CertAlerts for Part 139 Airport Certification
CertAlerts give the FAA Airports Safety and Operations Division a quick way of providing additional guidance on Part 139 Airport Certification and related issues to FAA inspectors and staff. If you have questions about a particular CertAlert, please see the appropriate CertAlert Log for contact information.
CertAlert Logs
- Calendar Year 2025 (PDF)
- Calendar Year 2024
- Calendar Year 2023
- Calendar Year 2022
- Calendar Year 2021 (PDF)
- Cancelled CertAlerts (PDF)
CertAlerts
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| 25-01 | Improve Airfield Safety with Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters (VMATs) and Runway Incursion Warning Systems (RIWS) (PDF) |
| 24-11 | Required Output Based Testing After Completion of Fluorine Free Foam (F3) Transition (PDF) |
| 24-10 | Clarifications Regarding Restrictive Use Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) (PDF) Editorially updated 3/2025 |
| 24-09 | Airport Emergency Plan, Sabotage, Hijack Incidents, and Other Unlawful Interference with Operations and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: Operational Requirements (PDF) |
| 24-08 | Pavement Classification Rating (PCR) Reporting |
| 24-07 | Fluorine Free Foam (F3) Training Video |
| 24-06 | Video Release: Airport Operators: Decreasing Vehicle Pedestrian Deviations (V/PDs) |
| 24-05 | Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Memorandum on Rinsing Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicles Transitioning from Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) to Fluorine-Free Foam (F3) Note: This CertAlert cancels CertAlert 24-04 |
| 24-04 | Information on Best Practices for Cleaning Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicles Transitioning from Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) to Fluorine-Free Foam (F3) - Cancelled by 24-05 |
| 24-03 | Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management |
| 24-02 | Autonomous Ground Vehicle Systems (AGVS) Technology on Airports |
| 24-01 | Part 139 Requirements for Issuing a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) When the Airport Operator Has No Operative Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Equipment Available on the Airport Editorially updated 3/2025 |
| 23-08 | Considerations for Use of Unmanned Aircraft in Support of Airport Wildlife Dispersal |
| 23-07 | Availability of Fluorine Free Foam (F3) on the Navy’s Qualified Products List (QPL) |
| 23-06 | Review and/or Revision of Aircraft Towing/Ground Handling Procedures for the Safety of the Wing and/or Tail Walkers |
| 23-05 | Release of Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5210-23A, ARFF Vehicle and High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) Operation, Training and Qualifications, and Addendum |
| 23-04 | Jet Fuel Contamination with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) |
| 23-03 | Airport-Owned Approach Lighting System Oversight See also Awareness of and Guidance on Maintaining Airport-Owned Approach Lighting Systems and Visual (Including Lighted Navigational) Aids |
| 23-02 | Airport Safety Management System |
| 23-01 | New Military Specification for Performance-Based Standards for Fluorine-Free Aircraft Fire Fighting Foam (updated 8/28/2023) Note: Updated Par. 2c to clarify that perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) may be present in AFFF as a byproduct of manufacture, but are no longer intentionally added. |
| 22-09 | Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) Additional Emphasis and Procedure Awareness for Airport Operators Note: This CertAlert cancels CertAlerts 18-04 and 18-07. Editorially updated 3/2025. |
| 22-08 | Deicing/Anti-Icing Product Awareness |
| 22-07 | Movement Area Training and Situational Awareness |
| 22-06 | Awareness Video for Collecting and Reporting Wildlife Strikes with Aircraft |
| 22-05 | Inspection and Maintenance of In-Pavement Equipment |
| 22-04 | Awareness Video and Requirements Associated with Protection of NAVAIDs (added 10/7/2022) |
| 22-03 | Self-Inspections and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) |
| 22-02 | Airport Emergency Exercise Coordination |
| 22-01 | Publication announcement of Advisory Circular (AC)150/5200-28G, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) for Airport Operators - Cancelled 2/2025 |
| 21-07 | NOTAM examples for Airport Operations/Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Frequency Monitoring During Air Traffic Contingency Operations (PDF) (updated 12/20/2021) Note: Updated Purpose statement to clarify that NOTAM examples should be used when an air traffic facility has an unplanned and immediate closure during, not outside of, normal hours of operation. |
| 21-06 | Release Announcement of the Preparing For Airport Winter Operations Video (PDF) |
| 21-05 | Part 139 Extinguishing Agent Requirements |
| 21-04 | Updated Guidance for Airport Emergency Plans (AEP) under 14 CFR Part 139.325(b)(7) (PDF) |
| 21-03 | Deployment of Automated Closure/Restriction Notice Diagrams (CND) for Airports (PDF) |
| 21-02 | Reserved |
| 21-01 | Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Testing at Certificated Part 139 Airports (PDF) |
| 20-03 | Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Examples when Closing Runway(s) and/or Taxiway(s) to Temporarily Park Aircraft |
