Useful Aviation Websites
A curated collection of trusted aviation resources for pilots, students, instructors, and aviation enthusiasts, including FAA, NTSB, NASA, aviation weather, and industry organizations.
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration resources, regulations, guidance, and pilot information.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Home
- Federal Aviation Administration Accident and Incident Data
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aeronautical Charting Office
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Registration Inquiry
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Worthiness Directives
- Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAAST)
- FAA Air Traffic Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
- Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) ADS-B/TIS-B/FIS-B Problem Report
- FAA Runway Visual Range (RVR) Status Monitor
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FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
Current FAA practical-test standards and companion guidance for pilots, instructors, mechanics, and other airmen.
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FAA Aviation Handbooks and Manuals
Official FAA pilot, instructor, weather, instrument, maintenance, and risk-management handbooks.
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FAA Airman Testing
Knowledge-test resources, testing supplements, practical-test standards, and examiner information.
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Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA)
FAA online application system for airman certificates and ratings.
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FAA Aeronautical Information Manual and Publications
Current Aeronautical Information Manual and related air-traffic publications.
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FAA Digital Aeronautical Products
VFR and IFR charts, airport diagrams, terminal procedures, chart supplements, and obstacle data.
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FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide
Official guide to aeronautical chart symbols, information, and interpretation.
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FAA NOTAM Search
Direct search for current Notices to Air Missions.
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FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
Current graphical Temporary Flight Restriction listings.
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FAA MedXPress
Online FAA medical-certificate application system.
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FAA Designee Locator
Search for designated pilot examiners and other FAA designees.
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FAASTeam Courses, Seminars and Webinars
Search training activities, seminars, and webinars that may offer WINGS or AMT credit.
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FAA Training Resources and Guides
FAA training programs, safety resources, guides, and educational materials.
NTSB
Accident investigation reports, safety recommendations, and aviation safety resources.
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Accident Data
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NTSB Aviation Investigation Search
Search aviation accident and incident investigations for study and safety analysis.
NASA
Aviation safety reporting, research, aeronautics, and aerospace resources.
Aviation Weather
Weather planning tools, forecasts, charts, observations, and decision-making resources.
- NWS Aviation Weather Center (AWC)
- FAA Flight Service Station for Weather Briefings
- FAA Runway Visual Range
- FAA Aviation Weather Cameras
- National Weather Service (NWS) Alaska Aviation Guidance (AAG)
- NWS Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (AAWU)
- NWS Weather Forecast Office (WFO) Honolulu
- NWS Center Weather Service Units (CWSU)
- NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC)
- NWS Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) code charts
- NWS Localized Aviation Model Output Statistics (MOS) Program (LAMP) airports
- NWS LAMP description
- NWAS LAMP home page
- NWS National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Central Operations (NCO) Model Analyses and Guidance
- NWS National Hurricane Center (NHC)
- NWS Ocean Prediction Center (OPC)
- NWS Real-Time Mesoscale Analysis (RTMA) Alternative Report of Surface Temperature
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers (VAAC)
- NWS Weather Prediction Center (WPC)
- Weather radars (Department of Defense (DOD), FAA, and NWS next generation weather radar (NEXRAD) and FAAs terminal Doppler weather radar (TDWR))
- NWS Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (AAWU) AIRMET
- NWS Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (AAWU) Alaska Significant Weather Forecasts
- NWS Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (AAWU) Area Forecast (FA)
- NWS Center Weather Advisory (CWA)
- NWS Pilot Weather Reports (PIREP)
- NWS Sigmets - Alaska Aviation Weather Unit
- NWS Sigmets - Aviation Weather Center
- NWS Surface Observations
- NWS Localized Aviation Model Output Statistics (MOS) Program (LAMP) Airports
- NWS LAMP Home Page and Description
Aviation Related Organizations
Professional aviation organizations, associations, and helpful industry resources.
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Helpful aviation references in one place
These links are intended to help pilots quickly find reliable aviation information. Always verify operational, regulatory, and weather information using official sources before making flight decisions.