Airport Safety
The Airport Safety Program addresses general aviation airport safety, runway safety, airports certificated under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 139, and safety management systems (SMS).
- Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)
- Airshows
- Drivers and Surface Operators
- Foreign Object Debris Program
- New and Emerging Entrants On Airports
- Open or Close an Airport or Runway
- Part 139 Airport Certification
- Runway Safety Program
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Wildlife Hazard Mitigation
Advisory Circulars (ACs)
Data, Tools, & Resources
- Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
- Airport Acronyms
- Airport Data and Information Portal (ADIP)
- Airport Diagrams
- Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) System
- Airport Safety Information Video Series
- National Transportation Safety Board
- National Wildlife Strike Database
- Notices for Airmen (NOTAMs)
- State Aviation Offices
Part 139 Certification
Guidance & Policy
- Awareness of and Guidance on Maintaining Airport-Owned Approach Lighting Systems and Visual (Including Lighted Navigational) Aids (added 9/15/2023)
- Changes to Order JO 6750.49B on Localizer Snow Evaluation - Letter to Airport Sponsors, November 2019 (PDF) (added 11/4/2019)
- Letter to Airport Sponsors about Using UAS to Disperse Wildlife (added 10/13/2023)
- UAS-Detection and Countermeasures Technology (Counter-UAS) at Airports, May 2019 (PDF)
- Mineral Extraction and Request for Data Update - Interim Guidance (PDF, 1.77 MB)
- Proposed Commercial Space Facilities and Operations at Federally Obligated or Part 139 Airports - Interim Guidance (PDF)
- Protecting Approach and Departure Surfaces - Reminder of Responsibilities
- Thermal Exhaust Plume Impact on Airport Operations: Technical Guidance and Assessment Tool (PDF)
- Orders
- Statutes & Regulations - Certification of Airports (14 CFR Part 139)
Regional Supplemental Guidance
Additional guidance on this topic is available for the following regions of the country:
- Central (IA, KS, MO, NE)
- Northwest Mountain (CO, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, WY)
- Southern (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN, VI)
- Southwest (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)
Common Forms
| Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report a Strike | 5200-7 | Online reporting | Used by pilots, airports, and others to report bird and animal strikes |
| Application for Airport Operating Certificate | 5280-1 | See Part 139 Airport Certification for more information. | |
| Compliance Letter | 5280-6 | Template for FAA staff to use when reporting discrepancies found during Part 139 inspections. | |
| Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration | 7460-1 | E-filing (follow instructions on site) | Notifies the FAA of construction or alteration that might affect navigable airspace (49 CFR part 77) |
| Notice of Landing Area Proposal | 7480-1 | E-filing (follow instructions on site) | Notifies the FAA of any construction, alteration, activation, deactivation, or change to the status or use of a civil or joint-use (civil/military) airport (part 157) |
Federal Register Notices
| Subject/Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Airport Safety Management System (SMS) Final Rule (88 FR 11642) | 2/23/2023 |
| Applicability of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Review of Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Plans (81 FR 72145) (PDF) | 10/13/2016 |
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Fuel System Icing Inhibitor Video
Control of Fuel System Icing Inhibitor and Diesel Exhaust Fluid at Airports
FAA Disclaimer: The Energy Institute (EI) produced the video. The EI is a non-profit chartered professional membership body, based in the United Kingdom, that brings together professionals working globally across the energy sector. The body works to address global challenges and uses their skills and knowledge to suggest safety practices that also protect the environment. The FAA encourages users of the aviation system to clearly and safely label Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Fuel System Icing Inhibitor and keep them stored in separate areas, to avoid any accidental mixing of fluids.
Last updated: Monday, February 3, 2025