What is a community roundtable?

A “roundtable” in the aviation context is generally a term for an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport. Roundtables are typically made of representatives from communities around an airport that may be affected by aircraft operations, the airline industry, and other stakeholders. These representatives often serve in an advisory role or on technical committees and working groups and can offer additional perspectives and expertise.

A roundtable brings together airport, community, and airline industry representatives to collaboratively identify and discuss issues of concern and possible resolutions at the same time. Representatives may elect to make recommendations, including possible changes in operations, to address community noise or other concerns. Ideally, applicable recommendations are first coordinated through the airport, which will forward them to the appropriate entity (e.g., the FAA, airlines, or zoning authority).

To learn more, please visit Community Roundtable Information Sheet.