ACI provides accreditation programs created to support member airports worldwide in various topics of interest. 

Developed with the support of internal and/or external subject matter experts, including from international organizations, consultants, and government agencies, our accreditations encourage continuous improvement in the industry.

Participating airports are accompanied during the accreditation process and supported to close potential gaps and achieve excellence in the most cost-effective and efficient way.

Accreditation benefits for airports

Keep up to date with regulations and recommended practices in the industry.
Showcase your airport’s priorities and efforts in specific areas.
Implement a cycle of continuous improvement supported and guided by a team of experts.
Improve business results by decreasing the risk of operational disruption and/or increasing potential revenue.

Accreditation process

Airport requests/renews accreditation
Email request to ACI World or ACI Region

Airport performs self-assessment
Airport submits a comprehensive questionnaire and supporting evidence

Online validation interview
ACI conducts an online interview to discuss the information submitted

Accreditation / recommendations
Accreditation is awarded or tailored recommendations are made considering the constraints of each airport

Ongoing review
ACI provides updates and resources for continuous improvement

At the end of the validity period, airports can renew their accreditation by following the process above once more.

Public Health & Safety Readiness (PHSR) Accreditation

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Empower your airport to safeguard today and build resilience for tomorrow

Prepare your airport to confidently manage future public health and safety disruptions while strengthening operational resilience.

This globally recognized accreditation program provides airports with practical strategies to address operational and environmental health risks, enhance crisis preparedness and response, and support long-term resilience planning.

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Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA)

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Showcase your airport’s accessibility and inclusive culture

This accreditation program provides airport with a continuous path of improvement in the area of accessibility for passengers with disabilities.

It is the only international accreditation program dedicated to airport accessibility for passengers with disabilities.

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For questions about any of these accreditation programs, email assessments.accreditations@aci.aero.