Airport Noise
Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (14 CFR Part 150)
Data and Statistics
- AIP and PFC Funding Summary for Noise Compatibility Programs (Updated 11/17/2008)
- Airports with Recent Noise Compatibility Planning Activity (Updated 11/13/2008)
- Noise Compatibility Planning Data/Program Status (by State) (Updated 11/19/2008)
- Noise and Land Use Information (including Noise Exposure Maps) (by State) (Updated 8/26/2008)
Regulations, Guidance, and Policies
- Change in FAA's Noise Mitigation Policy (10/15/1998) (PDF)
- Checklists
- Environmental Guidance Letters and Memorandums
- Noise Control and Compatibility Planning for Airports, AC 150/5020-1
- Regulation: Airport Noise Compatibility Planning
- Sample Federal Register Notices (PDF)
Airport Noise and Access Restrictions (14 CFR Part 161)
- FAA Comments on Airport Noise and Access Restriction Proposals
- Guidance on Content for a Subpart C, Stage 2 Restriction Analysis (PDF)
- Regulation: Notice and Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restrictions
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Related Information
- Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (recodified)
- Environmental Issues
- Land Use Planning Toolkit
FAA's "Land Use Planning Initiative" is closely associated with these noise programs. The initiative is a commitment by the FAA to provide state airport sponsors, land use jurisdictional agencies, and FAA staff with up-to-date guidance on improving airport land use compatibility and planning. The toolkit contains this guidance.
