The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program allows the collection of PFC fees up to $4.50 for every boarded passenger at commercial airports controlled by public agencies. 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)
- Series 150 AC Library
- ACs - PFC Program
- AC Checklist for AIP and PFC Projects (3/2014) (PDF) (added 3/20/2014)
- Also see Obstruction Marking and Lighting, AC 70/7460-1
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Data, Tools, & Resources
Guidance & Policy
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PFC Order (5500.1)
See Chapter 10 for PFC levels above $3. - PFC Assurances (PDF)
- PFC Audit Guides
- PFC Statute and Regulation
- PFC Updates
- ACC/FAA Best Practices, 2008 (PDF)
- Bulletin 1: Best Practices-Surface Access to Airports (PDF)
Related Information on Non-FAA Sites
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)
- Southwest (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)
- Western-Pacific (AZ, CA, HI, NV)
PFC Statute & Regulation
Passenger Facility Charges (14 CFR Part 158)
PFC Statute (49 U.S.C. Sec. 40117) (PDF)
PFC Regulation: Part 158 (without Preamble), June 22, 2007 (PDF)
Original Preamble to PFC Regulation, May 22, 1991:
- Preamble (divided into eight parts for easier download)
- Preamble Assurances and Miscellaneous Issues (divided into two parts for easier download)
PFC Updates
PFC Update memos provide policy updates for the PFC program in response to changes in industry practices and program emphases.
| Number and Title | Date |
|---|---|
| PFC Update 69-12: Implementation of Changes from the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (PDF) (added 9/14/2012) | 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 |
| More » | |
PFC Forms
| Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
