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National Engagement & Regional Administration

Southwest Region

Thursday, January 15, 2026

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About Us

The Southwest Office of the Regional Administrator is one of nine offices that comprise National Engagement and Regional Administration. The Regional Administrator, as the Senior FAA Official in the geographic area, provides leadership on key agency priorities, such as horizontal integration across the FAA Lines of Business and Staff Offices to ensure the Agency is providing consistent stakeholder support and engagement.

The office partners with Federal, state and local governments and others to promote aviation safety and education across the region. The office addresses airspace and procedure modernization, runway safety, aviation workforce development, finance, information technology, policy, human resources, and civil rights.

Areas Served

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  • Arkansas
  • Louisiana
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas

Background

The Southwest Region is home to the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the Central Service Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The Southwest Region, Office of Airports oversees airport development, certification and safety for the Region's airports, which include two of the nation's Core 30: George Bush Houston Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth International. In addition, the Region is a hub for development, production, and deployment of traditional civilian and military aircraft, UAS innovation, and Commercial Space and aerospace innovation.

One of FAA's three Regional Operations Centers is located in the Region to manage response activities and information sharing during aircraft accidents and other emergencies impacting aviation operations. The office also coordinates with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and other Federal agencies to ensure that preparedness, response, and recovery activities are effectively managed for crisis and emergency operations related to natural disasters and major special events.

STEM Aviation and Space Education

Within the region, FAA's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) Program is an integral part of agency outreach and the national education system. The program was established to expose students to aviation and aerospace careers and to promote STEM education.

FAA Regional Administrators

FAA's nine Regional Administrator offices are strategically located across the country, each serving the public by supporting and coordinating operation of a national airspace system that ensures airports are safe, efficient, environmentally responsible, and meet the needs of travelers.

Noise Concerns & Inquiries

File a noise concern or inquiry in the Southwest Region.

FAA Community Engagement

The FAA is committed to inform and involve the public, engage with communities and give meaningful consideration to community concerns and views as we make aviation decisions that affect them.

Airspace and Airport Projects

Western-Pacific Region

Tuesday, March 03, 2026

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About Us

The Western-Pacific Office of the Regional Administrator is one of nine offices that comprise National Engagement and Regional Administration. The Regional Administrator, as the Senior FAA Official in the geographic area, provides leadership on key agency priorities, such as horizontal integration across the FAA Lines of Business and Staff Offices to ensure the Agency is providing consistent stakeholder support and engagement.

The office partners with Federal, state and local governments and others to promote aviation safety and education across the region. The office addresses airspace and procedure modernization, runway safety, aviation workforce development, finance, information technology, policy, human resources, and civil rights.

Areas Served

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  • American Samoa
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
  • Guam
  • Hawaii
  • Nevada

Background

The Western Pacific Region headquarters is located in El Segundo, California. The Region is home to six of the nation's Core 30 airports, including some of the busiest in the world. Through a network of strategic industry partnerships, aerospace leaders in the Region are advancing an international hub of technological innovation, aviation excellence, and Commercial Space transportation. A broad range of leadership functions executed across the Region span from the Airports Division overseeing certification and safety for airports to the Western-Pacific Regional Administrator leading FAA's implementation of the National Park Air Tour Management Act of 2000.

The Western-Pacific Region covers over 18.7 million square miles of airspace and in addition to its four states, includes the territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam. Three Compact countries receiving Airport Improvement Funding are included in the Region: the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands.

STEM Aviation and Space Education

Within the region, the FAA's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) Program is an integral part of agency outreach and the national education system. The program was established to expose students to aviation and aerospace careers and to promote STEM education.

FAA Regional Administrators

FAA's nine Regional Administrator offices are strategically located across the country, each serving the public by supporting and coordinating operation of a national airspace system that ensures airports are safe, efficient, environmentally responsible, and meet the needs of travelers.

Noise Concerns & Inquiries

File a noise concern or inquiry in the Western-Pacific Region.

FAA Community Engagement

The FAA is committed to inform and involve the public, engage with communities and give meaningful consideration to community concerns and views as we make aviation decisions that affect them.

Airspace and Airport Projects

FAA Workshops and Informal Airspace Meetings

Community Engagement - McClellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, CA

Community Engagement - Long Beach, CA Workshops

Community Engagement - Orange County, CA Workshops

Northern California Airspace Public Workshops

Consultation, Coordination, and Public Notice

In addition to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, when an FAA action involves a resource protected under a special purpose law, the FAA may be required to consult with other appropriate Federal or state agencies to fulfill coordination, consultation, and/or public notice requirements. These requirements are found in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act, and Tribal consultation laws. Click here to view consultation letters sent to gather information and to satisfy these requirements. 
 

