This webpage contains four subparts that describe aviation security rules governing 1) the operation of airports regularly serving aircraft operations required to be under a security program under Part 1544 of this chapter, as described in this part; 2) the operation of airports regularly serving foreign air carrier operations required to be under a security program under Part 1546 of this chapter, as described in this part; 3) each airport operator that receives a security directive or information circular and each person who receives information from a security directive or information circular issued by the designated official for civil aviation security; and 4) each airport operator that does not have a security program under this part that serves an aircraft operator operating under a security program under Part 1544 of this chapter, or a foreign air carrier operating under a security program under Part 1546 of this chapter—both must comply with §1542.5.

For certificated airports, this advisory circular (AC) defines the minimum acceptable standards for the conduct and preparation of wildlife hazard site visits, assessments, and management plans. This AC provides guidelines that discuss whether a site visit can be conducted or whether an assessment must be conducted under Part 139. In the case of airports that are not Part 139 certificated, this AC provides guidelines as to when a site visit or assessment is recommended. The AC further defines and explains continual monitoring programs. This AC also provides checklists to help people evaluate site visits, assessments, and plans.

ACRP Synthesis 39 provides direct wildlife population control techniques for reducing wildlife collisions with aircraft. In addition, the report summarizes the ecological foundation of wildlife population control and management.

ACRP Synthesis 52 presents information on habitat management to deter wildlife at airports and manage risk to aviation. It is the third of three related syntheses and completes the series on wildlife risk management at airports. ACRP Synthesis 52 builds on previous ACRP documents, including ACRP Synthesis 23, ACRP Report 32, and ACRP Synthesis 39, which address bird deterrence and harassment techniques, various wildlife hazards and control techniques, and population management methods, respectively.

Wildlife hazard management is an important element in the operations of all airports. This handbook has been distilled from guidance material available from several civil aviation authorities around the world—ACI Member Airports' operational safety procedures, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) material, and other international aviation and non-aviation organizations' publications pertaining to wildlife management. This handbook also builds on the guidance provided in the ACI Policies and Recommended Practices Handbook, especially the safety-related policies. This handbook provides checklists for action and explanations of the risks to be assessed as well as the means of mitigation available. This resource is available from the ACI store for $125 for members and $1,000 for non-members.

This document guides aviation professionals responsible for perimeter security at airports. While the primary focus of this guidance is on the technical aspects of perimeter security and systems, such as perimeter intrusion detection systems, this document also addresses important physical security methods as well as procedural and operational security measures to facilitate effective perimeter security.

This document provides airports with a methodology and tools to support planning and conducting airport-wide security vulnerability assessments, addressing a broad base of malevolent threats.

ACRP Report 16, second edition, is designed to help airport practitioners, owners, operators, managers, and policymakers of small airports, who may have varying degrees of experience and backgrounds, to fulfill their responsibilities in such areas as financial management, oversight of contracts and leases, safety and security, noise impacts, community relations, compliance with federal and state obligations, facility maintenance, and capital improvements. The first edition has been edited and reformatted for currency, relevance, and usability and updated with additional information and new subject areas (e.g., unmanned aircraft systems, geographic information systems, digital notices to airmen, social media, and federal and state obligations). Also, hyperlinks to many of the documents and resources mentioned in this report, such as ACRP publications, industry sources, and sample checklists, have been collected into ACRP WebResource 6: Resources for Managing Small Airports.

ACRP Synthesis 23 reviews techniques for reducing bird collisions with aircraft and the relative effectiveness of the various techniques. Along with ACRP Synthesis 39, this report will help airports develop an effective integrated wildlife population control strategy and program.