| 20-02 (updated) | Temporary Parking of Overflow Aircraft (PDF) (updated 3/24/2020) Note: Revisions are marked in the document. |
| 20-01 | Required Training for Vehicle Operators Prior to Accessing the Movement Area |
| 19-04 | Non-Compliant Fire Service Plus Product FireAde Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) (PDF) |
| 19-03 | Recall of Non-Compliant Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) (PDF) - Cancelled by 19-04 |
| 19-02 | Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Testing at Certificated Part 139 Airports (PDF) - Cancelled by 21-01 |
| 19-01 | Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Testing at Certificated Part 139 Airports - Cancelled by 19-02 |
| 18-07 | NOTAM Procedure Awareness Associated with Winter Operations (PDF) - Cancelled by 22-09 Note: Paragraph 2d was revised to indicate the expected release of Order 7930.2S. |
| 18-06 | Clarification of Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training (PDF) |
| 18-05 | Handling Aircraft with Smoke, Odors, and/or Fumes (PDF) |
| 18-04 | Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) Additional Emphasis for Airport Operators (PDF) - Cancelled by 22-09 |
| 18-03 | Clarification of Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training - Cancelled by 18-06 |
| 18-02 | Reminders for Using the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) (PDF) |
| 18-01 | Minimizing Operational Impacts During Snow and Ice Control Events (PDF) |
| 17-01 | Fueling Vehicle Fire Safety Notice (PDF) |
| 16-10 | Announcement of Publication of New Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5200-28F, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for Airport Operators (PDF) |
| 16-09 | Particles in Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Tanks on Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicles and AFFF Storage Tanks Note: Thank you for participating in our survey. The online survey is now closed. If you need to report particulates, please see the CertAlert for instructions and contact information. |
| 16-08 | Announcement of a Ban on All Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone Devices from Air Transportation in the United States (PDF) |
| 16-07 | Personnel and Equipment in the Runway Safety Area (RSA) (PDF) |
| 16-06 | Announcement of the Take Off and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) Initiative Implementation Date and Time (PDF) |
| 16-05 | Update on Mil-Spec Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) |
| 16-04 | Informational Webinars on Airport Condition Reporting and the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) |
| 16-03 | Recommended Wildlife Exclusion Fencing (PDF) |
| 16-02 | Airport Snow and Ice Control Plan Revision |
| 16-01 | Operational Safety During Snow Removal Activities (PDF) |
| 14-03 | Preventive Maintenance of In-Pavement Lighting Systems (PDF) |
| 14-02 | Increase in the Numbers of Vehicles and/or Equipment Inadvertently Hitting and Damaging Airplanes in the Ramp/Gate Areas (PDF) |
| 14-01 | Seasonal Mitigation of Hazardous Species at Airports: Attention to Snowy Owls (PDF) |
| 13-06 | Field Condition Reporting (FICON) Limitations When Using the NOTAM Manager System Drop-Down List - Cancelled |
| 13-05 | Publication Announcement: JO 7930.2N, Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) - Cancelled |
| 13-04 | Additional Precautions for Approaching Aircraft with Ballistic Parachutes, Ejection Seats, and Airbags |
| 13-03 | Coordination of High Risk Flight Test Activities at Airports (PDF) |
| 13-02 | Final Rule: Safety Enhancements, Certification of Airports (78 FR 3311) - Cancelled |
| 13-01 | Federal and State Depredation Permit Assistance |
| 12-06 | Ground Vehicle Operations on Airports -- Increase in the Numbers of Vehicle/Pedestrian Deviations (V/PDs) and Runway Incursions (RIs) in the Last Two Quarters of FY 2012 - Cancelled |
| 12-05 | FAA Safety Inspections of Joint Use Airport (JUA) Facilities Using Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Determining ARFF Compliance with Part 139 Requirements |
| 12-04 | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Safety Alert about SCBA Face Piece Lenses - Cancelled |
| 12-03 | Change 1 to Advisory Circular 150/5200-30C, Airport Winter Safety and Operations - Cancelled |
| 12-02 | NOTAM Transition - Cancelled |
| 12-01 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled |
| 11-04 | Announcement of Order JO 7930.2M, Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), Change 2; Notice JO 7930.93, Reporting of Field Conditions (FICON); and Notice JO 7930.94, Use of 'Work in Progress' in Notices to Airmen - Cancelled by 13-05 |
| 11-03 | Clarification on Winter Operations Pavement Assessment Reporting in the NOTAM System - Cancelled |
| 11-02 | Identifying Mil-Spec Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) - Cancelled |
| 11-01 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled by 12-01 |
| 10-03 | Extension of Airport Emergency Plan Submission Date to June 30, 2011 - Cancelled |
| 10-02 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled by 11-01 |
| 10-01 | Interpretation of the Term 'Consecutive Calendar Months' as Used in Part 139, Certification of Airports (PDF) |
| 09-17 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled by 10-02 |
