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

Contact Us

• Planning and Environmental Division
  • Environmental Personnel
  • Planning Personnel

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.
• NoiseQuest: Aviation Noise Information & Resources