Highline Forum 220323 2022 StART Aviation Noise WG workplan

Aviation Near-term Noise Action Agenda Summary (as of 2/22) Action Items Late Night Noise Limitation Program Runway Use Program Glide Slope Adjustment Ground Noise Study Noise Abatement Departure Profiles Analysis Rolling Takeoffs Noise Comment Reporting Description Voluntary measure to reduce late night (12:00 AM to 5:00 AM) noise by incentivizing air carriers to fly at less noise sensitive hours or transition to quieter aircraft Revise the current informal Runway Use Program to minimize use of the Third Runway during the late night (12:00 AM to 5:00 AM) Raise Runway 34R’s glideslope to lessen aircraft approach noise Analyze airfield ground noise sources and identify potential mitigation measures Implement a Noise Abatement Departure Profile to lessen aircraft departure noise for farther out airport communities Establish rolling takeoffs as the preferred takeoff procedure during periods of light air traffic Provide up-to-date, accessible information on noise complaints and comments submitted by the public Components • Ongoing outreach with air carriers about possible late night schedule and aircraft fleet changes including meetings with carriers with the most noise exceedances • Established noise thresholds that identify louder aircraft exceeding noise thresholds during the late night hours • Late night noise threshold observance tracked and reported out on a quarterly basis and publicized as part of the Fly Quiet Program Updated language for: • Third Runway daytime/evening runway usage • Third Runway late night runway usage Considered various strategies and timelines for raising Runway 34R’s 2.75 degrees glideslope and settled on plan to permanently relocate 34R’s navigational…

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