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                      -  Overview 
                      -  2024 AIP Grants 
                      -  AIP Glossary 
                      -  AIP Grant / Apportionment Data 
                      -  AIP Grant Histories                          -  Overview 
                        -  AIP Annual Reports 
                      -  AIP Grant Payments 
                      -  Airports Capital Improvement Plan 
                      -  AIP Program Guidance Letters (PGLs)                          -  Overview 
                        -  Historical AIP Program Guidance Letters (PGLs) 
                      -  AIP Supplemental Appropriation                          -  Overview 
                        -  AIP 2021-2023 Supplemental Appropriation 
                        -  AIP 2020-2022 Supplemental Appropriation 
                        -  AIP 2019-2021 Supplemental Appropriation 
                        -  AIP 2018-2020 Supplemental Appropriation 
                      -  Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) 
                      -  Buy American Preference Requirements 
                      -  Economically Distressed Areas 
                      -  Grant Assurances 
                      -  Letters of Intent (LOI) 
                      -  Military Airport Program 
                      -  Procurement & Contracting Under AIP                          -  Overview 
                        -  Equipment Procurement 
                        -  Federal Contract Provisions 
                        -  General Procurement 
                        -  Micro-Purchase 
                        -  Professional (A/E) Services Procurement 
                        -  Related Resources 
                        -  Small Purchase Procurement 
                      -  State Block Grant Program 
                      -  What is AIP & What is Eligible? 

# AIP Handbook

The AIP Handbook provides guidance to FAA staff about the administration of the Airport Improvement Program.
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### ****Table of Contents (TOC)****

### Chapters

**Chapter 1. What do I need to know about this order?**

- Chapter 1. What do I need to know about this order?
- 1-1. This Order Is Called the Handbook.
- 1-2. Purpose of the Handbook.
- 1-3. Handbook Audience.
- 1-4. Handbook Location on the Internet.
- 1-5. Publications this Handbook Cancels.
- 1-6. Relevant AIP Legislation (Referred to as the Act).
- 1-7. AIP Transition to 2 CFR 200.
- 1-8. Format for References to the Act.
- 1-9. Broad Objective of the Act.
- 1-10. The Act Is a Permissive Statute.
- 1-11. Aviation Priorities in the Act.
- 1-12. List of Handbook References (with Links to the Associated Websites).
- 1-13. General Principles of this Handbook.
- 1-14. Warning on Taking Handbook Text Out of Context.
- 1-15. Use of the Term Airports District Office (ADO).
- 1-16. Use of the Phrase ADO has the option.
- 1-17. FAA Office of Airports Positions/Divisions/Branches Referenced in this Handbook.
- 1-18. Location of Handbook Definitions.
- 1-19. Process for Handbook Changes.
- 1-20. Supplemental Guidance and Standard Operating Procedures.
- 1-21. New Handbook Layout and Format.

**Chapter 2. Who can get a grant?**

- Chapter 2. Who can get a grant?
- 2-1. Grant Recipients Are Referred to as Sponsors.
- 2-2. Type of Sponsors.
- 2-3. Type of Projects Each Sponsor Type Can Receive in a Grant.
- 2-4. Grant Assurances - Definition and Which Ones to Use.
- 2-5. Grant Assurances - Duration and Applicability.
- 2-6. Sponsor Qualification Criteria.
- 2-7. State Sponsorship Benefits.
- 2-8. Sponsorship Determination Process.
- 2-9. Transfer of Sponsorship.
- 2-10. Conflicting Grant Requests from More than One Entity.

**Chapter 3. What projects can be funded?**

- Chapter 3. What projects can be funded?
- Section 1. List of 16 Requirements for Project Funding.
- Section 2. Project Eligible.
- Section 3. Project Justified.
- Section 4. Project on Airport Property (with Good Title).
- Section 5. Project on Airport Layout Plan.
- Section 6. Intergovernmental Review and Airport User Consultation Complete.
- Section 7. FAA Environmental Finding Complete.
- Section 8. Usable Unit of Work Obtained.
- Section 9. FAA Standards Met.
- Section 10. Project Procured Correctly.
- Section 11. Cost Allowable.
- Section 12. Costs Necessary (Allowable Cost Rule #1).
- Section 13. Costs Incurred after Grant Executed (Allowable Cost Rule #2).
- Section 14. Costs Reasonable (Allowable Cost Rule #3).
- Section 15. Costs Not in Another Federal Grant (Allowable Cost Rule #4).
- Section 16. Costs within Federal Share (Allowable Cost Rule #5).
- Section 17. No Unreasonable Delay in Completion.

