Public Safety Aviation Unit Montgomery in Montgomery Alabama

Public Safety Aviation Unit Montgomery, located in Montgomery, AL, ensures aviation safety in the Montgomery County area. The Aviation Department, also called the Aviation Bureau, plans for sufficient airport capacity, modernizes and maintains the integrated national aviation system, and oversees the operation of Montgomery County area airports.

• Montgomery airport data
• Aviation and aircraft regulations
• Montgomery County aviation policies
• FAA regulations
• Aviation jobs and employment

In Montgomery County, the Aviation Bureau inspects and certifies public use airports to ensure safety. The Aviation Department also manages the process of aircraft registration and oversees aviation regulations that affect the Montgomery County area. In addition, the Aviation Bureau promotes airport and aviation safety by providing educational and training programs for pilots, aircraft inspectors, and aircraft technician. The Aviation Department relies on Alabama state owned aircraft to conduct Montgomery County emergency response, aerial mapping, and other specialized services.

In Alabama, the Aviation Department operates as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation. At the state level, the Aviation Department updates and maintains a State Airport System Plan (SASP). The plan assesses the current conditions of the airport system within Alabama and identifies the system's future needs. Alabama plans are incorporated into the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). The Alabama Aviation Department also enforces aviation and aircraft regulations. Contact the Aviation Department for more information about state regulations.

At the federal level, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversees the country's airport systems and aviation regulations. A division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the FAA promotes safety by regulating Montgomery County civil aviation. The FAA also assesses the adherence of foreign air carriers to international safety standards. The FAA operates the national air traffic control system, regulates pilot certification, and manages the NPIAS, which guides federal funding for capital projects in the nation's airports. The FAA's Airport Investment Program (AIP) distributes funding to Montgomery County airports that qualify.

You may contact Public Safety Aviation Unit Montgomery by calling 334-242-4055, or by addressing inquiries to the office mailing address: Public Safety Aviation Unit Montgomery, 4631 Richardson Road, Montgomery, Alabama, 36108.