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The FAA's mission is to ensure the safe and efficient use of our nation's airspace. We also participate in research and community engagement activities focused on aircraft noise. Airport owners/operators (sponsors) also share the responsibility to reduce impacts on area residents. You can review FAA's noise complaint and inquiry policy to learn how ...
The FAA regulates the maximum noise level that an individual civil aircraft can emit through requiring aircraft to meet certain noise certification standards. These standards designate changes in maximum noise level requirements by "stage" designation.
The U.S. noise standards are defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 14 Part 36 – Noise Standards: Aircraft Type and...
The FAA has a robust research program to both understand and ease the impacts of aviation noise on communities.
The National Airspace System helps people and goods travel safely and freely. While there are many benefits to air travel, aviation noise can be a concern for communities. The FAA is limited by the simple reality that aircraft make noise. Addressing this concern requires collaboration among the FAA, air carriers, airports, aircraft manufacturers, research universities, other stakeholders and industry partners, local communities, and elected officials. Decisions about flight times, number of operations, and aircraft type are in the scope of private industry.