**Chapter 4. What AIP funding is available?**

- Chapter 4. What AIP funding is available?
- 4-1. Legislation Needed to Issue AIP Grants (Authorization/Appropriation).
- 4-2. Airport and Airway Trust Fund (Source of AIP).
- 4-3. Calendar Year Used for Passenger Boardings, Entitlements, and Cargo Landed Weight.
- 4-4. Categories of AIP Funding (Including Calculations and Legislative References).
- 4-5. Types of Potential Funding by Airport Type (Including Airport Type Definitions).
- 4-6. Airports that Can Use Each Fund Type (Funding Restrictions by Airport Type).
- 4-7. Project Restrictions by Fund Type.
- 4-8. Fund Expiration Time Frames by Airport and Fund Type.
- 4-9. Federal Share by Airport Type (Including Exceptions).
- 4-10. Federal Share Exception for States with Large Amounts of Public Land.
- 4-11. Transfer of Entitlement Funds between Airports.
- 4-12. Use of Donations (or Previously Acquired Land) as the Sponsor Share.
- 4-13. Budget Augmentation (Combining Funds between Different Federal Programs).

**Chapter 5. How does the grant process work?**

- Chapter 5. How does the grant process work?
- Section 1. Basic Grant Steps.
- Section 2. Pre-Grant Actions.
- Section 3. Grant Programming.
- Section 4. Grant Application, Offer, and Acceptance.
- Section 5. ADO Grant Oversight.
- Section 6. Grant Payments.
- Section 7. Grant Amendments.
- Section 8. Grant Closeouts.
- Section 9. Grant Suspension and/or Termination.
- Section 10. Post-Grant Actions.

**Chapter 6. What special AIP programs are available?**

- Chapter 6. What special AIP programs are available?
- Section 1. Letters of Intent (LOI).
- Section 2. State Block Grant.
- Section 3. Military Airport Program.
- Section 4. Innovative Finance Demonstration Program.
- Section 5. Voluntary Airport Low Emission Program (VALE).
- Section 6. Zero Emission Vehicle and Infrastructure Pilot Program.
- Section 7. Program to Increase Energy Efficiency of Airport Power Sources.
- Section 8. Airport Development Rights Pilot Program.
- Section 9. Redevelopment of Airport Properties Pilot Program.

### Appendices

**Appendix A. Definitions of Terms Used in this Handbook**

- Appendix A. Definitions of Terms Used in this Handbook
- A-1. Definitions of Terms Used in this Handbook.

**Appendix B. References and Web Links**

- Appendix B. References and Web Links
- B-1. General.

**Appendix C. Prohibited Projects and Unallowable Costs**

- Appendix C. Prohibited Projects and Unallowable Costs
- C-1. Examples of General Prohibited Projects/Costs (for All Types of Projects).
- C-2. Examples of Construction Prohibited Projects/Costs.
- C-3. Examples of Equipment Prohibited Projects/Costs.
- C-4. Examples of Land Prohibited Projects/Costs.
- C-5. Examples of Noise Mitigation Prohibited Projects/Costs.
- C-6. Examples of Planning or Environmental Prohibited Projects/Costs.

**Appendix D. Miscellaneous Projects**

- Appendix D. Miscellaneous Projects
- D-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- D-2. Airfield Needs Requirement for Revenue Producing Aeronautical Support Facilities.
- D-3. Project Requirements Table.

**Appendix E. Planning Projects**

- Appendix E. Planning Projects
- E-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- E-2. Conditions for Posting Planning Documents on the Internet.
- E-3. Disclaimer for AIP Funded Planning Studies.
- E-4. Stand-Alone Master Plan and System Plan (Metropolitan and State) Projects.
- E-5. Project Requirements Table.

**Appendix F. New Airport Projects**

- Appendix F. New Airport Projects
- F-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- F-2. Project Requirements Tables.

**Appendix G. Runway Projects**

- Appendix G. Runway Projects
- G-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- G-2. Secondary, Crosswind and Additional Runways.
- G-3. Pavement Condition Index Requirements for Airfield Pavement Projects.
- G-4. Project Requirements Tables.

**Appendix H. Taxiway Projects**

- Appendix H. Taxiway Projects
- H-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- H-2. Taxiway Types (and Associated AIP Funding Rules).
- H-3. Pavement Condition Index Requirements for Airfield Pavement Projects.
- H-4. Project Requirements Tables.

**Appendix I. Apron Projects**

- Appendix I. Apron Projects
- I-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- I-2. Non-Exclusive Use Available for Public Aircraft Parking/Access.
- I-3. Apron in Front of a Hangar/Building.
- I-4. Pavement Condition Index Requirements for Airfield Pavement Projects.
- I-5. Project Requirements Tables.

