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Office of Airports Safety and Standards

Monday, January 05, 2026

Mission

The Office of Airports Safety and Standards has primary responsibility for all airport program matters related to standards for airport design, construction, maintenance, operations, safety, Part 139 airport certification, and airport safety management systems as well as for oversight of the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP).

Divisions

Contact Information

Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Airports Safety and Standards (AAS)
800 Independence Avenue SW
Washington DC 20591

Phone: (202) 267-8066
Fax: (202) 267-5383

  • Director
    Patricia Hiatt (acting)
  • Deputy Director
    Keri Lyons (acting)
  • Administrative Officer
    John Lobo
  • Senior Foreign Affairs Specialist
    Alberto Rodriguez
  • Foreign Affairs Specialist
    Vacant
  • Management Analyst
    Janel Showalter
  • Executive Assistant
    Keith Shaller