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150/5390-4 - Draft AC 150/5390-4, Vertical Flight Aircraft Infrastructure Design

Document Information

Number
150/5390-4
Title
Draft AC 150/5390-4, Vertical Flight Aircraft Infrastructure Design
Status
Active
Date issued
2026-10-22
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-100, Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division
Description

This draft AC provides standards for the planning, design, and construction of takeoff and landing facilities serving vertical flight aircraft. Once finalized and published, it will cancel AC 150/5390-2D, Heliport Design, dated January 5, 2023, and Engineering Brief 105A, Vertiport Design, Supplemental Guidance to Advisory Circular 150/5390-2D, Heliport Design, dated December 27, 2024.

Please see the industry letter for instructions for submitting comments.

Vertical Flight Aircraft Infrastructure Design Industry Day

The FAA will host a virtual Industry Day on November 10, 2026, from 10 am to 1:30 pm EST. Please see the industry letter for more information and instructions for registering.

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