Draft Series 150 Advisory Circulars (ACs) for Airport Projects

This AC explains the importance of reporting collisions between aircraft and wildlife, more commonly referred to as wildlife strikes. It also explains recent improvements in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Bird/Other Wildlife Strike Reporting system, how to report a wildlife strike, what happens to the wildlife strike report data, how to access the FAA National Wildlife Strike Database (NWSD), and the FAA’s Feather Identification program. See the industry letter for a list of principal changes.

• Industry Letter for Draft AC 150/5200-32C - (PDF)
• Comment Matrix for Draft AC 150/5200-32C - (MS Word)
• Comment Matrix for Draft AC 150/5200-32C - (MS Excel)

This AC contains the FAA's specifications for light fixtures to be used on airport runways and taxiways.

• Industry Letter for Draft AC 150/5345-46F - (PDF)
• Comment Matrix for Draft AC 150/5345-46F - (MS Excel)
• Comment Matrix for Draft AC 150/5345-46F - (MS Word)

This AC contains the specifications for airport light bases, transformer housings, junction boxes, accessories, and elevated light fixture covers and stakes. It also provides standards for critical dimensions and performance requirements. This AC is not intended to be a compilation of currently available product designs.

• Industry Letter for Draft AC 150/5345-42K - (PDF)
• Comments Matrix for Draft AC 150/5345-42K - (MS Excel)
• Comments Matrix for Draft AC 150/5345-42K - (MS Word)

See last paragraph below for instructions on submitting comments. This AC provides guidance on conducting an Airport Noise and Land Use Compatibility Planning Study in accordance with the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 150 regulations. Commonly referred to as Part 150 studies, these studies consist of a combined Noise Exposure Map (NEM) and Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) with noise mitigation and abatement measures. This AC is independent from guidance on Airport Improvement Program (AIP) or Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) eligibility and justification.  Use of this AC does not establish or ensure project eligibility or justification for AIP or PFC funding.  How to Submit Comments We will consider comments received by March 11, 2022, for inclusion in AC 150/5020-1A.  Please submit comments on the comment matrix (link below).  Please email the completed matrix to Jean Wolfers-Lawrence, Environmental Specialist, Airport Planning and Environmental Division, at jean.wolfers-lawrence@faa.gov.  Please provide justification for all comments and recommended modifications.   Please note, column C ‘Reviewer Org’ should remain blank.

• Industry Letter for Draft AC 150/5020-1A - (PDF)
• Comment Matrix for Draft AC 150/5020-1A - (MS Excel)