This 2023 study, prepared by aviation consulting firm Vianair for the City of Alexandria, Virginia, assesses aircraft noise impacts on communities south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and proposes solutions acceptable to the FAA. The work involves analyzing historical flight operations and noise exposure data from 2014–2019, examining changes in flight paths and procedures, and developing recommendations to reduce noise for residents in Alexandria, Fairfax County, and Prince George's County. The findings are intended to be accessible to the general public and local policymakers, not just aviation experts.Open full document
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Vianair, LLC presents a proposed scope of work to the City of Alexandria, Prince George’s County, and Fairfax County to assess and analyze aircraft noise impacts to communities south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The study includes four Statement of Work components, beginning with a baseline noise assessment analyzing historic and existing conditions from 2014-2019, including aircraft operations data, flight paths, noise exposure metrics, and complaint submissions. The goal is to develop meaningful and measurable noise mitigation recommendations acceptable to the FAA and other industry stakeholders.
