ACRP - Airport Cooperative Research Program

Name: ACRP - Airport Cooperative Research Program
Address: 500 5th Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, 20001, US
Telephone: (202) 334-2277
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ACRP - Airport Cooperative Research Program

The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) is an industry-driven, applied research program. ACRP can address any issue faced by airport operators.

The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) is an industry-driven, applied research program that develops near-term, practical solutions to problems faced by airport operators. ACRP is managed by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Some projects may apply to only sp

ecific types of airports, such as general aviation or air carrier airports, while others apply to virtually all airports. Projects may target areas as diverse as safety, security, operations, environment, planning, design, construction, maintenance, administration, policy, and human resources.

06/24/2026

The hottest summer resource? Air conditioning. But how much energy is your airport using to keep cool right now, along with all its other everyday operations? We can help you map it all out ⬇️

We published ACRP Web-Only Document 27: Methodology to Develop the Airport Terminal Building Energy Use Intensity (ATB-EUI) Benchmarking Tool to assist airports in benchmarking and profiling airport terminal energy end uses.

This web document outlines the overall data collection and analysis process for developing airport terminal building benchmarks. Interact with it here: https://ow.ly/VQly50YJ3by

06/22/2026

Are you an airport industry practitioner who is passionate about advancing research and innovation in the field? Consider becoming an ACRP Ambassador!

As an Ambassador, you'll have the opportunity to engage with fellow practitioners, disseminate ACRP research results, and make a difference in the industry.

Apply now!* https://ow.ly/CwRu50YJ37E

*Applications close July 31, 2026.

06/17/2026

Industries are integrating AI into their operations everywhere you look, but many airports need to take a more measured approach. While some airports have begun implementing AI, many still rely on traditional systems due to operational complexities, the need for uninterrupted service, and stringent safety and regulatory requirements.

Newly published ACRP Web-Only Document 67: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Airport Industry provides an overview of AI technologies and applications relevant to airports, including the opportunities and challenges associated with implementing AI to support airport business and operations.

Explore our findings here: https://ow.ly/V9XK50YJ35w

06/10/2026

Share your story with ACRP! Our Impacts on Practice series is designed to provide examples of how airport industry practitioners are using ACRP research results to assist them in their work, and we want yours.

Your examples are integral in helping gauge our program's value, so if you've used an ACRP publication or are aware of an Impact on Practice, please tell us about your experience!

Share your story here: https://ow.ly/XPrq50YJ2RL

06/03/2026

Trent Holder, Senior Aviation Planner at Woolpert, became an ACRP Ambassador because "ACRP research improves all facets of the aviation industry – and helps make [his] job more accurate and easier!"

Visit Trent next week (6/10-6/12) at the Colorado Airport Operators Association Spring Conference in Pueblo, Colorado, to learn more about ACRP's free resources and how they can work for you!

06/01/2026

🐝 June is Pollinator Month, so we're revisiting one of our favorite reports: ACRP Synthesis 119: Considerations for Establishing and Maintaining Successful Pollinator Programs on Airports.

In response to global reports of bee declines, some airports have implemented pollinator-friendly practices and programs that restore habitat for bees and bring public awareness and appreciation to these fascinating insects. This report summarizes experiences and best management practices of pollinator-friendly programs at airports, particularly beekeeping programs and pollinator habitat management programs.

Read the synthesis on pollinator programs here: https://ow.ly/wlNf50YJ2FL

05/28/2026

Looking for a way to network and collaborate with airport industry professionals while also giving back to the field? Become an ACRP Ambassador!

As an Ambassador, you'll receive expensed registration for industry events to help engage industry practitioners around ACRP research and programs.

Apply today!* https://ow.ly/MI2y50YJ2nb

*Applications close July 31, 2026.

05/26/2026

🔦 Problem Statement Spotlight 🔦

One of last year's approved problem statements was No. 26-1182, or "Guide of Practical Tools & Lessons Learned for Supporting Weather-Related Airport Infrastructure Resilience Investments."

This problem statement was based on discussions that occurred at the 2025 ACRP Insight Event: Preparing U.S. Airport Infrastructure for Weather Events. This research will be critical as intense and unprecedented weather events continue to affect airport infrastructure planning, operations, and investment.

Read more about the discussion that took place during the Insight Event and the basis for ongoing research here: https://ow.ly/Spo350YJ2iz

05/21/2026

Join us on May 27 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM (ET) for our next webinar, "Getting Ahead of Airport Parking Reservation Systems and Techniques." Based on ACRP Synthesis 140, this webinar will explore how online booking systems can allow customers to reserve and prepay for parking, improving convenience while helping airports better manage demand and enhance revenue.

We'll discuss the benefits, costs, and implementation challenges associated with these systems, as well as considerations for airports evaluating whether to adopt them. Speakers include Steve Van Beek (Steer Group) and Adrian Leung (Steer Group) Cody Bauman (Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will moderate our Q&A session.

Register here (required): https://ow.ly/9yMC50Z2Mb7

05/20/2026

Have an idea for an ACRP webinar? Submit your idea via our webinar suggestion form!

We accept webinar suggestions on a year-round basis, and would love to hear yours. Find our submission checklist and more information here: https://bit.ly/499fBa6

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