The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program allows the collection of PFC fees up to $4.50 for every enplaned passenger at commercial airports controlled by public agencies. PFCs are capped at $4.50 per flight segment with a maximum of two PFCs charged on a one-way trip or four PFCs on a round trip, for a maximum of $18 total. Airports use these fees to fund FAA-approved projects that enhance safety, security, or capacity; reduce noise; or increase air carrier competition.
Draft PFC Order
The FAA has rescinded Draft Order 5500.1B, Passenger Facility Charge, and withdrawn its request for public comment. All comments received prior to November 4, 2016, will be placed in public Docket FAA 2016-9346 and retained for future consideration.
Advisory Circulars (ACs)
Audit Guides
- Notice to Airports and Air Carriers Concerning Their Rights to Review PFC Audits (PDF) (added 10/26/2015)
Air Carriers
- Passenger Facility Charge Audit Guide for Air Carriers (July 2002) (PDF)
- Passenger Facility Charge Audit Guide for Air Carriers--Procedures for Examining Air Carrier Passenger Facility Charge Collection, Remittance, and Reporting Practices (July 26, 2002) (PDF)
Public Agencies
Contact Us
Data, Tools, & Resources
- Addresses for Air Carriers and Commercial Service Airports
- Essential Air Service Program
- PFC Monthly Reports
Guidance & Policy
- Best Practices
- Passenger Facility Charge Order (5500.1)
- See chapter 10 for PFC levels above $3
- PFC Assurances (PDF) (11/10/2009)
- PFC Statutes & Regulations
PFC Updates
Number and Title | Date |
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PFC Update 69-12: Implementation of Changes from the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (PDF) | Sept. 14, 2012 |
PFC Update 66-11: Large and Medium Hub Airport Forecast Revenue Report (PDF) | June 9, 2011 |
PFC Update 65-11: Public Agency Collection Information (PDF) | Jan. 13, 2011 |
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Federal Register Notices
PFC Forms
Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
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Passenger Facility Charge Program Application (PDF) (updated 9/27/2010) | 5500-1 | Passenger Facility Charge Program Application (MS Word) (updated 9/10/2010) | Used by sponsors to identify and submit projects for PFC Program
Form Instructions (PDF) |
Attachment B to Form 5500-1 (MS Word) (updated 9/27/2010) | 5500-1 | Instructions for Form 5500-1 Attachments (PDF) (updated 9/10/2010) | |
Attachment G to Form 5500-1 (MS Word) | 5500-1 | ||
Attachment H to Form 5500-1 (Excel 97-2003) (MS Excel) Attachment H to Form 5500-1 (Excel 2010) (MS Excel) |
5500-1 | ||
Project Physical Closeout and Project Financial Closeout | 5500-1 | These forms are available in PFC SOAR. Public agencies that do not have access to this system should contact their Regional or ADO PFC representatives. |