AIP Handbook

The AIP Handbook provides guidance to FAA staff about the administration of the Airport Improvement Program.

Draft Order 5100.38E, AIP Handbook

The FAA would like to extend our sincere thank you to everyone who provided feedback on or shared our update to FAA Order 5100.38E, AIP Handbook. The comment period, which included an extension to August 31, 2026, has now closed. We will review the comments over the next few months and address as appropriate. A final updated handbook will be available next summer. 

 

AIP Handbook Instructions

Instructions: Use the links in the "Table of Contents" menu to navigate to the section of the handbook you would like to review. Click on the "" sign next to the chapter, appendix, and table title to expand that section of the menu, and click on the "" sign to collapse that section of the menu.

Table of Contents (TOC)

Chapters

Appendices

List of Tables and Figures

Last updated: Thursday, September 3, 2026