Posted on May 1st, 2025
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) is a comprehensive inventory of public-use aviation infrastructure assets in the United States. Managed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the NPIAS identifies airports critical to the national air transportation system and eligible for federal funding through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
As of the most recent report, the NPIAS includes more than 3,400 existing or proposed airports, encompassing commercial service airports, general aviation airports, and designated reliever airports. These facilities support the movement of passengers, cargo, and emergency services throughout the country and serve as essential infrastructure for commercial and private jet operations.
For airport inclusion in the NPIAS, an airport must meet specific criteria, including public-use access, eligibility for FAA development funds, and relevance to national, state, or regional transportation goals. Airports listed in the NPIAS are prioritized for improvements such as:
The NPIAS is critical in shaping long-term aviation infrastructure and funding priorities. While the plan is most commonly associated with commercial airports, it is highly relevant to private aviation users. Many of the airports favored by private jet travelers—including Van Nuys Airport (VNY), Teterboro Airport (TEB), and Addison Airport (ADS)—are part of the NPIAS as reliever or general aviation airports.
For travelers and aircraft operators, NPIAS status often means:
The FAA updates the NPIAS biennially, providing a five-year funding and development outlook. The current version of the NPIAS helps shape the future of aviation in the U.S. by prioritizing federal investments across national, regional, and local airports that support both scheduled airline service and on-demand charter flights.
