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

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

Please contact the HOU FSDO main telephone number.

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

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.