Practical Solutions to Today's Airport Challenges
ACRP is authorized by Congress, sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration, and managed by the Transportation Research Board.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE NEXT ACRP INSIGHT EVENT
Join us May 19 and 20 at the Keck Center in Washington, DC for the next ACRP Insight Event: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Airport Industry! Join airport practitioners in discussing applications for AI at airports and help identify areas of further research.
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Visit the ACRP Proposers Page to watch a brief video on crafting a competitive proposal, download the Information and Instructions for Preparing Proposals brochure, and explore additional resources for working with CRP.
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ACRP WELCOME PACKET
Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, or someone making a career transition into the airport industry, ACRP can help! This Welcome Packet outlines ACRP resources and ways new practitioners can get involved with ACRP. Download the Welcome Packet now.
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University Design Competition
Submissions Due May 1st!
ACRP is sponsoring a national competition for universities that engages students in addressing issues relating to airports and the National Airspace System. Expressions of interest now being taken. Final submission deadline is May 1, 2026. Learn more here.
Graduate Research Award
Submissions Due May 15th!
The ACRP Graduate Research Award aims to stimulate thought, discussion, and research among future airport managers, operators, designers, and aviation policymakers. Awardees receive a $12,000 stipend, guidance from expert advisors, the opportunity to present at the TRB Annual Meeting, and potential publication in the Transportation Research Record. Application submissions due May 15, 2026. Learn more here.
ACRP Research Collections
Connect to relevant publications that offer industry-driven, applied research in response to current and emerging airport challenges.
Available Topics:
- Administration & Human Resources
- Design & Construction
- Economic Impacts
- Environment & Sustainability
- Maintenance & Operations
- Policy & Planning
- Safety & Security
- Technology & Innovation
All Collections