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New and Revised FAA Airports Series 150 Advisory Circulars (ACs)

New and Revised FAA Airports Series 150 Advisory Circulars (ACs)
Number Title Publication Date
150/5345-53D Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program (posted 2026-05-27)

New/Revised Comments: May 2026 Addendum to AC 150/5345-53D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012-09-26
150/5230-4C Aircraft Fuel Storage, Handling, and Dispensing on Airports (posted 2026-05-19)

New/Revised Comments: Addendum for Quarter 3 FY 2026 (5/19/2026) 

 

Errata Sheet (3/9/2023)

2021-09-23
150/5210-17C Programs for Training of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Personnel (posted 2025-07-09)

New/Revised Comments: Addendum for Quarter 4 FY 2025 (7/9/2025) 

2015-06-12
150/5220-10F Guide Specification for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicles (posted 2025-06-30) 2025-06-26
150/5340-1M Standards for Airport Markings (posted 2025-06-24)

New/Revised Comments: Errata Sheet to Change 1 of AC 150/5340-1M (6/24/2025)

 

2019-05-10
150/5100-21 State Block Grant Program (posted 2025-06-18)

New/Revised Comments: Updated FAA State Block Grant Program Memorandum of Agreement Template (6/2025)

 

2016-10-31
150/5320-12C Measurement, Construction, and Maintenance of Skid Resistant Airport Pavement Surfaces (posted 2025-06-12)

New/Revised Comments: Change 9: Measurement, Construction, and Maintenance of Skid-Resistant Airport Pavement Surfaces (6/12/2025) - updates list of FAA-approved CFME.

 

1997-03-18
150/5200-34B Construction or Establishment of Landfills Near Public Airports (posted 2025-05-19) 2025-05-15
150/5300-13B Airport Design - Change 1 (posted 2025-04-03)

New/Revised Comments: Errata to Change 1 to AC 150/5300-13B (4/3/2025)

 

 

Change 1 to AC 150/5300-13B (8/16/2024)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024-08-16
150/5335-5D Standardized Method of Reporting Airport Pavement Strength - PCR (posted 2025-03-13)

New/Revised Comments: Letter to Airport Sponsors on Actions Associated with AC 150/5335-5D (2025 update) (3/13/2025)

 

Errata Sheet for AC 150/5335-5D (1/6/2025)

 

 

 

 

2022-04-29
150/5345-42K Specification for Airport Light Bases, Transformer Housings, Junction Boxes, and Accessories (posted 2024-10-31) 2024-09-30
150/5345-44L Specification for Runway and Taxiway Signs (posted 2024-10-31) 2024-09-30
150/5345-46F Specification for Runway, Taxiway, Heliport, and Vertiport Light Fixtures (posted 2024-10-31) 2024-09-30
150/5340-18H Standards for Airport Sign Systems (posted 2024-09-30) 2024-09-30
150/5300-19 Airport Data and Information Program (posted 2024-09-18)

New/Revised Comments: Updated Airport Master Records Data Dictionary (dated 8/2024)

 

 

 

 

 

2015-09-30
150/5200-32C Reporting Wildlife Aircraft Strikes (posted 2024-08-19) 2024-07-31
150/5210-19B 150/5210-19B, Driver’s Enhanced Vision System (DEVS) (posted 2024-05-29) 2024-05-23
150/5210-24A Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management (posted 2024-05-20)

New/Revised Comments: Errata issued 20 May 2024.

 

2024-02-08
150/5210-7E 150/5210-7E, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications (posted 2024-03-26) 2024-03-26
150/5210-14C Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Equipment, Tools and Personal Protective Equipment (posted 2024-02-28) 2024-02-23
150/5210-6E Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Agents for Airports (posted 2024-02-13)

New/Revised Comments: Errata sheet (2/13/2024)

2023-11-27
150/5190-8 Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities (posted 2023-12-07) 2023-12-07
150/5200-18D Airport Safety Self-Inspection (posted 2023-08-29)

New/Revised Comments: Errata Sheet (August 29, 2023)

 

2022-09-27
150/5220-9B Aircraft Arresting Systems on Civil Airports (posted 2023-07-10) 2023-07-10
150/5210-23A ARFF Vehicle and High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) Operation, Training and Qualifications (posted 2023-05-25) 2023-05-25
150/5220-26 Airport Ground Vehicle Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Squitter Equipment (posted 2023-05-10)

