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2017-04-14
Burien fought the FAA over airplane noise and won, so far
Residents teamed up with the City of Burien to fight the FAA over airplane noise and won, at least so far. Neighbors noticed an increase in airplane noise last summer and say the FAA started diverting jet propeller planes from Sea-Tac to the west over Burien, when take-off was to the north. Residents complained about -
2017-03-01Laguardia airport title 14 code of federal regulations (cfr) part 150 final noise exposure map report
Final Noise Exposure Map Report for LaGuardia Airport prepared under Title 14 CFR Part 150 by Environmental Science Associates and other consulting firms for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. This report addresses federal requirements for airport noise compatibility planning. -
2017-03-01
Laguardia airport title 14 code of federal regulations (cfr) part 150 final noise exposure map report
Final Noise Exposure Map Report for LaGuardia Airport prepared under Title 14 CFR Part 150 by Environmental Science Associates and other consulting firms for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. This report addresses federal requirements for airport noise compatibility planning. -
2016-03-17Aviation roundtable members argue over structure at meeting – QNS
By Madina Toure Posted on March 17, 2016 By Madina Toure (clarifying the history of the roundtable structure) The highly anticipated New York Community Aviation Roundtable meeting was marked by tension last week as people spent nearly three hours debating everything from the roundtable’s structure to individuals directly affected by airplane noise. The March 10 -
2016-01-30FAA NextGen and the 2012 to 2015 ‘Optimization of Metroplex Airspace’
This 2016 report by Palo Alto resident Mark Shull examines how the FAA's NextGen 'Optimization of Airspace and Procedures in the Metroplex' (OAPM) program, implemented between 2012 and 2015, led to dramatically increased aircraft noise over residential communities by redesigning flight paths to be lower, straighter, and more concentrated. The author argues that while the program was publicly marketed as improving efficiency, reducing fuel use, and lowering environmental impact, its primary purpose was increasing airport capacity by reducing separation between aircraft and simplifying flight corridors. The report traces the legislative, regulatory, and industry decisions that shaped the program, concluding that communities were left worse off and that genuine air traffic modernization will be harder to achieve going forward. -
2015-04-09Two heads of airport roundtable elected for LGA, JFK – QNS
Two heads of airport roundtable elected for LGA, JFK By Tom Momberg Posted on April 9, 2015 By Tom Momberg Members of the newly formed New York Airport Community Roundtable Committees for LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy International Airports met Tuesday night to install their leadership. The roundtable last adjourned in November without achieving any -
2015-02-11Model 831 technical reference manual introduction
The Larson Davis Model 831 Technical Reference Manual provides comprehensive guidance for operating a handheld precision sound level meter and real-time frequency analyzer. The manual covers 27 chapters and 4 appendices addressing topics such as measurement setup, noise dose and exposure monitoring, time history logging, calibration, and data storage. It serves as a complete reference for professionals conducting acoustic measurements, including those relevant to environmental noise monitoring near airports. -
2014-08-02Community roundtables will tackle airplane noise issues – QNS
Posted on August 2, 2014 By Bob Harris After years of pressuring for the formation of community roundtables to discuss airplane noise over residential neighborhoods, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has authorized the formation of such groups. Meetings were recently held in a large hanger at the Vaughn College of Aeronautics adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. The Queens -
2013-10-01Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Part 150 noise compatibility study final: Chapter three – noise analysis
This chapter from Sea-Tac Airport's 2013 Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study explains how aircraft noise is measured and analyzed around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It covers the basic properties of sound—including loudness, pitch, and duration—and explains why noise is measured on the logarithmic decibel (dB) scale rather than a standard linear scale. The chapter also outlines how noise contour modeling was conducted to assess the real-world impact of aircraft operations on surrounding communities. -
2012-10-26Frustrated Residents Fire Back at FAA Officials
Joseph Kellard, Patch Staff Posted Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 4:00 pm ET Story and photos by Tara Conry Is the Federal Aviation Administration compromising safety and ignoring an agreement to reduce noise pollution in order to maximize efficiency at JFK airport? Those were the charges residents made at the Oct. 23 meeting of the