The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants to public agencies — and, in some cases, to private owners and entities — for the planning and development of public-use airports that are included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). See the AIP Glossary for a description of AIP-related terms.
- Overview: What is AIP & What Airports/Projects are Eligible?
- 2020 AIP Grants
- Acquiring Land for Airports and Relocation Assistance
- AIP Grant Payments - Delphi eInvoicing
- Benefit-Cost Analysis
- Economically Distressed Communities (EAS/EDA Determinations)
- Grant Assurances for the AIP
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Program
- Military Airport Program (MAP)
- Procurement and Contracting Under AIP
- State Block Grant Program
- Supplemental Appropriation
Order 5090.5, Formulation of the NPIAS-ACIP
This Order establishes guidelines for managing and maintaining two federal plans that are essential to airport development: the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) and the Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP). The Order also discusses the NPIAS project database that supports these plans and its use for preparing the Secretary of Transportation's biennial NPIAS Report. This new Order replaces both Order 5100.39A, Airports Capital Improvement Plan and Order 5090.3, Field Formulation of the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS).
Advisory Circulars (ACs)
- Series 150 AC Library
- AIP ACs
- AC Checklist for AIP and PFC Projects (2/2020) (PDF) (updated 2/28/2020)
- See also Obstruction Marking and Lighting, AC 70/7460-1
Airport Competition Plans
- 2021 Competition Plan Covered Airports (PDF) (updated 10/28/2020)
- Airport Competition Plans: Highlights of Reported Actions to Reduce Barriers to Entry and Enhance Competitive Access (Appended 2014) (PDF)
- Airport Business Practices and their Impact on Airline Competition (PDF)
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Data, Tools, & Resources
- AIP Glossary
- AIP Grant/Apportionment Data
- AIP Grant Histories
- Airport Acronyms
- Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP)
- FAA Acquisition System Toolset (FAST)
- Non-Federal Program for NavAids and AWOS
Program regulates most non-Federally owned AWOS and NavAids. - NPIAS Airports (2019-2023) (MS Excel)
- Passenger Boarding (Enplanement) & All-Cargo Data
- Residential Through-the-Fence Access Toolkit
Guidance & Policy
- AIP Handbook (Order 5100.38)
- AIP Grant Oversight Risk Model Policy (PDF)
- Assessment of Innovative Financing Options for the AIP (PDF)
- ACC/FAA Best Practices, 2008 (PDF)
- Best Practices-Surface Access To Airports (PDF)
- FAA Review of Construction Plans and Specifications for AIP Funded Projects (PDF)
- Interim Guidance on Proposed Commercial Space Facilities and Operations at Federally Obligated or Part 139 Airports (PDF)
- Land Options Used in Federally Funded Airport Projects (PDF)
- Orders
Other Publications & Forms
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
See related information
- Airport Improvement Program
- AIP Buy American Requirements
- Benefit-Cost Analysis
- Military Airport Program
AIP-Related Forms
| Subject/Title | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Federal Assistance - fillable PDF (PDF) Note: Some browsers have trouble opening this file. If you experience this, save the PDF to your desktop and open the file from there. |
SF 424 | See the SAMPLE SF 424 for CARES Act applications. (Sample applies to non-development grants only. For CARES Act Airport Grants for airport development, contact your ADO or Regional office.)
