Airport Engineering, Design, & Construction
The FAA develops engineering, design, and construction standards for civil airports, heliports, and seaplane bases. This includes standards for airfield pavement; airport lighting, marking, signs, and other visual aids; safety during construction; surveying and GIS data; deicing, ARFF, and other facilities; bird radar and foreign object detection systems; and more.
- June 17: Errata for Advisory Circular 150/5230-4C, Aircraft Fuel Storage, Handling, and Dispensing on Airports
- May 28: Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Power and Control Assembly (PCA) Siting Clarification Update (2026) (PDF)
- May 27: FAA Review of Plans and Specifications (P&S) for Federally Funded Projects (2026) (PDF). See Construction Plans & Specifications for related policy.
- Factsheet: Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS)
- More New Resources for Airport Projects >>
Regional Supplemental Guidance
Additional guidance on this topic is available for the following regions of the country:
- Central (IA, KS, MO, NE)
- 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)
- Southwest (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)
Popular Forms
| Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Actual Construction or Alteration | 7460-2 | 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) |
| Construction Progress and Inspection Report | 5370-1 | MS Word (43 KB) | The information collected on this form documents the progress of construction work on a project funded with a Federal grant under the AIP. OMB exp. 8/31/2019. |
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Last updated: Friday, July 10, 2026