports (ASSET 1 and ASSET 2)
- Joint Civilian/Military (Joint-Use) Airports
- National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS)
- Non-Federally Owned Air Navigation Aids (added 6/8/2016)
- Surplus Property and Military Base Conversions for Airport Purposes
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Airport Operators (added 2/16/2016)
Advisory Circulars (ACs)
Airport Master Planning
Aviation Forecasts
- Terminal Area Forecast (TAF)
- Forecasting Aviation Activity by Airport (MS Word)
- Guidance on Review & Approval of Local Aviation Forecasts (6/2008) (PDF)
Contact Us
Guidance & Policy
- ACC/FAA Best Practices, 2008 (PDF)
- Bulletin 1: Best Practices-Surface Access To Airports (PDF)
- Interim Guidance on Land Uses Within a Runway Protection Zone (PDF)
- Interim Guidance on Mineral Extraction and Request for Data Update (PDF, 1.77 MB)
- Interim Guidance on Proposed Commercial Space Facilities and Operations at Federally Obligated or Part 139 Airports (PDF)
- Order 5090.3: Field Formulation of the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS)
- Reminder of Responsibilities for Protecting Approach and Departure Surfaces (PDF) (added 9/2/2015)
NextGen for Airports
Passenger, Cargo, & Operations Data
- Air Traffic Activity Data System (Historic Airport Operations)
- Airport Data (5010) & Contact Information
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics
- Passenger and Cargo Data
Publications
Tools & Resources
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)
Planning Forms
| Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Cargo Carrier Activity Report Form | 5100-108 | Visit the All-Cargo Reporting page for additional information and sample forms. Instructions included with form. | |
| Airport Activity Survey | 1800-31 | Visit the Airport Activity Survey page for forms, instructions, additional information, and samples. |
