The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program allows the collection of PFC fees up to $4.50 for every eligible 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.
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
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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)
- PFC Assurances (PDF) (11/10/2009)
- PFC Statutes & Regulations
PFC Updates
Number and Title | Date |
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PFC Update 74-20: Digital Signature of PFC Documents (PDF) (added 5/1/2020) | May 1, 2020 |
PFC Update 73-20: Streamlined Procedures for Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Authorizations at Small-, Medium-, and Large-Hub Airports (PDF) (added 1/22/2020) | January 22, 2020 |
PFC Update 72-19: Changes to the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Levels Above $3 (PDF) (added 5/9/2019) | May 9, 2019 |
PFC Update 71-19: Oversight of Public Agency Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program (PDF) | April 1, 2019 |
PFC Update 70-17: Expediting Review of Costs Associated with PFC-funded Contract Towers (PDF) | May 24, 2017 |
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Federal Register Notices
PFC Forms
Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
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Passenger Facility Charge Program Application (updated 9/2018) | 5500-1 | Passenger Facility Charge Program Application (DOTX) (updated 9/2018) | 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. |