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.
LEGAL TOPIC SOLICITATION
The ACRP is seeking study topics for FY 2026 Legal Studies Program. The closing date for submitting legal topics is Monday, August 25, 2025, and the oversight panel will review and select topics in fall 2025. Problem statements should identify issues associated with airport-related law that will be produced in the ACRP Legal Research Digest series. Learn more about submitting a topic.
SYNTHESIS TOPIC SOLICITATION
The ACRP is seeking synthesis topics for FY 2026 Synthesis Program. The closing date for submitting synthesis topics is Monday, September 8, 2025, and the oversight panel will review and select topics in fall 2025. Syntheses provide state-of-the-practice and findings based on a review of literature and input from airports. Learn more about submitting a topic.
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.
ACRP CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF PROVIDING PRACTICAL EVIDENCE-BASED AIRPORT RESEARCH
Join ACRP and hundreds of airport practitioners in celebrating ACRP's 20th anniversary. Visit our 20th Anniversary Webpage to learn more!
APPLICATIONS FOR AMBASSADORS ARE NOW OPEN
The ACRP Ambassador program is a premier practitioner engagement initiative within the TRB. Ambassadors tell the ACRP story, help practitioners access and apply research results to solve airport problems Applications for the 2026-2028 Ambassador Class are due July 31, 2025. To apply, review the application criteria and guidelines..
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