**Appendix J. Airfield Marking, Signage, and Lighting Projects**

- Appendix J. Airfield Marking, Signage, and Lighting Projects
- J-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- J-2. Eligibility of Pavement Marking as a Stand-Alone Project.
- J-3. Eligibility of Sign Panel Replacement as a Stand-Alone Project.
- J-4. Airport Lighting Control Panel Modification.
- J-5. Certified Lighting Equipment for which There is Only a Single Manufacturer.
- J-6. Lighting for Pavement that Exceeds FAA Design Standards.
- J-7. Project Requirements Table.

**Appendix K. Navigational Aid (NAVAID) and Weather Reporting Equipment Projects**

- Appendix K. Navigational Aid (NAVAID) and Weather Reporting Equipment Projects
- K-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- K-2. Installation of Instrument Landing Systems.
- K-3. Transfer of Equipment to the FAA Air Traffic Organization (ATO).
- K-4. Required FAA Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Coordination.
- K-5. Designated Instrument Runway Requirement.
- K-6. NAVAID and Weather Reporting Equipment Communication Requirements.
- K-7. Compass Calibration Pad.
- K-8. Airside Service Roads to Access AIP Eligible NAVAIDs.
- K-9. Project Requirements Table.

**Appendix L. Safety and Security Equipment Projects**

- Appendix L. Safety and Security Equipment Projects
- L-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- L-2. Justification for Safety and Security Equipment.
- L-3. Safety Equipment beyond 14 CFR part 139 Requirements.
- L-4. Use of Safety and Security Equipment.
- L-5. Off-Airport Storage of ARFF Equipment.
- L-6. Radios and Communication Equipment.
- L-7. Security Equipment beyond 49 CFR part 1542 Requirements.
- L-8. Sensitive Security Information.
- L-9. Project Requirements Table.

**Appendix M. Other Equipment Projects**

- Appendix M. Other Equipment Projects
- M-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- M-2. Project Requirements Table.

**Appendix N. Terminal Building Projects**

- Appendix N. Terminal Building Projects
- N-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- N-2. Eligibility of Terminals Non-Commercial Service Airports.
- N-3. Public-Use and Movement of Passengers/Baggage Requirements.
- N-4. Revenue Producing Eligibility and Conditions for Terminal Buildings.
- N-5. Safety, Security, and Access Needs Met.
- N-6. Terminal Areas Related to Security (Landside, Sterile, and Secured).
- N-7. Prorated Areas and High Cost Eligible/Ineligible Items.
- N-8. Terminal Area Impacted by an AIP Eligible Terminal Project.
- N-9. Typical Eligible Areas/Equipment within a Terminal Building.
- N-10. Additional Eligible Terminal Areas/Equipment at Nonhub Primary and Nonprimary Airports.
- N-11. Terminal Building Funding Rules by Airport Type.
- N-12. Project Requirements Tables.

**Appendix O. Other Building Projects**

- Appendix O. Other Building Projects
- O-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- O-2. Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Building Costs at 14 CFR part 139 Airports.
- O-3. Project Requirements Tables.

**Appendix P. Roads and Surface Transportation Projects**

- Appendix P. Roads and Surface Transportation Projects
- P-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- P-2. Project Requirements Tables.

**Appendix Q. Land Projects**

- Appendix Q. Land Projects
- Q-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- Q-2. General Eligibility Requirements.
- Q-3. Applicable Land Orders, Regulations, and Advisory Circulars.
- Q-4. Appraisal Requirement.
- Q-5. Good Title Requirements for Land and Easement Acquisition.
- Q-6. Acceptable Land Interests.
- Q-7. Logical Boundaries.
- Q-8. Uneconomic Remnants.
- Q-9. Disposal of Excess Land.
- Q-10. Purchasing Land from a State/Local Public Agency.
- Q-11. Project Requirements Tables.

**Appendix R. Noise Compatibility Planning/Projects**

- Appendix R. Noise Compatibility Planning/Projects
- R-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- R-2. General Eligibility Requirements (The Four Types of Justification).
- R-3. Noncompatible Land Uses.
- R-4. Not all 14 CFR part 150 Measures are Eligible.
- R-5. Reduction Due to Aircraft Noise Associated with the Airport.
- R-6. Eligible Noise Contour Threshold (or the Use of a Lower Local Standards).
- R-7. Required Validation of the Noise Exposure Maps.
- R-8. Interior Noise Level Requirements.
- R-9. Block Rounding.
- R-10. Neighborhood Equity.
- R-11. Pre- and Post-Testing Criteria for Noise Insulation Projects.
- R-12. Conditions for Posting Planning Documents on the Internet.
- R-13. Disposal of Excess/Unneeded AIP Funded Noise Land (and ADO/Sponsor Tracking).
- R-14. Project Requirements Tables.

