Noise and Compatible Land Use

Central Regional Airports Division

Airport Noise Complaints

• Noise

Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (14 CFR Part 150)

• Advisory Circular

  • AC 150/5020-1, Noise Control and Compatibility Planning for Airports

• Data & Statistics

  • Airport Noise and Land Use Information, including Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs)
  • Planning Data and Noise Compatibility Program Status - by State

• Guidance and Tools

  • Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (Part 150) Checklists
  • Environmental Desk Reference for Airport Actions -
    • Chapter 17 - Noise (PDF)
  • Sample Federal Register Notices for Part 150 (PDF)

• Policy and Regulations

  • 14 CFR Part 150 Regulation - FDsys Database
  • AIP Eligibility and Justification Requirements for Noise Insulation Projects - Program Guidance Letter 12-09
  • AEE and Airports Coordination Policy for Non-Standard Modeling Procedures and Methodology (PDF)
  • Environmental Policy and Guidance Resources - Resource References by Environmental Resource Category
  • Final Policy on Part 150 Approval of Noise Mitigation Measures: Effect on the Use of Federal Grants for Noise Mitigation Projects (PDF)

Airport Noise and Access Restrictions (14 CFR Part 161)

• Guidance

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

• Policy

  • 14 CFR Part 161 Regulation - FDsys Database