# FAA Releases Draft Vertical Flight Standards

On October 22, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released draft design standards for vertical flight facilities and is seeking industry and public feedback ahead of final standards expected in summer 2027. The guidance addresses facility layout, visual aids, power and charging, airport integration, and elevated or rooftop sites. Although no contract or solicitation has been announced, the draft offers airport owners, infrastructure developers, and advanced air mobility firms an early planning reference for future facility design and investment.

- Organizations developing vertical flight facilities can assess how the draft’s design areas affect site planning, power and charging needs, and integration with existing airports.
- Industry stakeholders can provide feedback on the draft; no comment deadline or submission method is specified in the signal.
- Because final standards are expected in summer 2027, firms can use the draft as an early input to infrastructure planning, while recognizing that requirements may change before finalization.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)

### Key Quotes
> The next generation of aircraft is here, and we are ensuring we have the infrastructure built to support safe takeoffs and landings for them across the National Airspace System.
> — Bryan Bedford, FAA Administrator

### Sources
- [FAA Releases Draft Design Standards for Vertical Flight Facilities | Federal Aviation Administration](https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-releases-draft-design-standards-vertical-flight-facilities) - FAA