**Appendix S. Environmental Planning/Mitigation Projects**

- Appendix S. Environmental Planning/Mitigation Projects
- S-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- S-2. Conditions for Posting Planning Documents on the Internet.
- S-3. Project Requirements Tables.

**Appendix T. Military Airport Program Projects**

- Appendix T. Military Airport Program Projects
- T-1. How to Use This Appendix.
- T-2. Project Requirements Tables.

**Appendix U. Sponsor Procurement Requirements (Including 2 CFR § 200.317-200.326 (formerly 49 CFR § 18.36))**

- Appendix U. Sponsor Procurement Requirements (Including 2 CFR § 200.317-200.326 (formerly 49 CFR § 18.36))
- U-1. Appendix Layout.
- U-2. Sponsor Force Account Costs.
- U-3. Sponsor Furnished Material or Supplies.
- U-4. Buy American Requirements.
- U-5. Suspension or Debarment of Persons or Companies.
- U-6. Terminology Used in Industry
- U-7. Prohibited Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting.
- U-8. Why 2 CFR §§ 200.317-200.326 is Reproduced in This Appendix.
- U-9. 2 CFR § 200.317 - Procurements by States.
- U-10. 2 CFR § 200.318 - General Procurement Standards.
- U-11. 2 CFR § 200.319 - Competition.
- U-12. 2 CFR § 200.320 - Methods of Procurement to be Followed.
- U-13. 2 CFR § 200.320(a) - Procurement by Micro-Purchases.
- U-14. 2 CFR § 200.320(b) - Procurement by Small Purchase Procedures.
- U-15. 2 CFR § 200.320(c) - Procurement by Sealed Bids (Formal Advertising).
- U-16. 2 CFR § 200.320(d) - Procurement by Competitive Proposals.
- U-17. 2 CFR § 200.320(e) - Reserved.
- U-18. 2 CFR § 200.320(f) - Procurement by Noncompetitive Proposals.
- U-19. 2 CFR § 200.321 - Contracting with Small and Minority Businesses, Women's Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area Firms.
- U-20. 2 CFR § 200.322 - Procurement of Recovered Materials.
- U-21. 2 CFR § 200.323 - Contract Cost and Price.
- U-22. 2 CFR § 200.324 - Federal Awarding Agency or Pass-Through Entity Review.
- U-23. 2 CFR § 200.325 - Bonding Requirements.
- U-24. 2 CFR § 200.326 - Contract provisions.

**Appendix V. Revenue Sources for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund**

- Appendix V. Revenue Sources for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund
- V-1. General.

**Appendix W. Competition Plans**

- Appendix W. Competition Plans
- W-1. Legislative History.
- W-2. Purpose.
- W-3. Covered Airports.
- W-4. Prohibition on Grant Execution.
- W-5. Requirements for Initial Plan Submittal and Updates.
- W-6. Initial Competition Plan Contents.
- W-7. Competition Plan Update Contents.
- W-8. Sponsor Guidance.
- W-9. Plan Review Process.
- W-10. Additional FAA Actions.
- W-11. Plan Development Eligibility.

**Appendix Y. Federal Share at Public Land State Airports**

- Appendix Y. Federal Share at Public Land State Airports
- Y-1. General Federal Share Definition.
- Y-2. Public Land States Definition.
- Y-3. History of the Public Land Share Formula.
- Y-4. Calculating the Federal Share in Public Land States Using the Part 'b' and Part 'c' Formulas.
- Y-5. Part 'b' Formula.
- Y-6. Part 'c' Calculation (the Grandfather Rule).
- Y-7. Public Land State Federal Share Results.

**Appendix Z. Establishment and Category Upgrade Policy for Instrument Landing Systems**

- Appendix Z. Establishment and Category Upgrade Policy for Instrument Landing Systems
- Z-1. Background.
- Z-2. Use of RNAV Approaches Instead of Cat I ILS Systems.
- Z-3. FAA Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Funding for Cat I ILSs.
- Z-4. AIP Funding for Cat I ILSs.
- Z-5. AIP or F&E Funding of Cat II/III ILSs.
- Z-6. AIP Transition from ILS to RNAV.

