What is the publication for Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design?

• A. UFC 3-260-01
• B. FAA AC 150/5300-13
• C. MIL-STD-1472
• D. SAE ARP

Answer: (A)

The question tests knowledge of which publication serves as the standard reference for planning and designing airfields and heliports. The authoritative source is the Unified Facilities Criteria document titled Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design. This UFC defines the criteria used on DoD installations for creating safe, efficient, and interoperable airfield layouts, covering aspects like runway and taxiway geometry, safety areas, lighting, markings, drainage, and pavement considerations. It’s the primary design reference that engineers, architects, and planners rely on for military aviation facilities.

Civilian FAA guidance, such as a typical Airport Design advisory circular, governs civilian airports and isn’t the standard used for DoD airfield planning. MIL-STD-1472 focuses on human factors and interface design rather than airfield layout. SAE ARP documents provide varied aerospace practices but do not serve as the specific DoD airfield planning and design standard.