Airport Manager Resources and Training
MnDOT, Office of Aeronautics takes an active role in assisting airport managers by providing important information and tools to more effectively manage airports.
E-Learning Courses
Training modules are provided to inform airport managers, sponsors, board members, staff/contractors, or others associated with an airport about specific airport “hot topic” subjects and the surrounding rules, laws, and regulations. These courses are on-demand and FREE to airports.
Airport Minimum Standards
Guidance on developing effective airport minimum standards for aeronautical operations and services at airports.
Airport Lease Agreements
Guidance on developing effective leases for aeronautical operations and services at airports.
ACRP/TRB
The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) develops near-term, practical solutions to problems faced by airport operators. ACRP hosts webinars and posts documents on airport topics including:
- Guidebook for Managing Small Airports (PDF)
- Airside Snow Removal Practices for Small Airports with Limited Budgets (PDF)
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at Airports (PDF)
- Preventative Maintenance at General Aviation Airports (PDF)
- Guidebook for Developing General Aviation Airport Business Plans (PDF)
Minnesota Aeronautical Rules and Minnesota Aeronautical Statutes
Every airport, before operating as an airport, must be approved and licensed by the State of Minnesota. All airports must meet the standards set forth in the Minnesota Rules and Statutes.
FAA Grant Assurances and FAA Airport Advisory Circulars
Federally obligated airports, as part of their responsibilities, must comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sponsor grant assurances. Also, select this link for FAA Airport Advisory Circulars.
AirTap
AirTAP is a statewide assistance program for aviation personnel that offers education and information resources, training programs, technical assistance, access to experts, and printed materials including:
Other Tips & Best Practices on Maintaining an Airport
Turf Runways:
To receive cones to mark your turf runway, please contact a MnDOT Aeronautics representative.
- Turf Maintenance (PDF, 38KB)
Windsock LED light installation:
- Directions to install LED light on airport windsock (PDF, 646 KB)
Additional Assistance
Airports looking for information on Airport Development or Airport Planning and Zoning, email or call your local region contact.
Requests for more information, questions, or comments should be directed to:
Timothy Jarvis
651-357-0591
[email protected]