Airports Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
The Airports organization is developing Standard Operating Procedures for high-value field activities. Standardizing these activities will create efficiencies, increase quality control, and ensure consistency in the way we administer programs across the country.
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For fillable versions of tools included in these SOPs, please see the SOP Tools table below.
| Tool | Related SOP |
|---|---|
| Construction Safety Phasing Plan Checklist (MS Word) | 1.00 |
| FAA Review of Construction Plans and Specifications for AIP Funded Projects (PDF) | 1.00 |
| ALP Approval Letters Template (MS Word) | 2.00 |
| ALP Review Checklist (MS Word) | 2.00 |
| Exhibit A Checklist (MS Word) | 3.00 |
| Exhibit A - Example Table Templates and Background Information (MS Excel) | 3.00 |
| Documented CATEX Form (MS Word) | 5.1 |
| AIP Grant Application Checklist (MS Word) | 6.00 |
| Runway Safety Area Inventory for Non-Certificated Airports (MS Word) | 8.00 |
| RSA Determination Form (MS Word) | 8.00 |
| Sponsor Grant Closeout Worksheet (MS Word) | 10.00 |
| Closeout Documentation Review Checklist (MS Word) | 10.00 |
| Final Project Report and Cost Tracking Sheets (MS Excel) | 10.00 |
The SOP checklists and tools are fillable.
Last updated: Monday, June 8, 2026