| 09-16 | Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Product Recall - Cancelled |
| 09-15 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled by 09-17 |
| 09-14 | IAFC Releases Two New Alternative Fuels Training Packages for First Responders - Cancelled |
| 09-13 | Aircraft Surface Excursions During Winter Operations - Cancelled |
| 09-12 | Airport Planning for Pandemic flu including H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update - Cancelled |
| 09-11 | Safety During Construction and Reducing Runway Incursions - Cancelled |
| 09-10 | Wildlife Hazard Assessments in Accordance with Part 139 Requirements - Cancelled |
| 09-09 | Airport Planning for Pandemic Flu Including H1N1 (Swine Flu) - Cancelled by 09-12 |
| 09-08 | Composites Training and Information (PDF) |
| 09-07 | Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Training Facilities - Update - Cancelled |
| 09-06 | Closing Active Runway for FOD Checks Increases Safe Operations - Cancelled |
| 09-05 | Reporting Declared Distances to Aeronautical Information Services (PDF) |
| 09-04 | Aircraft Surface Excursions During Winter Operations - Cancelled by 09-13 |
| 09-03 | Availability of the Advisory Circular on Airport Winter Safety and Operations - Cancelled |
| 09-02 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled by 09-15 |
| 09-01 | Notice to Users of Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Air Mask Equipment - Cancelled |
| 08-12 | Safety Risks for Operating Supertugs (TLTV) in the Movement Area and Air Operations Area (AOA) when Towing Large Air Carrier Aircraft - Cancelled |
| 08-11 | NTSB Recommendations for Clear and Concise Airport Communications - Cancelled |
| 08-10 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled by 09-02 |
| 08-09 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled by 08-10 |
| 08-08 | Interpretation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 407 Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing paragraph 4.3.6.7 - Cancelled |
| 08-07 | Guidance on the High-Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) - Cancelled |
| 08-06 | Super-tug Operations on Part 139 airports (All surfaces) - Cancelled |
| 08-05 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled by 08-09 |
| 08-04 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled by 08-05 |
| 08-03 | Status of the Cessna 208B Caravan and the Applicability of 14 CFR Part 139 to Airports that It Serves in Scheduled Commercial Operations |
| 08-02 | AC 150-5200-28D, Notices to Airmen for Airport Operators (NOTAMs) - Cancelled |
| 08-01 | AC 150-5200-28D, Notices to Airmen for Airport Operators (NOTAMs) - Cancelled |
| 07-11 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled by 08-04 |
| 07-10 | Vehicle Pedestrian Deviation Runway Incursions - Cancelled |
| 07-09 | Class D Fire Fighting Agents – Update Cancels Certalert 07-08. |
| 07-06 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled |
| 07-05 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled |
| 07-04 | Fuel Safety Training - Update - Cancelled |
| 07-03 | Part 139 Airport Inactive Status |
| 07-02 | U.S Government Employees/Contractors Seeking Unescorted Motor Vehicle Access to the Movement Area at a Part 139 Certificated Airport are Required to Meet the Specific Airport's Movement Area Access Requirements - Cancelled |
| 07-01 | Need for Better Dissemination of Runway/Taxiway Closure Information and Construction on an Airport - Cancelled |
| 06-08 | NFPA 407/2007 Edition - Cancelled |
| 06-07 | Requests by State Wildlife Agencies to Facilitate and Encourage Habitat for State-Listed Threatened and Endangered Species and Species of Special Concern on Airports (PDF) |
| 06-06 | Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Training Schools - Cancelled Certalerts 4-10 and 4-17. Cancelled by 09-07. |
| 06-05 | Stop Runway Incursions and Surface Incidents Now - Cancelled |
| 06-04 | P-23 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle - Cancelled |
| 06-03 | Embraer 170/190 (ERJ 170/190) ARFF Door Operation Notice - Cancelled |
| 06-02 | Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Meeting MIL-F-24385 - Cancelled |
| 06-01 | Issuance of SAMS 23 - Cancelled |
| 04-18 | Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Training Facility Pool Size (Fixed and Mobile) (MS Word) |
| 04-16 | Deer Hazard to Aircraft and Deer Fencing - Cancelled by CertAlert 16-03 |
| 04-12 | Dry Chemical Systems Inspection and Maintenance (MS Word) |
| 02-08 | PAPI Operation (MS Word) |
| 02-07 | Air Show Event Ground Operations Plan (MS Word) |
| 02-04 | Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Concentrations, Restrictions, and Other User Guidelines (MS Word, 2.05 MB) |
| 02-01 | Aircraft Departing/Landing on Closed Runways (MS Word) |
| 01-03 | Magnetic Variation |
| 00-03 | Use of the term 'Stopway' (PDF) |
| 00-01 | Public Safety Personnel Operating in the Movement Area (PDF) |
| 98-05 | Grasses Attractive To Hazardous Wildlife (PDF) |
| 98-03 | ARFF Index (PDF) |
| 98-02 | Airports with Less than Full-time ARFF Coverage (PDF) |
| 97-10 | Snow Removal (PDF) |
| 97-09 | Wildlife Hazard Management Plan Outline (PDF) (cancelled 2/7/2020) |
| 97-08 | Friction Testing Vehicles (PDF) |
| 97-02 | FAA/ADC Relationship - Cancelled |
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