Northwest Mountain Region

Tuesday, March 03, 2026

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About Us

The Northwest Mountain Office of the Regional Administrator is one of nine offices that comprise National Engagement and Regional Administration. The Regional Administrator, as the Senior FAA Official in the geographic area, provides leadership on key agency priorities, such as horizontal integration across the FAA Lines of Business and Staff Offices to ensure the Agency is providing consistent stakeholder support and engagement.

The office partners with Federal, state and local governments and others to promote aviation safety and education across the region. The office addresses airspace and procedure modernization, runway safety, aviation workforce development, finance, information technology, policy, human resources, and civil rights.

Areas Served

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  • Colorado
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Oregon
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

Background

The Northwest Mountain Region is home to the Western Service Center in Des Moines, Washington. Major aviation activity results from the Core 30 airports located in the Region, including Denver International, Seattle/Tacoma International, and Salt Lake City International. FAA's Northwest Mountain Region Airports Division oversees certification and safety of airports in the Region.

One of FAA's three Regional Operations Centers is located in the region to manage response activities and information sharing during aircraft accidents and other emergencies impacting aviation operations. The office also coordinates with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and other Federal agencies to ensure that preparedness, response, and recovery activities are effectively managed for crisis and emergency operations related to natural disasters and major special events.

STEM Aviation and Space Education

Within the region, FAA's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) Program is an integral part of agency outreach and the national education system. The program was established to expose students to aviation and aerospace careers and to promote STEM education.

FAA Regional Administrators

FAA's nine Regional Administrator offices are strategically located across the country, each serving the public by supporting and coordinating operation of a national airspace system that ensures airports are safe, efficient, environmentally responsible, and meet the needs of travelers.

Noise Concerns & Inquiries

File a noise concern or inquiry in the Northwest Mountain Region.

FAA Community Engagement

The FAA is committed to inform and involve the public, engage with communities and give meaningful consideration to community concerns and views as we make aviation decisions that affect them.

Airspace and Airport Projects

FAA Workshops and Informal Airspace Meetings

Community Engagement – Puget Sound Area Workshop

Consultation, Coordination, and Public Notice

In addition to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, when an FAA action involves a resource protected under a special purpose law, the FAA may be required to consult with other appropriate Federal or state agencies to fulfill coordination, consultation, and/or public notice requirements. These requirements are found in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act, and Tribal consultation laws. Click here to view consultation letters sent to gather information and to satisfy these requirements. 

Western-Pacific Region Aircraft Noise and Community Engagement Information

Thursday, January 08, 2026

For the areas served by the Western-Pacific Region Administration, we provide information on community involvement and aircraft noise issues, including how to submit a noise complaint or inquiry.

Noise Complaints & Inquiries

Noise from Aircraft Operations at Your Community Airport

The FAA's continuing mission is to ensure the safe and efficient use of our nation's navigable airspace. We also participate in an array of research and community engagement activities focused on addressing aircraft noise. However, airport sponsors (i.e., owners/operators) also share the responsibility for reducing incompatible land uses and noise impacts on residents of the surrounding area.

Partnering Airports for Noise Complaints & Inquiries

To serve the public and avoid duplication of efforts between the FAA and airports, Partnering Airports respond to aircraft noise complaints or inquiries within a predefined area from their airport. The FAA and Partnering Airports coordinate responses and share noise-related information.

To send a noise complaint or inquiry about a noise concern:

Regional Ombudsman

The FAA Regional Administrator designates a Regional Ombudsman.

  • Each Regional Ombudsman will work with the Regional Administrator to ensure public inquires related to aviation noise, pollution, and safety are properly addressed.
  • Contact the Regional Ombudsman with other aviation noise-related questions and concerns.

Aviation Noise General Information

Learn about aviation noise and the FAA's ongoing work to improve our understanding of the ways aviation noise may affect communities.

Community Engagement

The FAA is committed to inform and involve the public, engage with communities and give meaningful consideration to community concerns and views as we make aviation decisions that affect them.

Other Complaint or Inquiry Types

  • For safety concerns or to report low-flying aircraft, contact your local Flight Standards District Office. Although low-flying aircraft often raise concerns about both safety and noise, safety takes priority, so the FSDO is your best resource.
  • For military aircraft noise complaints, please contact the military.

