Mission

To plan a safe, efficient, and sustainable national airport system by providing airport planning, environmental, sustainability, land acquisition and relocation, and land use compatibility guidance to U.S. airports and FAA field offices.

• The division's airport planning responsibilities include providing guidance and assistance on airport master, layout, capacity, airspace and system plans, and aviation forecasts. Activities include producing the United States' National Airport Plan (the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems), preparing reports on airport capacity, and collecting boarding and cargo data to determine airport categories.
• The division's environmental programs help airports implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other environmental laws and regulations, in an efficient manner. Activities include providing guidance and assistance on these topics, and reviewing environmental analyses of major airport projects, airport noise compatibility plans, and airport noise and access restrictions. The division also manages programs that improve airport air quality, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
• The division also provides support and guidance on airport land acquisition and relocation assistance, surplus property, airport land use compatibility, and other airport real property matters.

General Inquiries

• Manager
  Mike Hines
• Assistant Manager
  Patrick Magnotta
• Technical Editor
  Taran Triola
• Administrative Assistant
  Rachel McCoy

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