External SMS (SMS for Part 139 Airports)
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 plan to introduce SMS to Airports in several ways.
SMS for Airports Industry Day - March 30, 2023
FAA and industry experts discussed the new SMS for part 139 Airports rule, and a panel of SMS Champions from airports, airlines and a flight school spoke about their experiences with SMS.
External SMS Resources
- Airports Required to Implement SMS
- Part 139 Airports Required to Implement SMS
An updated Part 139 Airport Certification Status List identifies airports at which SMS is required.
- Part 139 Airports Required to Implement SMS
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the External SMS (updated 7/10/2024)
- Getting Started
- SMS Rule
Contact Us
- External SMS Program
Ken Taira
Acting SMS Project Manager
Airport Safety and Operations Division
(847) 294-7519
Contact SMS Program Manager - Other FAA SMS Contacts
Last updated: Monday, July 15, 2024