New/Revised Comments: Change 3 to AC 150/5220-26 (Consolidated) (3/31/2023). Date updated to show correct signature date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011-11-14
150/5300-20 Submission of On-Airport Proposals for Aeronautical Study (posted 2023-04-07) 2023-04-05
150/5200-37A Safety Management Systems for Airports (posted 2023-02-15) 2023-02-16
150/5390-2D Heliport Design (posted 2023-01-09) 2023-01-05
150/5190-4B Airport Land Use Compatibility Planning (posted 2022-09-16) 2022-09-16
150/5000-9B Guidelines for Sound Insulation of Structures Exposed to Aircraft Noise (posted 2022-06-08) 2022-06-08
150/5200-28G Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) for Airport Operators (posted 2022-05-26) 2022-05-25
150/5345-26E FAA Specification for L-823 Plug and Receptacle, Cable Connectors (posted 2021-12-20) 2021-12-16
150/5345-27F FAA Specification for Wind Cone Assemblies (posted 2021-12-20) 2021-12-15
150/5345-39E Specification for L-853, Runway and Taxiway Retroreflective Markers (posted 2021-10-20)

New/Revised Comments: Errata Sheet (added 10/20/2021)

 

2021-10-12
150/5320-6G Airport Pavement Design and Evaluation (posted 2021-06-07) 2021-06-07
150/5220-23A Frangible Connections (posted 2021-04-15) 2021-04-13
150/5300-16B General Guidance and Specifications for Aeronautical Surveys: Establishment of Geodetic Control and Submission to the National Geodetic Survey (posted 2021-01-06)

New/Revised Comments: Errata sheet (1/6/2021)

 

 

2019-07-08
150/5340-30J Design and Installation Details for Airport Visual Aids (posted 2020-11-17)

New/Revised Comments: Errata Sheet for AC 150/5340-30J (11/17/2020)

2018-02-12
150/5200-30D Airport Field Condition Assessments and Winter Operations Safety (posted 2020-10-30)

New/Revised Comments: Change 2 (10/29/2020)

 

2020-10-29
150/5370-10H Standard Specifications for Construction of Airports (posted 2020-08-19)

New/Revised Comments: Errata for AC 150/5370-10H (8/19/2020)

 

2018-12-21
150/5100-13C Development of State Aviation Standards for Airport Pavement Construction (posted 2020-06-30) 2019-12-06
150/5300-14D Design of Aircraft Deicing Facilities (posted 2020-03-25) 2020-03-17
150/5345-43J Specification for Obstruction Lighting Equipment (posted 2020-03-04)

New/Revised Comments: See the Letter Extending Effective Date of AC 150/5345-43J. This extends the effective date of the AC by six months to September 11, 2020.

 

Errata Sheet for AC 150/5345-43J (dated 4/29/3019)

2019-03-11
150/5200-33C Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or near Airports (posted 2020-02-26) 2020-02-21
150/5210-25A Performance Specification for Airport Vehicle Runway Incursion Warning Systems (RIWS) (posted 2019-12-20) 2019-12-19
150/5210-22 Airport Certification Manual (ACM) (posted 2019-12-10) 2004-04-26
150/5050-4A Community Involvement in Airport Planning (posted 2019-10-29) 2019-10-28
150/5345-28H Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Systems (posted 2019-08-12) 2019-07-29
150/5220-16E Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) for Non-Federal Applications - with Change 1 (posted 2019-02-06) 2017-03-10
150/5200-36B Qualifications for Wildlife Biologist Conducting Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Training Curriculums for Airport Personnel Involved in Controlling Wildlife Hazards on Airports (posted 2019-01-24) 2019-01-24
150/5395-1B Seaplane Bases (posted 2018-09-05) 2018-08-31
150/5200-38 Protocol for the Conduct and Review of Wildlife Hazard Site Visits, Wildlife Hazard Assessments, and Wildlife Hazard Management Plans (posted 2018-08-20) 2018-08-20
150/5360-13A Airport Terminal Planning (posted 2018-07-25) 2018-07-13
150/5370-2G Operational Safety on Airports During Construction (posted 2017-12-15) 2017-12-13
150/5360-14A Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities (posted 2017-12-14)

New/Revised Comments: OPR transfer from Office of Airports Safety and Standards, AAS – Airports Engineering Division (AAS-100) to the Office of Civil Rights, ACR - the National External Operations, Policy & Compliance Programs Office (ACR-4). 02/09/2026

2017-12-06
150/5300-17C Standards for Using Remote Sensing Technologies in Airport Surveys (Consolidated to Include Change 1) (posted 2017-10-04)

New/Revised Comments: Change 1 to AC 150/5300-17C (9/29/2017). 

