Houston FSDO

Office Hours/Contact Us

12650 N. Featherwood Drive
Suite 230
Houston, Texas 77034-4411

Phone: (281) 929-7000 or (888) 285-2127
Fax: (281) 929-7059

Email the Office

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Office visits by appointment only

Local FSDO Information

All visits to the office are by appointment only.

Please contact the HOU FSDO main telephone number.

Maintenance

Maintenance appointments are scheduled on Tuesdays

Operations

Operations appointments are scheduled on Thursdays only for the following:
- Name Changes
- Nationality Changes
- CFI Renewals based on "Duties and Responsibilities"

Contact DPEs for the following:

Foreign Pilots, Military Competencies, and CFI Renewals
Verification of Authenticity of a Foreign License/Medical (FAA Letter of Authenticity)
SIC type rating applications
SOE restriction removals
Restricted ATP limitation removal
Student pilot certificates (seeking Private or Sport privileges)
Ground Instructor applications (Basic, Advanced and Instrument)

To locate a DPE, an airman can visit the FAA Designee Locator

The New Small UAS Rule (Part 107), including all pilot and operating rules, is in effect as of 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 29, 2016.

The Houston FSDO is not accepting appointments at this time for Remote Pilot Certificates.

UAS and Remote Pilot Certificate questions

Inspection Authorization Renewal 2025

IA renewal qualifications can be found on the Dynamic Regulatory System website in Order 8900.1 Volume 5 Chapter 5, Section 8, Renew a Part 65 Inspection Authorization.

The FAA preferred method for IA renewal is using the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA). Instructions for renewal can be found in the Inspection Authorization Renewal User Guide (IACRA).(PDF)

U.S. Mail or Electronic Mail (Email). FAA offices may process IA renewal applications received by mail or email. Applications must include the evidence required to establish the IA holder’s renewal eligibility. IA Packets received by email or U.S. Mail after midnight on March 31, 2025, will not be renewed.

In Person by Appointment. The Houston Flight Standards offers the option of IA renewal by in-person appointment. The certifying officer will ensure the applicant receives a renewal letter in person. However, if the renewal is not completed during the appointment, the Houston FSDO will mail or email a completed IA renewal letter to the IA holder following renewal completion. Contact the Houston FSDO for in person walk in hours of operation and schedule. During the in person renewal, the certifying official will assist the applicant with the IACRA process for IA renewal. The renewal may take more time to complete depending on the volume of in person applicants and certifying officials on duty.

Inspection Authorization Activity Record (PDF)
FAA form 8610-1 (PDF)

It is suggested the applicant periodically review the Inspection Authorization Renewal tab throughout the month of March for revised guidance or changes.

Contact the Houston FSDO for the latest IA renewal seminar’s location and dates.

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