Southwest Region Aircraft Noise and Community Engagement Information

Thursday, January 08, 2026

For the areas served by the Southwest Region Administration, we provide information on community involvement and aircraft noise issues, including how to submit a noise complaint or inquiry.

Noise Complaints & Inquiries

Noise from Aircraft Operations at Your Community Airport

The FAA's continuing mission is to ensure the safe and efficient use of our nation's navigable airspace. We also participate in an array of research and community engagement activities focused on addressing aircraft noise. However, airport sponsors (i.e., owners/operators) also share the responsibility for reducing incompatible land uses and noise impacts on residents of the surrounding area.

Partnering Airports for Noise Complaints & Inquiries

To serve the public and avoid duplication of efforts between the FAA and airports, Partnering Airports respond to aircraft noise complaints or inquiries within a predefined area from their airport. The FAA and Partnering Airports coordinate responses and share noise-related information.

To send a noise complaint or inquiry about a noise concern:

Regional Ombudsman

The FAA Regional Administrator designates a Regional Ombudsman.

  • Each Regional Ombudsman will work with the Regional Administrator to ensure public inquires related to aviation noise, pollution, and safety are properly addressed.
  • Contact the Regional Ombudsman with other aviation noise-related questions and concerns.

Aviation Noise General Information

Learn about aviation noise and the FAA's ongoing work to improve our understanding of the ways aviation noise may affect communities.

Community Engagement

The FAA is committed to inform and involve the public, engage with communities and give meaningful consideration to community concerns and views as we make aviation decisions that affect them.

Other Complaint or Inquiry Types

Southern Region Aircraft Noise and Community Engagement Information

Thursday, January 08, 2026

For the areas served by the Southern Region Administration, we provide information on community involvement and aircraft noise issues, including how to submit a noise complaint or inquiry.

Noise Complaints & Inquiries

Noise from Aircraft Operations at Your Community Airport

The FAA's continuing mission is to ensure the safe and efficient use of our nation's navigable airspace. We also participate in an array of research and community engagement activities focused on addressing aircraft noise. However, airport sponsors (i.e., owners/operators) also share the responsibility for reducing incompatible land uses and noise impacts on residents of the surrounding area.

Partnering Airports for Noise Complaints & Inquiries

To serve the public and avoid duplication of efforts between the FAA and airports, Partnering Airports respond to aircraft noise complaints or inquiries within a predefined area from their airport. The FAA and Partnering Airports coordinate responses and share noise-related information.

To send a noise complaint or inquiry about a noise concern:

Regional Ombudsman

The FAA Regional Administrator designates a Regional Ombudsman.

  • Each Regional Ombudsman will work with the Regional Administrator to ensure public inquires related to aviation noise, pollution, and safety are properly addressed.
  • Contact the Regional Ombudsman with other aviation noise-related questions and concerns.

Aviation Noise General Information

Learn about aviation noise and the FAA's ongoing work to improve our understanding of the ways aviation noise may affect communities.

Community Engagement

The FAA is committed to inform and involve the public, engage with communities and give meaningful consideration to community concerns and views as we make aviation decisions that affect them.

Other Complaint or Inquiry Types

New England Region Aircraft Noise and Community Engagement Information

Thursday, January 08, 2026

For the areas served by the New England Region Administration, we provide information on community involvement and aircraft noise issues, including how to submit a noise complaint or inquiry.

Noise Complaints & Inquiries

Noise from Aircraft Operations at Your Community Airport

The FAA's continuing mission is to ensure the safe and efficient use of our nation's navigable airspace. We also participate in an array of research and community engagement activities focused on addressing aircraft noise. However, airport sponsors (i.e., owners/operators) also share the responsibility for reducing incompatible land uses and noise impacts on residents of the surrounding area.

Partnering Airports for Noise Complaints & Inquiries

To serve the public and avoid duplication of efforts between the FAA and airports, Partnering Airports respond to aircraft noise complaints or inquiries within a predefined area from their airport. The FAA and Partnering Airports coordinate responses and share noise-related information.

To send a noise complaint or inquiry about a noise concern:

Regional Ombudsman

The FAA Regional Administrator designates a Regional Ombudsman.

  • Each Regional Ombudsman will work with the Regional Administrator to ensure public inquires related to aviation noise, pollution, and safety are properly addressed.
  • Contact the Regional Ombudsman with other aviation noise-related questions and concerns.

Aviation Noise General Information

Learn about aviation noise and FAA's ongoing work to improve our understanding of the ways aviation noise may affect communities.

Community Engagement

The FAA is committed to inform and involve the public, engage with communities and give meaningful consideration to community concerns and views as we make aviation decisions that affect them.

