Airport Noise

Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (14 CFR Part 150)

Data and Statistics

• Airport Noise Compatibility Planning
  • Noise Compatibility Planning Data/Program Status (by State)
• Airport Noise Compatibility Planning Information

Regulations, Guidance, and Policies

• Part 150 Regulation: Airport Noise Compatibility Planning
• These Part 150 checklists identify the necessary components of Part 150 Noise Compatibility Programs and associated Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs)
  • Noise Compatibility Program Checklist — Part I (PDF)
  • Noise Exposure Map Checklist — Part I (PDF)
• 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

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)

Related Information

• Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (recodified)
• Aviation Environmental Design Tool
• Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (recodified)
• Policy, International Affairs and Environment
• NoiseQuest: Aviation Noise Information & Resources