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Are there any restrictions on what equipment I can buy for my airport?

If you plan to use federal funds to buy airport equipment, you must follow the guidance provided in FAA advisory circulars (ACs). In most cases, these ACs provide specifications that equipment must meet but they do not list specific “certified” products.

However,  FAA does have a certification program for airport lighting equipment. You can find a list of third-party-approved airport lighting equipment in AC 150/5345-53C, Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program.

You can find ACs about airport lighting and other airport-related equipment on our website.