Notice2025-23600
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Certification of Airports, Part 139
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Published
December 22, 2025
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on September 15, 2025. Part 139 establishes certification requirements for airports serving scheduled passenger-carrying operations of an air carrier operating aircraft configured for more than 9 passenger seats, as determined by the regulations under which the operation is conducted or the aircraft type certificate issued by a competent civil aviation authority; and unscheduled passenger-carrying operations of an air carrier operating aircraft configured for at least 31 passenger seats, as determined by the regulations under which the operation is conducted or the aircraft type certificate issued by a competent civil aviation authority. This part does not apply to: airports serving scheduled air carrier operations only by reason of being designated as an alternate airport; airports operated by the United States; airports located in the State of Alaska that only serve scheduled operations of small air carrier aircraft and do not serve scheduled or unscheduled operations of large air carrier aircraft; airports located in the State of Alaska during periods of time when not serving operations of large air carrier aircraft; or heliports.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 243 (Monday, December 22, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59933-59935]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-23600]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2025-0672]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Certification
of Airports, Part 139
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval renew an information collection.
The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting
comments on the following collection of information was published on
September 15, 2025. Part 139 establishes certification requirements for
airports serving scheduled passenger-carrying operations of an air
carrier operating aircraft configured for more than 9 passenger seats,
as determined by the regulations under which the operation is conducted
or the aircraft type certificate issued by a competent civil aviation
authority; and unscheduled passenger-carrying operations of an air
carrier operating aircraft configured for at least 31 passenger seats,
as determined by the regulations under which the operation is conducted
or the aircraft type certificate issued by a competent civil aviation
authority.
This part does not apply to: airports serving scheduled air carrier
operations only by reason of being designated as an
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alternate airport; airports operated by the United States; airports
located in the State of Alaska that only serve scheduled operations of
small air carrier aircraft and do not serve scheduled or unscheduled
operations of large air carrier aircraft; airports located in the State
of Alaska during periods of time when not serving operations of large
air carrier aircraft; or heliports.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted by January 21, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chel Schweitzer by email at:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#197a717c75376a7a716e7c706d637c6b597f7878377e766f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="93f0fbf6ffbde0f0fbe4f6fae7e9f6e1d3f5f2f2bdf4fce5">[email protected]</span></a>; phone: 202-679-2677
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information.
OMB Control Number: 2120-0675.
Title: Certification of Airports, Part 139.
Form Numbers: FAA Form 5280-1.
Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment
period soliciting comments on the following collection of information
was published on September 15, 2025 (90 FR 44450). The statutory
authority to issue airport operating certificates to airports serving
certain air carriers and to establish minimum safety standards for the
operation of those airports is currently found in Title 49, United
States Code (U.S.C.) Sec. 44706, Airport operation certificates. The
FAA uses this authority to issue requirements for the certification and
operation of certain airports that service commercial air carriers.
These requirements are contained in Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulation Part 139 (14 CFR part 139), Certification and Operations:
Land Airports Serving Certain Air Carriers, as amended. Information
collection requirements are used by the FAA to determine an airport
operator's compliance with Part 139 safety and operational
requirements, and to assist airport personnel to perform duties
required under the regulation.
Operators of certificated airports are required to complete FAA
Form 5280-1 and develop, and comply with, a written document, an
Airport Certification Manual (ACM) that details how an airport will
comply with the requirements of Part 139. The ACM shows the means and
procedures whereby the airport will be operated in compliance with Part
139, plus other instructions and procedures to help personnel concerned
with operation of the airport to perform their duties and
responsibilities.
When an airport satisfactorily complies with such requirements, the
FAA issues to that facility an airport operating certificate (AOC) that
permits an airport to serve air carriers. The FAA periodically inspects
these airports to ensure continued compliance with Part 139 safety
requirements, including the maintenance of specified records. Both the
application for an AOC and annual compliance inspections require
operators of certificated airports to collect and report certain
operational information. The AOC remains in effect as long as the need
exists and the operator complies with the terms of the AOC and the ACM.
The likely respondents to new information requests are those
civilian U.S. airport certificate holders who operate airports that
serve scheduled and unscheduled operations of air carrier aircraft with
more than 10 passenger seats (approximately 520 airports). These
airport operators already hold an AOC and comply with all current
information collection requirements.
Operators of certificated airports are permitted to choose the
methodology to report information and can design their own
recordkeeping system. As airports vary in size, operations and
complexities, the FAA has determined this method of information
collection allows airport operators greater flexibility and convenience
to comply with reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 100% of the
information may be submitted electronically.
The FAA has an automated system, the Certification and Compliance
Management Information System (CCMIS), which allows FAA airport safety
and certification inspectors to enter into a national database airport
inspection information. This information is monitored to detect trends
and developing safety issues, to allocate inspection resources, and
generally, to be more responsive to the needs of regulated airports.
The FAA has developed an automated reporting tool, the Airport
Crisis Response Reporting (ACRR) tool, which allows airport personnel
to directly input the operational status of an airport following an
incident or emergency event that impacts an airport or the surrounding
area.
The following types of information are new to this information
collection: the required implementation of SMS at certain airports and
the requirement for all airports to maintain a UAS Response Plan.
Part 139 subpart E (``Airport Safety Management System''), mandates
Safety Management Systems. Operators of certificated airports are
permitted to choose the methodology for reporting information and can
design their own recordkeeping systems to meet their specific needs.
This flexibility allows airports, which vary in size, operations, and
complexity, to comply with FAA reporting and recordkeeping requirements
more efficiently. All information collected under SMS can be submitted
electronically. Airports are responsible for gathering and maintaining
data on safety-related activities, including incident reports, safety
risks, corrective actions, and performance evaluations. This
information is crucial for the FAA to monitor safety trends, assess
emerging risks, and allocate resources effectively, ensuring that
safety management practices align with regulatory standards.
Section 139.325 (``Airport emergency plan.'') requires part 139
certificate holders to develop and maintain an Airport Emergency Plan
(AEP) to minimize the possibility and extent of personal injury and
property damage on the airport in an emergency. UAS (Unmanned Aircraft
Systems) Response Plans have become a mandatory component of an
airport's AEP in response to the increasing risks posed by UAS (often
referred to as ``drones'') operations near airports. Recently mandated
by the FAA, these plans outline the procedures airports must follow to
detect, assess, and respond to UAS threats that could interfere with
airport operations or compromise safety. The UAS Response Plans include
strategies for coordination between airport personnel, local law
enforcement, and the FAA, as well as protocols for identifying and
mitigating potential UAS hazards. These plans ensure that airports are
prepared to address the unique challenges posed by UAS incidents,
enabling a swift and coordinated response to minimize
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disruptions and protect both aviation safety and security.
Respondents: Approximately 518 airports.
Frequency: Information collected on occasion.
Estimated Average Burden per Response: 567 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 293,693 hours.
Issued in Washington, DC on December 18, 2025.
Kelvin K. Ampofo,
Acting Manager, Airport Safety and Operations (AAS-300).
[FR Doc. 2025-23600 Filed 12-19-25; 8:45 am]
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