### List of Tables and Figures

**Chapter 1 Tables**

- Table 1-1 AIP Related Legislation
- Table 1-2 Crosswalk between 2 CFR part 200 and Previous OMB Circulars (see Appendix B for link to the website containing these crosswalks)
- Table 1-3 Examples of Differences Where 2 CFR part 200 is Addressing Grant Program Administration
- Table 1-4 Differences Between AIP Policy and 2 CFR part 200
- Table 1-5 FAA Office of Airports Key Positions
- Table 1-6 FAA Office of Airports Divisions and Branches
- Table 1-7 Handbook Chapters
- Table 1-8 Handbook Appendices

**Chapter 2 Tables**

- Table 2-1 Types of Sponsors
- Table 2-2 Types of Projects that May be Included in a Grant (by Sponsor Type)
- Table 2-3 Statutory Basis for Grant Assurances
- Table 2-4 Applicable Grant Assurances (by Sponsor and Project Type)
- Table 2-5 Duration and Applicability of Grant Assurances (Airport Sponsors)
- Table 2-6 Duration and Applicability of Grant Assurances (Planning Agency Sponsors)
- Table 2-7 Duration and Applicability of Grant Assurances (Non-Airport Sponsors Undertaking Noise Compatibility Program Projects)
- Table 2-8 Duration and Applicability of Grant Assurances (Aviation Block Grant Program)
- Table 2-9 Legal and Financial Requirements for Public Agencies
- Table 2-10 Legal and Financial Requirements for Private Entities
- Table 2-11 Additional Criteria, Requirements, and Considerations for Specific Sponsorship Situations    - Table 2-11(a)(4) A state acting as a sponsor for one or more specific airports
  - Table 2-11(b)(2) Under the State Block Grant Program, the state is the sponsor. 

**Chapter 3 Tables**

- Table 3-1 The 16 General Requirements for Project Funding
- Table 3-2 Differences between Maintenance, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Replacement Projects
- Table 3-3 Examples of Maintenance, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Replacement Projects
- Table 3-4 Three Basic Tests to Determine if a Project is Justified
- Table 3-5 Examples of Projects Not Meeting the Basic Justification Tests
- Table 3-6 Safety and Security Projects Proposals Requiring Additional ADO Review
- Table 3-7 Minimum Useful Life
- Table 3-8 Projects Where the FAA Has Determined if a BCA is Required
- Table 3-9 BCA Process
- Table 3-10 Eligible Off-Airport Projects
- Table 3-11 Projects Requiring Intergovernmental Review
- Table 3-12 Key Requirements for Intergovernmental Review
- Table 3-13 Airport User Consultation Requirements
- Table 3-14 Requirements for Grants that will Not Result in a Usable Unit of Work
- Table 3-15 Examples of Acceptable and Unacceptable Grant Descriptions
- Table 3-16 Examples of Modifications of Standards that Must Not be Considered for AIP Funded Projects
- Table 3-17 Limited Circumstances Where Work Exceeding FAA Standards May be Funded with AIP
- Table 3-18 Funding Examples for Work Exceeding FAA Standards
- Table 3-19 Requirements for the Use of State Standards
- Table 3-20 Required Content for Engineer's Reports
- Table 3-21 Summary Table of Mandatory/Optional ADO Procurement Review
- Table 3-22 ADO Review Requirements for Bid Protest and Appeals
- Table 3-23 Additional Actions for Bid Protests that are a Federal Concern
- Table 3-24 ADO Review Requirements for Bonding that Does Not Meet the Minimum Requirements
- Table 3-25 Procurement Rules for Limited Noncompetitive Proposal Situations
- Table 3-26 ADO Review Requirements for Contracts Containing Ineligible or Non-AIP Funded Work
- Table 3-27 Examples of Being in the Federal Government's Best Interest
- Table 3-28 Examples Where the Number of Potential Bidders May be Reduced
- Table 3-29 Unique Consultant Contract Methods
- Table 3-30 Typical Steps for an RSA Project with EMAS
- Table 3-31 Circumstances Requiring OIG Notification
- Table 3-32 Situations Where the ADO has the Option to Conduct a Pre-Award Review
- Table 3-33 Sponsor Force Account Submittal Requirements
- Table 3-34 Sponsor Force Account Documentation Requirements
- Table 3-35 Other Sponsor Force Account Requirements
- Table 3-36 ADO Requirements Regarding Suspension or Debarment
- Table 3-37 Resources to Determine if a Project Cost is Necessary and Allowable
- Table 3-38 Five Basic Requirements to Determine a Cost is Allowable
- Table 3-39 Administrative Costs Examples and Requirements
- Table 3-40 Requirements for Indirect Costs
- Table 3-41 Allowability Examples for Architectural Treatments
- Table 3-42 Drainage Proration Example
- Table 3-43 Criteria for Energy Efficiency Improvement Costs
- Table 3-44 Examples of Engineering and Architectural Costs
- Table 3-45 Allowability of Costs to Rebuild or Relocate Facility Impeding an AIP Development Project
- Table 3-46 Examples of Allowability of Costs for Facilities Impeding an AIP Project
- Table 3-47 GIS Data Collection Cost Requirements
- Table 3-48 Common Allowable Land Costs and Associated Restrictions
- Table 3-49 Allowability of Costs for Facilities on AIP Acquired Land
- Table 3-50 Requirements for Legal Fees and Settlement Costs
- Table 3-51 Examples of Unallowable Costs Necessary to Carry Out a Project
- Table 3-52 Examples of Project Formulation Costs
- Table 3-53 Allowable SRM Costs
- Table 3-54 Reasons for an ADO to find a Primary Power Supply Extremely Unreliable
- Table 3-55 Allowability Examples of Site Preparation for Ineligible Facilities
- Table 3-56 Spare Part Requirements
- Table 3-57 Rules for Sponsor Furnished Materials or Supplies
- Table 3-58 Examples of Allowable Temporary Construction
- Table 3-59 Utility Costs Proration Example
- Table 3-60 Rules for Reimbursing Project Costs Prior to the Grant Execution Date
- Table 3-61 Sponsor Assumption of Risk
- Table 3-62 Legislative Requirements that Must be Met for FAA to Consider Reimbursement Based on Climate-Related Conditions
- Table 3-63 Implementation Requirements that Must be Met for FAA to Consider Reimbursement Based on Climate-Related Conditions
- Table 3-64 Alternative Funding Requirements that Must be Met for FAA to Consider Reimbursement Based on Climate-Related Conditions
- Table 3-65 Request Requirements that Must be Met for FAA Consideration of Reimbursement Based on Climate-Related Conditions
- Table 3-66 APP-500 Acknowledgement Process for Requests for Reimbursement Based on Climate-Related Conditions
- Table 3-67 Sponsor Requirements for Cost Reasonableness
- Table 3-68 Documentation of ADO Cost Reasonableness Determinations