This is a "reader-extended" fillable PDF, which allows you to save the completed form with Adobe Reader. |
| Federal Financial Report (PDF) | SF 425 | This is a "reader-extended" fillable PDF, which allows you to save the completed form with Adobe Reader. |
| Federal Financial Report Attachment (PDF) | SF 425A | This is a "reader-extended" fillable PDF, which allows you to save the completed form with Adobe Reader. |
| Application for Development and Equipment Projects (Parts II-IV) | 5100-100 | Continuation of SF 424 for application for land, development, and equipment projects Instructions (included in form) Part II A & C Part III A - E Part IV |
| Application for Planning Projects (Parts II-IV) | 5100-101 | Continuation of SF 424 for application for planning projects only Instructions (included in form) Part II Part III A - F Part IV |
| Airport Improvement Program Project Evaluation Review and Development Analysis | 5100-109 | Checklist (also called the PERADA) for FAA staff to confirm that all statutory and regulatory requirements are considered during the processing of AIP grant applications. |
| Request for FAA Approval of Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements | 5100-110 | Airport sponsors use this form to transfer entitlement funds under the Airport Improvement Program. |
| Agreement on State Sponsorship and Airport Sponsor Obligations - Airport Improvement Program | 5100-128 | Airport sponsors use this form to consent to project sponsorship by the State for projects funded under the Airport Improvement Program. |
| Construction Project Final Acceptance - Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certification | 5100-129 | Airport sponsors use this form to certify they have completed or will complete key requirements before final project acceptance of construction projects funded under the Airport Improvement Program. This is a "reader-extended" fillable PDF, which allows you to save the completed form with Adobe Reader. |
| Drug-Free Workplace - Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certification | 5100-130 | Airport sponsors use this form to certify the work place will be drug-free as required under the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1998 and 49 CFR part 32 for projects funded under the Airport Improvement Program. This is a "reader-extended" fillable PDF, which allows you to save the completed form with Adobe Reader. |
| Equipment and Construction Contracts - Airport Improvement Sponsor Certification | 5100-131 | Airport sponsors use this form to certify they have followed or will properly follow key federal procurement requirements for equipment and construction contracts funded under the Airport Improvement Program. This is a "reader-extended" fillable PDF, which allows you to save the completed form with Adobe Reader. |
| Project Plans and Specifications - Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certification | 5100-132 | Airport sponsors use this form to certify they have prepared or will prepare the plans and specifications in accordance with key requirements for projects funded under the Airport Improvement Program. This is a "reader-extended" fillable PDF, which allows you to save the completed form with Adobe Reader. |
| Real Property Acquisition - Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certification | 5100-133 | Airport sponsors use this form to certify they have or will properly follow key land acquisition requirements for projects funded under the Airport Improvement Program. This is a "reader-extended" fillable PDF, which allows you to save the completed form with Adobe Reader. |
| Selection of Consultants - Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certification | 5100-134 | Airport sponsors use this form to certify they have or will properly follow key consultation selection requirements for projects funded under the Airport Improvement Program. |
| Certification and Disclosure Regarding Potential Conflicts of Interest - Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certification | 5100-135 | Airport sponsors use this form to certify to the FAA or to the state (for state block grant sub-recipients) that they have no conflicts of interest related to the award of contracts funded with Airport Improvement Program grants. |
| Buy American Product Content Percentage Worksheet | 5100-136 | Sponsors use this worksheet to calculate Buy American percentages for items purchased as part of AIP-funded projects. |
| Buy American Final Assembly Questionnaire | 5100-137 | Airport sponsors use this form to provide information about the final assembly of products and equipment to be paid for with Airport Improvement Program funds. The FAA uses the provided data to determine whether final assembly occurs in the United States as required by the Buy American Preferences in 49 U.S.C. 50101. |
| Data Requirements for an Office of Airports Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) | 5100-138 | Sponsors use this form to provide the information necessary for the FAA to conduct a BCA for the proposed AWOS. |
| Letter of Intent (LOI) Application Financial Template | 5100-139 | Airport sponsors use this form to identify all sources and amounts of financing for a proposed project as well as for all other anticipated capital projects during the life of the Letter of Intent request. Sponsors can also use the form to discuss alternative LOI disbursement schedules and how those alternatives might impact the overall financial plan. |
| Performance Report | 5100-140 | Airport sponsors use this form to submit quarterly performance reports for projects funded with Airport Improvement Program grants. |
| Inventory of Snow Removal Equipment | 5100-141 | Airport sponsors use this form to provide an inventory of snow removal equipment purchased both with and without Airport Improvement Program grants. |
| Sponsor Request for FAA Acknowledgment for Cold Weather Early Start | 5100-142 | Airport sponsors and/or their representatives use this form to request FAA acknowledgment to issue a Notice to Proceed prior to a grant award. To use this form, the airport must be in an area that experiences a shortened construction season due to climactic conditions. |
| Buy American Construction Project Content Percentage Worksheet | 5100-143 | Airport sponsors and/or their representatives use this form to request Buy American Type III Construction Project Waivers for items and materials used in construction projects funded with Airport Improvement Program funds. |
| Certification Regarding Lobbying (PDF) | NA | Prerequisite certification for receiving a grant. Addresses the Sponsor prohibition of making payments for the purpose of influencing the Federal agency, Members of Congress, or their staff. |
For more information about AIP forms, see the AIP Handbook (Order 5100.38) and contact your Airports Regional or District Office. |
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| Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report of DBE Goal Accomplishments (MS Word, 137 KB) | DOT 4630 |
| Subject/Title | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Request for Advance or Reimbursement (PDF) | SF 270 | This is a "reader-extended" fillable PDF, which allows you to save the completed form with Adobe Reader. |
| Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Projects (PDF) | SF 271 | This is a "reader-extended" fillable PDF, which allows you to save the completed form with Adobe Reader. |