PFC Process

Central Regional Airports Division

The following represents the primary steps that are necessary when requesting PFC funding for a project.

Public agency develops a list of projects propose to include PFC funds.
FAA meets with public agency on PFC projects, consultation, process etc...(optional).
Public agency develops project description and financial data.
Public agency notifies air carriers of consultation meeting.

Public Agency holds consultation meeting - Agency must conduct meeting 30-45 days after date of notification.
Air carriers provide certification of agreement/disagreement no later than 30 days after consultation meeting.

Public agency prepares and submits PFC application
- FAA reviews draft application (optional, but recommended for quicker review and approval).
FAA receives final PFC application.

FAA Determines if Application is Substantially Complete - This must occur within 30 days of receipt.
Airport Notification of Supplement to FAA - This must be made within 15 days of completeness finding (as needed).
FAA Review Period - This ends 120 days from date of receipt of application.
FAA Files Notice for publication in Federal Register.
Public Comment period ends 30-days after publication of notice.
FAA (Region) prepares prepared Record of Decision if there is no controversy.
FAA (Washington) prepares Record of Decision if there is controversy.
Application is approved/disapproved by Associate Administrator for Airports or Regional Airports Division Director on or before end of 120 day period.

Airport notifies air carriers of approval and informs them to begin collection.
Collection begins on 1st day of month, at least 60 days from carrier notification.
Air carriers remit PFCs to airport monthly.
Quarterly report filed by airport with FAA.

If you require additional information regarding application of a PFC within the FAA Central Region, please contact the Central Region PFC Specialist.

Last updated: Tuesday, August 2, 2022