This advisory circular (AC) establishes a common, uniform definition of critical aircraft for all deliberations of the FAA Office of Airports, inclusive of planning and environmental, design and engineering, and financial decision-making regarding airport development.

ACRP Research Report 192 is designed to assist airports that are considering self-providing fueling services or currently providing them directly to their customers. The report includes a methodology to help evaluate whether an airport should or should not provide fuel service, a checklist of action items required for providing fuel service, and a sample request for proposals to solicit bids from fuel suppliers. The report also addresses a wide range of topics, including feasibility evaluations for new or improved fueling facilities, fuel pricing and marketing strategies, and organizational considerations when starting or expanding a fueling service.

ACRP Research Report 195 is designed to assist airport operators in developing and implementing an obstruction management program to protect the airport airspace from encroachment by tall objects. The report will help airport staff develop an obstruction management plan by understanding the regulatory environment, identifying obstructions, and developing a strategy for communication with surrounding communities that will ensure airport involvement in any development issues that could result in an obstruction around the airport. The report is supplemented by ACRP WebResource 7: Best Practices for Airport Obstruction Management Library, which provides reference documents, model documents, and presentation materials for obstruction management outreach. A methodology for creating a composite map of all applicable airspace surfaces as well as examples of interactive airspace composite surface maps for small and large airports are also provided.

ACRP Synthesis 2 examines how airport forecasts are used and identifies common aviation metrics, aviation data sources, issues in data collection and preparation, and special data issues at non-towered airports. The report also explores available forecasting methods, including the primary statistical methods, market share analysis, econometric modeling, and time series modeling. In addition, the report reviews forecast uncertainty, accuracy, issues of optimism bias, and options for resolving differences when multiple forecasts are available.

This webpage includes planning manuals by the aircraft manufacturer that provide, in an industry-standardized format, airplane characteristics data for general airport planning. Sections within each document include general dimensions of the aircraft, as well as the necessary information for ramp, servicing operations, or maintenance preparations.

The documents in this website provide, in an industry-standardized format, airplane characteristics data for general airport planning. Sections within each document include airplane description, airplane performance, ground maneuvering, terminal servicing, operating conditions, and pavement data.

This resource is a webpage that provides information on the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) Title 14, Chapter I, Subchapter E, Part 77, which contains guidance on the safe and efficient use as well as the preservation of the navigable airspace.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for noise control and compatibility planning for airports under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 150 and the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (ASNA) (P.L. 96-193). It is intended for use by airport operators, state and local planners and other officials, and interested citizens who may engage in noise control planning.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to airport owners and operators (sponsors) for Airport Improvement Program (AIP)-assisted projects to develop their land acquisition and relocation assistance procedures in conformance to the Uniform Relocation Act and its implementing regulations.

This advisory circular (AC) provides basic information pertaining to the FAA's recommendations on commercial minimum standards and related policies. Although minimum standards are optional, the FAA highly recommends their use and implementation as a means to minimize the potential for violations of federal obligations at federally obligated airports.

This FAA presentation discusses basic concepts in taxiway design using taxiway design groups from Advisory Circular 150/5300-13B, Airport Design. Airport planners and designers must understand these concepts to design a safe and efficient taxiway system.

ACRP Report 65 is designed for commercial passenger service airports of all sizes to develop, continually evaluate, and update their contingency plans for procedures pertaining to irregular operations (IROPS) that may cause significant disruptions to customers. The report assists aviation system partners in improving their response to customer care during a broad array of IROPS conditions and includes step-by-step templates for the preparation of contingency plans that include necessary communication, collaboration, and coordination to address customer needs.

ACRP Report 96 provides best practices for planning, designing, and marking apron areas for all sizes and types of airports in the United States. Apron planning and design considerations include facility geometrics, aircraft maneuvering, apron/airfield access points, operational characteristics, markings, lighting, and aircraft fleets. The report summarizes apron planning and design best practices for incorporating flexibility, increasing efficiency, and enhancing the safety of apron facilities.

ACRP Report 99 provides a step-by-step process for identifying, selecting, and implementing technologies to treat stormwater that has been affected by applied deicing materials. The report addresses the processes for identifying the various drivers for deicer treatment and for evaluating the appropriateness of various treatment technologies to meet an airport's specific needs. The report also provides recommendations for the design, operation, and maintenance of each treatment technology.

ACRP Research Report 14, second edition, explores a wide array of practices designed to provide for the practical, cost-effective control of runoff from aircraft and airfield deicing and anti-icing operations. This second edition has been updated to reflect the latest industry practices. The report will be of particular interest to airport industry practitioners, including airport and aircraft operators, consultants, and regulators.

ACRP Research Report 174 defines and discusses green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) management strategies, a relatively new approach to regulation compliance. As more airports are proactively incorporating sustainable practices in all aspects of their operations, federal and state regulatory agencies are promoting GSI strategies to comply with water regulations and requirements. Volume 1 is written for airport managers, planners, and engineers seeking to understand stormwater management and GSI compliance with regulatory standards and requirements, along with other benefits.

ACRP Research Report 174 defines and discusses green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) management strategies, a relatively new approach to regulation compliance. As more airports are proactively incorporating sustainable practices in all aspects of their operations, federal and state regulatory agencies are promoting GSI strategies to comply with water regulations and requirements. Volume 2 assists airport staff with evaluating the applicability of a GSI strategy and selecting an appropriate GSI strategy.

ACRP Research Report 184 is the executive summary of ACRP Web-Only Document 44: Understanding FAA Grant Assurance Obligations, Volume 1: Guidebook, and explains each of the 39 grant assurances. The summary includes a matrix that outlines major aspects of the program such as duration and applicability, and provides a list of related assurances. The matrix includes links to specific volumes of the web-only document that discuss each grant assurance in greater detail. Volume 2: Technical Appendices contains supplemental information, Volume 3: Research Report discusses the research effort, and Volume 4: Summary of AIP Grant Assurance Requirements includes a PowerPoint presentation for sharing content with airport manager, planners, and operators.

ACRP Synthesis 17 explores practices that airport sponsors and FAA planners and environmental specialists have used to integrate airport planning efforts and the FAA's environmental review processes.

ACRP Synthesis 61 reviews current practices in developing and preserving public-use seaplane bases throughout the United States. The report reviews and presents information on the planning process, design considerations, permits, regulatory requirements, and facility and service needs of seaplane bases.