The federal government can transfer surplus real and personal property to eligible airport sponsors for airport purposes. This includes military bases that are closed under the Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC).

The property is generally transferred at no cost if it is used for airport purposes. This may include nonaeronautical-use property that generates revenue for airport operations, maintenance, and development.

Disposal Agencies

The FAA works with the following federal disposal agencies:

• For most surplus property/airport property disposals:
  • General Services Administration - Office of Property Disposal
• For bases and airfields closed under the BRAC:
  • Department of Defense - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
  • Air Force Civil Engineer Center
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Requirements and Application Procedures

• Surplus Real Property Application (FAA Template) (MS Word)
  Terms and conditions of transfer for airport property. Surplus real property applications are sent to the appropriate disposal agency.

Process

1. Current and potential airport sponsors interested in surplus real and related personal property for airport use should contact the appropriate region or field offices of the appropriate disposal agency.
2. Once property is located, sponsors should contact the appropriate FAA Airports District or Regional Offices. The FAA will help with planning for aviation reuse and determining if the property is suitable for transfer as airport property.
3. Once property is transferred, the FAA ensures compliance with conveyance terms through the Airport Compliance Program.

Program Guidance

For additional information on the requirements and procedures, see:

• AC 150/5150-2, Federal Surplus Personal Property Program for Public Airport Purposes