Airports and State Advocacy
Airports Library
- They want to put houses (or other buildings) near my airport
- Neighbors are complaining about my airport: Noise & Other Opposition
- The FAA’s role at my airport: Legalities and Limits
They want to put houses (or other buildings) near my airport.
FAA Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Related to Airports
- Part 77 - Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace
- Part 139 - Certification of Airports
- Part 150 - Airport Noise Compatibility Planning
- Part 151 - Federal Aid to Airports
- Part 152 - Airport Aid Program
- Part 155 - Release of Airport Property From Surplus Property Disposal Restrictions
- Part 156 - State Block Grant Pilot Program
- Part 157 - Notice of Construction, Alteration, Activation, and Deactivation of Airports
- Part 158 - Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's)
- Part 161 - Notice and Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restrictions
- Part 169 - Expenditure of Federal Funds for Nonmilitary Airports or Air Navigation Facilities Thereon
FAA Airports Related Advisory Circulars Database (150 Series)
FAA's Model Zoning Ordinance (AC 150/5190-4) - for guidance on Structure Height Around Airports
FAA Airport Compliance Handbook (Order 5190.6) - for guidance on Airport Compliance Issues
Neighbors are complaining about my airport: Noise & Other Opposition
AOPA's Guide for Community Support: Airport Noise, Safety & Land Use Planning
Airport Open House: The Complete Guide to Holding an Airport Open House
It's Your Airport (Informational brochure on your airport's value to the community)
AOPA's Guide to Airport Noise and Compatible Land Use
FAA Airports Related Advisory Circulars Database (150 Series)
FAA Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Related to Airports
The FAA's role at my airport: Legalities and Limits
AOPA's Guide Addressing Airport Noise, Safety and Land Use Planning
AOPA's Guide to Privately Owned/Public Use Airport Advocacy
AOPA's Aircraft Hangar Development Guide
AOPA's Guide to FAA Airport Compliance
AOPA's Guide to Airport Noise and Compatible Land Use
AOPA's Guide to Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities
FAA: Learn about the FAA's National Airports Plan
FAQ: Temporary Airport Closure for Special Events
FAQ: Restrictions on Certain Aeronautical Uses of an Airport
FAQ: Airport Property Releases
Proposed Releases of Airport Property That Could Impact Your Local Airport (click on your state)
Airport Security Issues: What you need to know
They want to build a tall structure (i.e. tower, building, etc.) near my airport
Sign Up to get Notices for Obstructions near your Airport
FAA Airports Related Advisory Circulars Database (150 Series)
FAA's Model Zoning Ordinance (AC 150/5190-4) - for guidance on Structure Height Around Airports
Help for privately owned public use airports
Promoting your airport to your community: Airport groups and other outreach
AOPA's Guide for Community Support: Organzing Your Airport Group
AOPA's Complete Guide to Holding an Airport Open House
AOPA's Airport Support Network
It's Your Airport (Informational brochure on your airport's value to the community)
AOPA's Guide to Talking to Reporters
AOPA's Public Relations Plan for Airports
AOPA's Guide to Airport Support Group Sample By Laws
General Aviation Serving America - Resources for Educating the Non Flying Community
Airport Economics: How do I show my airport's value to my community?
AOPA's Aircraft Hangar Development Guide
Find out the value of your airport: State Airport Economic Reports
AOPA's What's Your Airport Worth Guide
General Aviation Serving America - Resources for Educating the Non Flying Community
State and local help for airport protection
AOPA's Public Relations Plan for Airports
Find out the value of your airport: State Airport Economic Reports
AOPA's Guide to Contacting Your Elected Representatives
FAQ: Airport Property Releases
Proposed Releases of Airport Property That Could Impact Your Local Airport (click on your state)
AOPA's Guide to Communicating with Your Elected Officials - Federal
