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Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (14 CFR Part 150)

Data and Statistics

• AIP and PFC Funding Summary for Noise Compatibility Programs
• Airports with Recent Noise Compatibility Planning Activity
• Noise Compatibility Planning Data/Program Status (by State)
• Noise and Land Use Information (including Noise Exposure Maps) (by State)

Regulations, Guidance, and Policies

• Part 150 Regulation: Airport Noise Compatibility Planning
• Checklists
• Environmental Policy & Guidance
  • Change in FAA's Noise Mitigation Policy (10/15/1998) (PDF)
  • AEE-ARP Non-Standard INM Modeling Requirements and Coordination (PDF)
• AC 150/5020-1, Noise Control and Compatibility Planning for Airports
• Sample Federal Register Notices (PDF)
• AC 150/5000-9A, Guidelines for the Sound Insulation of Residences Exposed to Aircraft Operations
• AIP Program Guidance Letter 12-09: AIP Eligibility and Justification Requirements for Noise Insulation Projects
  • Frequently Asked Questions for PGL 12-09 (PDF)

Airport Noise and Access Restrictions (14 CFR Part 161)

• Part 161 Regulation: Notice and Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restrictions
• FAA Comments on Airport Noise and Access Restriction Proposals
• Guidance on Content for a Subpart C, Stage 2 Restriction Analysis (PDF)

Contact Us

• Planning and Environmental Division
  • Environmental Personnel
  • Planning Personnel

Related Information

• Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (recodified)
• Airport Noise Compatibility Planning Toolkit
  FAA's "Land Use Planning Initiative" is closely associated with these noise programs. The initiative is a commitment by 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.
• Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (recodified)
• Policy, International Affairs and Environment
• NoiseQuest: Aviation Noise Information & Resources