With the expected growth in air transportation, we will need to make greater efforts and adopt new measures to continue improving aviation safety. The use of Safety Management Systems (SMS) at airports can contribute to this effort by helping airports detect and correct safety problems before they result in aircraft accidents or incidents. We are introducing SMS to airports in several ways.

For Part 139 Airports

• External SMS — SMS for Part 139 Airports
  • Airport SMS Pilot Studies

For FAA and Safety Risk Management in Airports Projects

• Internal SMS — FAA SMS and Safety Risk Management in Airport Projects

SMS Guidance, Tools, & Related Information

• AC 150/5200-37, Introduction to Safety Management Systems for Airport Operators
• Order 5200.11, FAA Airports Safety Management System (SMS)
• FAA Safety Management Systems Website
• ICAO Safety Management Manual (4th Edition) (PDF)
• More SMS Guidance, Tools, & Related Information »