**Chapter 4 Tables**

- Table 4-1 AIP Funds by Category, Type, and Calculation
- Table 4-2 Fiscal Year 2017 Final Funding Breakdown by Fund Type
- Table 4-3 Airport Type Criteria and Potential Funding Types
- Table 4-4 Airports that Can Use Each Fund Type
- Table 4-5 Project Restrictions by Fund Type
- Table 4-6 Expiration of AIP Funds
- Table 4-7 Federal Share by Airport Type (Including Exceptions)
- Table 4-8 Federal Shares by Airport Classification in Public Land States
- Table 4-9 Requirements to Transfer Entitlement Funds between Airports
- Table 4-10 Summary of Tables Containing Requirements for using Donations for the Sponsor's Share
- Table 4-11 General Requirements for Offsetting the Sponsor Share of a Grant
- Table 4-12 Value of Items Used to Offset the Sponsor Share
- Table 4-13 Process to Offset the Sponsor Share of a Grant
- Table 4-14 Example Calculations forOffsetting the Sponsor Share of a Grant
- Table 4-15 Instances of Allowable Budget Augmentation

**Chapter 5 Tables**

- Table 5-1 The Basic Steps in the Grant Process
- Table 5-2 The Major Pre-Grant Actions
- Table 5-3 Important Potential Projects for ADO/Sponsor Discussion
- Table 5-4 Common Key Steps in the Grant Process
- Table 5-5 Sponsor Civil Rights Requirements
- Table 5-6 Grant Application Contents
- Table 5-7 Grant Offer Package
- Table 5-8 Requirements for All Grant Agreement Types
- Table 5-9 Specific Requirements by Grant Agreement Type
- Table 5-10 Examples of Grant Descriptions
- Table 5-11 Summaryof Sponsor Certifications
- Table 5-12 Examples of Actions Specifically Excluded from Sponsor Certification
- Table 5-13 Steps and Requirements for Sponsor Grant Acceptance
- Table 5-14 Types of Contract Changes
- Table 5-15 Sponsor and ADO Requirements for Contract Changes
- Table 5-16 Examples of Change Orders that Can and Cannot be Approved by the ADO for AIP Participation
- Table 5-17 Examples of Changes to Professional Services Agreements that Can and Cannot be Approved by the ADO for AIP Participation
- Table 5-18 Quarterly Performance Report Requirements by Project Type
- Table 5-19 Grant Payment Request Requirements and Limitations
- Table 5-20 Conditions the Sponsor Must Meet for Advance Payments
- Table 5-21 Situations Where an ADO Would Reduce or Withhold a Sponsor Payment Request
- Table 5-22 Contract Retainage Limitations
- Table 5-23 Examples of Improper Payments
- Table 5-24 ADO Remediation Actions for Improper Payments
- Table 5-25 Sponsor Remediation Actions for Improper Payments
- Table 5-26 Criteria for an ADO to Amend a Grant
- Table 5-27 Grant Amendment Limits for Increases
- Table 5-28 Examples of Grant Amendments with Land Increases for a Nonprimary Airport
- Table 5-29 Appropriate Amendment Formats
- Table 5-30 Amendment Steps
- Table 5-31 Project Physical Completion Requirements
- Table 5-32 Grant Administration Closeout Requirements
- Table 5-33 Closeout Processing Steps
- Table 5-34 Block Grant Closeout Requirements.
- Table 5-35 Examples of Reasons for Grant Suspension or Termination
- Table 5-36 Examples of Documents that a Sponsor Must Retain
- Table 5-37 Requirements for AIP Audits by Entity
- Table 5-38 Criteria for Disposing or Replacing AIP Funded Equipment
- Table 5-39 Order of Precedence for Applying Sale Proceeds of AIP Funded Land

