Document Information

Number

150/5220-25

Title

Airport Avian Radar Systems

Status

Active

Date issued

2010-11-23

Office of Primary Responsibility

AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division

Description

Provides guidance on the use of avian radar systems to supplement an airport’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) and reduce the potential avian threats to aircraft.

See also:

• Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Guidance Letter 12-04: Avian Radars (3/5/2012) Discusses the eligibility of Avian Radar Systems and the justification required to use AIP grant funds to acquire and install them.
• Notice to Manufacturers of Airport Avian Radar Systems about AIP Buy American Requirement (10/28/2011). The FAA is requesting information to determine if waivers to this requirement are needed.

Content

• AC 150/5220-25 (PDF)