2011-09-30
150/5100-17 Land Acquisition and Relocation Assistance for Airport Improvement Program Assisted Projects (Consolidated through Change 7) (posted 2007-10-30)

New/Revised Comments: Change 7 to AC 150/5100-17, Land Acquisition and Relocation Assistance for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Assisted Projects

2017-07-10
150/5000-17 Critical Aircraft and Regular Use Determination (posted 2017-06-21) 2017-06-20
150/5345-49D Specification L-854, Radio Control Equipment (posted 2017-05-03) 2017-01-17
150/5070-6B Airport Master Plans (posted 2017-01-27)

New/Revised Comments: Change 2 (1/27/2015)

2005-07-29
150/5220-20A Airport Snow and Ice Control Equipment (posted 2016-11-02)

New/Revised Comments: Errata Sheet for AC 150/5220-20A (11/2/2016)

2014-09-24
150/5100-20 Guidance on the Extraction of Oil and Gas on Federally Obligated Airports (posted 2016-06-03) 2016-03-23
150/5100-19D Guide for Airport Financial Reports Filed by Airport Sponsors (posted 2016-04-28)

New/Revised Comments: Editorially revised to update mailing address for extension requests (4/28/2016).

2011-06-23
150/5300-18B General Guidance and Specifications for Submission of Aeronautical Surveys to NGS: Field Data Collection and Geographic Information System (GIS) Standards (posted 2016-02-02)

New/Revised Comments: We have re-activated this AC until further notice. Please see the letter cancelling AC 150/5300-18C and re-activating AC 150/5300-18B (2/2/2016).

 

 

Change 1 - incorporates updated airport data collection standards and deletes outdated information (2/24/2014) 

2009-05-21
150/5370-12B Quality Management for Federally Funded Airport Construction Projects (posted 2015-09-29) 2015-09-14
150/5100-14E Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects (posted 2015-09-28)

New/Revised Comments: Change 1 to AC 150/5100-14E (9/25/2015). See the consolidated version of the AC.

2014-09-30
150/5210-20A Ground Vehicle Operations to include Taxiing or Towing an Aircraft on Airports (posted 2015-09-02) 2015-09-01
150/5345-10H Specification for Constant Current Regulators and Regulator Monitors (posted 2014-11-21) 2014-11-05
150/5380-7B Airport Pavement Management Program (PMP) (posted 2014-10-31) 2014-10-10
150/5380-6C Guidelines and Procedures for Maintenance of Airport Pavements (posted 2014-10-30) 2014-10-10
150/5320-17A Airfield Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating Manuals (posted 2014-09-16) 2014-09-10
150/5340-26C Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid Facilities (posted 2014-07-01) 2014-06-20
150/5360-12F Airport Signing and Graphics (posted 2013-09-30) 2013-09-26
150/5340-5D Segmented Circle Airport Marker System (posted 2013-09-26) 2013-09-25
150/5320-5D Airport Drainage Design (posted 2013-09-24) 2013-08-15
150/5345-7F Specification for L-824 Underground Electrical Cable for Airport Lighting Circuits (posted 2013-08-19) 2013-08-19
150/5000-15B Announcement of Availability of Airport-Related Research and Development Products (posted 2013-07-25) 2013-07-23
150/5220-22B Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) for Aircraft Overruns (posted 2012-09-28) 2012-09-27
150/5150-2C Federal Surplus Personal Property Program for Public Airport Purposes (posted 2012-08-31) 2012-08-31
150/5220-21C Aircraft Boarding Equipment (posted 2012-06-29) 2012-06-29
150/5345-56B Specification for L-890 Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS) (posted 2011-10-13) 2011-09-29
150/5370-11B Use of Nondestructive Testing in the Evaluation of Airport Pavements (posted 2011-10-03) 2011-09-30
150/5370-15B Airside Applications for Artificial Turf (posted 2011-10-03) 2011-09-30
150/5345-47C Specification for Series to Series Isolation Transformers for Airport Lighting Systems (posted 2011-08-22) 2011-07-22
150/5370-17 Airside Use of Heated Pavement Systems (posted 2011-03-31) 2011-03-29
150/5200-31C Airport Emergency Plan (Consolidated AC includes Change 2) (posted 2010-12-01)

New/Revised Comments: Consolidated AC includes Change 2. Change 1 revised the implementation date by which all part 139 certificated airports must use the standards in this AC from the original date of “no later than one year from the effective date of this AC” (i.e., June 19, 2010) to December 31, 2010. Change 2 changes the implementation date by which AEPs must be submitted to June 30, 2011.

