What procedures must I follow to build a private-use facility?

The FAA does not have procedures for building a private-use facility, but you may follow the design standards for public-use airports as a general guideline.  You can find these standards in Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5300-13, Airport Design or Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5390-2, Heliport Design. You can also find additional ACs that may be useful on our website.

You must notify us if you establish a new private use facility. Private-use facilities must comply with 14 CFR Part 157, Notice of Construction, Alteration, Activation, and Deactivation. Part 157 applies if you are proposing to construct, alter, activate, or deactivate a civil or joint use (civil/military) facility or alter the status or use of the facility. To notify the FAA, please use the Digital 7480-1 module found on the Airport Data and Information Portal website to submit the proposal.  For help with using the Airport Data and Information Portal website, please use the Digital 7480-1 User Guide for assistance.

IMPORTANT: Even if you file a notice with the FAA, you must separately notify your state aviation agency and also comply with any local law, ordinance, or state and federal regulations.