Other Complaint or Inquiry Types

Central Region Aircraft Noise and Community Engagement Information

Thursday, January 08, 2026

For the areas served by the Central Region Administration, we provide information on community involvement and aircraft noise issues, including how to submit a noise complaint or inquiry.

Noise Complaints & Inquiries

Noise from Aircraft Operations at Your Community Airport

The FAA's continuing mission is to ensure the safe and efficient use of our nation's navigable airspace. We also participate in an array of research and community engagement activities focused on addressing aircraft noise. However, airport sponsors (i.e., owners/operators) also share the responsibility for reducing incompatible land uses and noise impacts on residents of the surrounding area.

To send a noise complaint or inquiry about a noise concern:

Regional Ombudsman

The FAA Regional Administrator designates a Regional Ombudsman.

Aviation Noise General Information

Learn about aviation noise and the FAA's ongoing work to improve our understanding of the ways aviation noise may affect communities.

Community Engagement

The FAA is committed to inform and involve the public, engage with communities and give meaningful consideration to community concerns and views as we make aviation decisions that affect them.

Other Complaint or Inquiry Types

Great Lakes Region Aircraft Noise and Community Engagement Information

Thursday, January 08, 2026

For the areas served by the Great Lakes Region Administration, we provide information on community involvement and aircraft noise issues, including how to submit a noise complaint or inquiry.

Noise Complaints & Inquiries

Noise from Aircraft Operations at Your Community Airport

The FAA's continuing mission is to ensure the safe and efficient use of our nation's navigable airspace. We also participate in an array of research and community engagement activities focused on addressing aircraft noise. However, airport sponsors (i.e., owners/operators) also share the responsibility for reducing incompatible land uses and noise impacts on residents of the surrounding area.

Partnering Airports for Noise Complaints & Inquiries

To serve the public and avoid duplication of efforts between the FAA and airports, Partnering Airports respond to aircraft noise complaints or inquiries within a predefined area from their airport. The FAA and Partnering Airports coordinate responses and share noise-related information.

To send a noise complaint or inquiry about a noise concern:

Regional Ombudsman

The FAA Regional Administrator designates a Regional Ombudsman.

  • Each Regional Ombudsman will work with the Regional Administrator to ensure public inquires related to aviation noise, pollution, and safety are properly addressed.
  • Contact the Regional Ombudsman with other aviation noise-related questions and concerns.

Aviation Noise General Information

Learn about aviation noise and the FAA's ongoing work to improve our understanding of the ways aviation noise may affect communities.

Community Engagement

The FAA is committed to inform and involve the public, engage with communities and consider community concerns and views as we make aviation decisions that affect them.

Other Complaint or Inquiry Types

National Engagement and Regional Administration

Thursday, June 20, 2024

National Engagement and Regional Administration (ARA) is a lead organization responsible for outreach initiatives, emergency transportation preparedness and response, and daily oversight and implementation of FAA programs and initiatives. The nationwide organization, based in Washington, D.C., facilitates coordination among nine Regional Offices strategically located across the country and provides leadership and horizontal integration on issues and programs involving multiple FAA organizations. 

As a critical part of agency outreach, ARA also manages the FAA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Aviation and Space Education (STEM AVSED) program, which fosters participation in and development of the aerospace workforce.

Map of regions and centers.

Alaskan RegionGreat Lakes RegionSouthwest RegionNew England RegionEastern RegionCentral RegionSouthern RegionHeadquarters (Washington, D.C.)Northwest Mountain RegionWestern-Pacific RegionMike Monroney Aeronautical Center (Oklahoma City, OK)William J. Hughes Technical Center (Atlantic City, NJ)

ARA provides government, Department of Transportation, and FAA-wide services in:

  • Community and Intergovernmental Engagement
  • Transportation Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Noise Complaints and Inquiries
  • Regional Operations Centers
  • STEMAVSED/Workforce Development
  • Operational Efficiency and Excellence
  • Aviation, Runway, and Surface Safety
  • Innovation/NextGen Navigational Aids
  • Regional Business Administration
  • Facilities Management

ARA’s overview video provides more information about how the nine regions support the FAA’s mission of safety and efficiency.

These services are part of the vital support infrastructure needed to maintain strong, safe, and efficient national and international aviation systems and are directly involved in the accomplishment of the FAA Strategic Plan goals:

  • Safety
  • Infrastructure Investment
  • Innovation
  • Accountability

Address

Federal Aviation Administration
National Engagement and Regional Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW Room 306W
Washington, D.C. 20591

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