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FACT3: Airport Capacity Needs in the National Airspace System (PDF)
The Future Airport Capacity Task (FACT3) report identifies airports that are at risk for significant delays and congestion through 2020 and 2030. The report concludes that NextGen technologies and procedures as well as runway improvements are key to addressing future airport capacity constraints. Learn more about FACT3.
Thermal Exhaust Plume Impact on Airport Operations: Technical Guidance and Assessment Tool (PDF)
Thermal exhaust plumes in the vicinity of airports may pose a unique hazard to aircraft in critical phases of flight and are incompatible with airport operations. Sponsors, state and local planning organizations, and permitting jurisdictions can use a MITRE-developed tool to ensure their planning and land use development decisions adequately evaluate the potential effects.
Airport Safety Information Video Series Launched
This new video series provides the airport community with information that will help them continue to operate the nation's airports safely and efficiently. Visitors can sign up to receive email alerts whenever we post a new video.
New AIP Handbook (Order 5100.38D)
The AIP Handbook provides FAA staff with guidance to manage the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
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