**Chapter 6 Tables**

- Table 6-1 LOI Funding Rules and Policy
- Table 6-2 Three Overlapping Sets of Capital Data in the LOI Review
- Figure 6-1 Three Overlapping Sets of Capital Data in the LOI Review
- Table 6-3 LOI Project Criteria by Airport Type
- Table 6-4 LOI Approval/Disapproval Process
- Table 6-5 Sponsor LOI Submission Requirements
- Table 6-6 Evaluation Criteria for LOI Requests
- Table 6-7 LOI Offer Contents
- Table 6-8 History of the State Block Grant Program
- Table 6-9 State Block Grant Participants
- Table 6-10 State Block Grant Application Information
- Table 6-11 State Block Grant Selection Criteria
- Table 6-12 Criteria for an Airport to be in the State Block Grant Program
- Table 6-13 AIP Funding Transfer Rules for the State Block Grant Program
- Table 6-14 MAP Requirements
- Table 6-15 Examples of Projects That May Not Be Suitable for MAP Funding
- Table 6-16 Innovative Finance Demonstration Program Legislation
- Table 6-17 Innovative Finance Demonstration Program Rules
- Table 6-18 VALE Legislative References
- Table 6-19 Zero Emission Vehicle and Infrastructure Pilot Program Legislative References
- Table 6-20 Program to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Airport Power Sources Legislative References
- Table 6-21 Rules for the Airport Development Rights Pilot Program
- Table 6-22 Required Sponsor's Attorney Certification Language
- Table 6-23 Requirements for the Instrument Recording the Purchase of Airport Development Rights

**Appendix A Tables**

- Table A-1 Definition of Terms Used in This Handbook

**Appendix B Tables**

- Table B-1 References and Web Links

**Appendix C Tables**

- Table C-1 Examples of General Prohibited Projects/Costs for All Project Type
- Table C-2 Examples of Prohibited Projects/Costs for Construction
- Table C-3 Examples of Prohibited Projects/Costs for Equipment
- Table C-4 Examples of Prohibited Projects/Costs for Land
- Table C-5 Examples of Prohibited Projects/Costs for Noise Mitigation
- Table C-6 Examples of Prohibited Projects/Costs for Planning or Environmental

**Appendix D Tables**

- Table D-1 Miscellaneous Project Requirements

**Appendix E Tables**

- Table E-1 Eligible Stand-Alone Planning Projects
- Table E-2 Planning Project Requirements

**Appendix F Tables**

- Table F-1 New Airport Work Codes
- Table F-2 New Airport Project Requirements

**Appendix G Tables**

- Table G-1 Runway Types and Eligibility
- Table G-2 Pavement Condition Index Requirements for Airfield Pavement Projects
- Table G-3 Distinctions between Construct, Extend, Widen, Strengthen, Rehabilitate, Shift, and Remove
- Table G-4 Runway Work Codes
- Table G-5 Runway Project Requirements

**Appendix H Tables**

- Table H-1. Pavement Condition Index Requirements for Airfield Pavement Projects
- Table H-2 Distinctions between Construct, Extend, Widen, Strengthen, and Rehabilitate
- Table H-3 Taxiway Work Codes
- Table H-4 Taxiway Project Requirements

**Appendix I Tables**

- Table I-1. Pavement Condition Index Requirements for Airfield Pavement Projects
- Table I-2 Table I-2 Distinctions between Construct, Expand, Strengthen, and Rehabilitate
- Table I-3 Apron Work Codes
- Table I-4 Apron Project Requirements

**Appendix J Tables**

- Table J-1 Eligibility of Stand-Alone Projects for New and Faded Marking
- Table J-2 Eligibility of Stand-Alone Projects for Sign Panel Replacement
- Table J-3 Airfield Marking, Signage, and Lighting Work Codes
- Table J-4 Airfield Signage and Lighting Project Requirements

**Appendix K Tables**

- Table K-1 NAVAID and Weather Reporting Equipment Work Codes
- Table K-2 NAVAID and Weather Reporting Equipment Project Requirements

