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Modifications of Standards (MoSs) for A380s/B747-8s/New Large Aircraft

The following U.S. airports have approved Modifications of Standards (MoS) in place to accommodate A380 and B-747-8 operations.

Note: This list includes destination airports only, not alternate airports. Air carriers looking for information about diversion/alternate airports (non primary destinations) should contact their principle inspector(s).

AIRBUS 380 MoS

  • ANC - Anchorage International Airport
  • ATL - Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport
  • BOS - Boston Logan International Airport
  • DEN - Denver International Airport
  • DFW - Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
  • HNL - Honolulu International Airport
  • IAD - Washington Dulles International Airport
  • IAH - Houston Intercontinental Airport, Texas
  • JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
  • LAX - Los Angeles International Airport
  • MCO - Orlando International Airport
  • MEM - Memphis International Airport
  • MIA - Miami International Airport
  • ORD - Chicago O'Hare International Airport
  • SDF - Louisville International Airport, Kentucky
  • SFO - San Francisco International Airport

BOEING 747-8 MoS

  • ANC - Anchorage International Airport
  • ATL - Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport
  • BOS - Boston Logan International Airport
  • BQN - Rafael Hernandez Airport, Puerto Rico
  • CVG - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
  • DEN - Denver International Airport
  • DFW - Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
  • DTW - Detroit Metro International Airport
  • EWR - Newark International Airport, New Jersey
  • GSP - Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, South Carolina
  • HNL - Honolulu International Airport
  • HSV - Huntsville International Airport, Alabama
  • IAD - Washington Dulles International Airport
  • IAH - Houston Intercontinental Airport, Texas
  • IND - Indianapolis International Airport
  • JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
  • LAX - Los Angeles International Airport
  • LCK - Rickenbacker International Airport, Ohio
  • MCO - Orlando International Airport
  • MIA - Miami International Airport
  • ORD - Chicago O'Hare International Airport
  • PDX - Portland International Airport, Oregon
  • RFD - Rockford/Chicago International Airport
  • SEA - Seattle Tacoma International Airport
  • SFO - San Francisco International Airport
  • TOL - Toledo Express Airport, Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What triggers the MoS process?

The MoS process is triggered when the an NLA air carrier officially informs the airport operator that it intends to provide service at the airport.

How do I get a copy of the "latest" Taxi OPS Plan for A380/B747-8/B777-9 operations at an airport?

The airport maintains the latest plans. Please contact the airport NLA point of contact for a copy.

How do I get a list of of airport points of contact (POC) for NLA?

ACI-NA maintains the official list of airport NLA POCs.

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Last updated: Tuesday, August 2, 2022