2009-06-19
150/5220-25 Airport Avian Radar Systems (posted 2010-11-24) 2010-11-23
150/5000-16 Announcement of Availability of the Guide for Private Flyers - U.S. International Airports (posted 2010-10-01) 2010-09-29
150/5220-17B Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Training Facilities (posted 2010-09-30)

New/Revised Comments: Errata Sheet for AC 150/5220-17B

OPR Transfer from AAS-100 to AAS-300 (02/09/2026)

2010-09-30
150/5345-3G Specification for L-821, Panels for the Control of Airport Lighting (posted 2010-09-30) 2010-09-29
150/5210-13C Airport Water Rescue Plans and Equipment (posted 2010-09-29) 2010-09-29
150/5345-12F Specification for Airport and Heliport Beacons (posted 2010-09-29) 2010-09-24
150/5345-51B Specification for Discharge-Type Flashing Light Equipment (posted 2010-09-23)

New/Revised Comments: Added Notice to Manufacturers of Airport Lighting and Navigation Aid Equipment about AIP Buy American Requirement.

2010-09-08
150/5210-5D Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport (posted 2010-03-31) 2010-04-01
150/5345-54B Specification for L-884, Power and Control Unit for Land and Hold Short Lighting Systems (posted 2009-11-10) 2009-09-30
150/5380-9 Guidelines and Procedures for Measuring Airfield Pavement Roughness (posted 2009-10-16) 2009-09-30
150/5200-12C First Responders’ Responsibility for Protecting Evidence at the Scene of an Aircraft Accident/Incident (posted 2009-10-02) 2009-09-28
150/5220-24 Foreign Object Debris Detection Equipment (posted 2009-10-02) 2009-09-30
150/5020-1 Noise Control and Compatibility Planning for Airports (posted 2009-05-26) 1983-08-05
150/5050-8 Environmental Management Systems for Airport Sponsors (posted 2009-05-26) 2007-09-26
150/5060-5 Airport Capacity And Delay (posted 2009-05-26) 1983-09-23
150/5070-7 The Airport System Planning Process (posted 2009-05-26)

New/Revised Comments: Consolidated file incorporates Change 1, issued 1/16/2015.

2004-11-10
150/5220-18A Buildings for Storage and Maintenance of Airport Snow and Ice Control Equipment and Materials (posted 2009-05-26) 2007-09-14
150/5300-7B FAA Policy on Facility Relocations Occasioned by Airport Improvements or Changes (posted 2009-05-26) 1972-11-08
150/5325-4B Runway Length Requirements for Airport Design (posted 2009-05-26) 2005-07-01
150/5345-13B Specification for L-841 Auxiliary Relay Cabinet Assembly for Pilot Control of Airport Lighting Circuits (posted 2009-05-26) 2007-09-20
150/5345-45C Low-Impact Resistant (LIR) Structures (posted 2009-05-26) 2007-04-06
150/5345-50B Specification for Portable Runway and Taxiway Lights (posted 2009-05-26) 2007-09-20
150/5345-52A Generic Visual Glideslope Indicators (GVGI) (posted 2009-05-26) 2007-09-05
150/5345-55A Specification for L-893, Lighted Visual Aid to Indicate Temporary Runway Closure (posted 2009-05-26) 2007-06-27
150/5345-5B Circuit Selector Switch (posted 2009-05-26) 2006-09-14
150/5370-13A Off-Peak Construction of Airport Pavements Using Hot-Mix Asphalt (posted 2009-05-26) 2006-09-29
150/5370-16 Rapid Construction of Rigid (Portland Cement Concrete) Airfield Pavements (posted 2009-05-26) 2007-09-28
150/5000-13A Announcement Of Availability: RTCA Inc., Document RTCA-221 (posted 2009-05-21) 2008-09-05
150/5200-29A Announcement Of Availability Of Airport Self-Inspection DVD (posted 2009-05-21) 2007-06-05
150/5210-15A Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station Building Design (posted 2009-05-21) 2008-09-10
150/5210-18A Systems for Interactive Training Of Airport Personnel (posted 2009-05-21) 2008-09-29
150/5300-15A Use Of Value Engineering For Engineering And Design Of Airport Grant Projects (posted 2009-05-21) 2008-09-30
150/5320-15A Management Of Airport Industrial Waste (posted 2009-05-21) 2008-09-08
150/5020-2 Guidance on the Balanced Approach to Noise Management (posted 2007-11-09) 2004-09-28
150/5190-6 Exclusive Rights at Federally-Obligated Airports (posted 2007-11-07) 2007-01-04

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