**Appendix L Tables**

- Table L-1 Requirements for Off-Airport Storage of ARFF Vehicles
- Table L-2 Safety and Security Equipment Project Requirements

**Appendix M Tables**

- Table M-1 Other Equipment Project Requirements

**Appendix N Tables**

- Table N-1 Public-Use Requirements for Terminal Buildings
- Table N-2 Movement of Passengers and Baggage Requirements
- Table N-3 Revenue Producing Eligibility and Conditions for Terminal Buildings
- Table N-4 Terminal Eligibility Proration Calculation
- Table N-5 Typical Eligible Areas/Equipment within a Terminal Building
- Table N-6 Additional Eligible Terminal Areas/Equipment at Nonhub Primary and Nonprimary Airports
- Table N-7 Terminal Building Funding Rules by Airport Type
- Table N-8 Terminal Work Codes
- Table N-9 Terminal Project Requirements

**Appendix O Tables**

- Table O-1 Allowable Costs for Areas in an ARFF Building at 14 CFR part 139 Certificated Airports
- Table O-2 Distinctions between Construct, Expand, Modify, Improve, and Rehabilitate
- Table O-3 Other Building Project Requirements (Other than Terminals)

**Appendix P Tables**

- Table P-1 Distinctions between Construct, Expand, Modify, Improve, and Rehabilitate
- Table P-2 Roads and Surface Transportation Work Codes
- Table P-3 Roads and Surface Transportation

**Appendix Q Tables**

- Table Q-1 Good Title Requirements for Land and Easement Acquisition
- Table Q-2 Types of Land Interests
- Table Q-3 Land Work Codes
- Table Q-4 Land Project Requirements

**Appendix R Tables**

- Table R-1 General Eligibility Requirements for Noise Compatibility Projects
- Table R-2 Block Rounding Requirements
- Table R-3 Requirements for Neighborhood Equity
- Table R-4 Pre-and Post-Testing Criteria for Noise Insulation Projects
- Table R-5 Noise Compatibility Planning/Project Work Codes
- Table R-6 Noise Compatibility Planning/Project Requirements

**Appendix S Tables**

- Table S-1 Environmental Planning/Mitigation Project Requirements

**Appendix T Tables**

- Table T-1 Distinctions between Construct, Expand, Modify, Improve, and Rehabilitate
- Table T-2 Military Airport Program Project Requirements (for typical projects)

**Appendix U Tables**

- Table U-1 Sponsor Requirements Regarding Suspension or Debarment
- Table U-2 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.317 - Procurements by States
- Table U-3 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.318 - General Procurement Standards
- Table U-4 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.319 - Competition
- Table U-5 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.320 - Methods of Procurement to be Followed
- Table U-6 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.320(a) - Procurement by Micro-Purchases
- Table U-7 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.320(b) - Procurement by Small Purchase Procedures
- Table U-8 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.320(c) - Procurement by Sealed Bids (Formal Advertising)
- Table U-9 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.320(d) - Procurement by Competitive Proposals
- Table U-10 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.320(f) - Procurement by Noncompetitive Proposals
- Table U-11 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.321 - Contracting with Small and Minority Businesses, Women's Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area Firms
- Table U-12 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.322 - Procurement of Recovered Materials
- Table U-13 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.323 - Contract Cost and Price
- Table U-14 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.324 - Federal Awarding Agency or Pass-Through Entity Review
- Table U-15 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.325 - Bonding requirements
- Table U-16 AIP Handbook Clarification of 2 CFR § 200.326 - Contract Provisions

**Appendix V Tables**

- Table V-1 Revenue Sources for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund

**Appendix W Tables**

- Table W-1 Airports Falling Under the Competition Plan Requirements
- Table W-2 Completion Plan and Update Requirements
- Table W-3 Required Initial Competition Plan Content
- Table W-4 Required Competition Plan Update Content

**Appendix X Tables**

- Table X-1 General Sponsor Buy American Requirements
- Table X-2 Criteria by Buy American Waiver Type
- Table X-3 Buy American Specific Definitions

**Appendix Y Tables**

- Table Y-1 Federally-Controlled Acreage in Public Land States
- Table Y-2 Federal Shares by Airport Classification in Public-Land States Between 1970 and 1980
- Table Y-3 Yes/No Test for Part 'b' Calculation
- Table Y-4 Part 'b' Calculation Results (see Table Y-5 for columns marked *)
- Table Y-5 Column Notes for Table Y-4
- Table Y-6 Part 'c' Calculation

## Related Guidance

                  - Airport Forms
                  - Letter of Intent Program
                  - Historical Program Guidance Letters (PGLs)