Flight Standards Realignment Information
Visitor Information on COVID-19 Precautions
We strongly recommend making an appointment with the FSDO before coming to the office.
In accordance with CDC Community Transmission Levels, if Transmission Levels are high (Red), the building might close and you will not be permitted entry. In that event, our office would need to know you were coming to inform you of the change and assist you virtually. Lower transmission levels may still require that you wear a mask upon entry to the office.
Please call or email the office to make an appointment — see Office Hours/Contact the Office information on this page.
To report an accident or incident outside of our normal business hours of 7:30 A.M–4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, including holidays, please call the Regional Operations Center at 1-817-222-5006.
Noise complaints and inquiries, including FAA's noise complaint inquiry policy. Complaints can be directly submitted via the Noise Portal.
Low flying aircraft information. Complaints can be submitted to the IND FSDO office via this form..
Office Information
- Indianapolis FSDO Service Area Map (PDF)
- Other Indiana County Service Areas (PDF)
- Office Hours/Contact the Office
- Indianapolis FSDO Employee Directory (PDF)
- Republic CMT Employee Directory (PDF)
- FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam)
The Indianapolis Flight Standards Office Is open by appointment only.
To schedule appointments 24 hours in advance, please call (317) 837-4400 to leave a voicemail, or submit requests via email. We monitor this system continuously, and we will promptly return your call or email.
- When scheduling an appointment with the Indianapolis FSDO, please review FAA Guidance before visiting. You can use the link below to prepare prior to your arrival.
The Indianapolis FSDO supports and highly encourages the public's use of IACRA. IACRA can expedite the process of most certificate issuances in conjunction with your appointment at our office. For instructions, frequently asked questions, or additional help, please use the main IACRA link shown below.
- IACRA — Integrated Airmen Certification and Rating Application
- Until further notice, the Indianapolis Flight Standards Office is not accepting appointments for the following Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) functions:
- Remote Pilot Certificates
- Foreign Pilots
- Verification of Authenticity of a Foreign License/Medical (FAA Letter of Authenticity)
- CFI Renewals
- Private Pilot Certificate Based on Foreign Certificate
- Military Competency
- 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, visit the following website and select GL11 or any other office location: FAA Designee Locator
- The Indianapolis FSDO also supports the use of the Civil Aviation Registry Electronic Services (CARES) website for individual aircraft owners. Click on the ‘Sign In/Register’ link in the top right corner to utilize the site.
- Until further notice, the Indianapolis Flight Standards Office is not accepting appointments for the following Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) functions:
Aviation Safety Knowledge Management Environment (ASKME) Airworthiness Certification (AWC) automates and expedites the process of airworthiness requests from the public and FAA designees. The Indianapolis FSDO supports and highly encourages public and designee use of AWC.
- Applicant Portal
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Designee Portal
- AWC requires that you establish an account for security purposes. To create your account, click the ‘New User Sign-Up’ link.
- AWC expedites the process of most certificate issuances, including:
- Special Airworthiness Certificates
- Standard Airworthiness Certificates
- Special Flight Permits
Aircraft
- Accident & Incident Data
- Airworthiness Certification
- Field Approvals
- Registration
- Safety Alerts (AD, SAIB, SDR, & More)
- Technical Information (TCDS, TSO, STC, PMA, MMEL)