Airport Noise Abatement
These voluntary programs help reduce noise impacts from aircraft operations on nearby communities.
What are airport noise abatement programs?
These types of events—such as airshows or fly-ins—require coordination, temporary procedures, and additional safety measures.
What are special events?
These small aircraft, operated remotely or autonomously, are increasingly common near airports.
What are unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)?
These regular activities include mowing, pavement repair, painting, and lighting replacement.
What are airport maintenance operations?
This federal regulation establishes procedures for measuring and mitigating aircraft noise and compatible land use.
What is 14 CFR Part 150?
Unexpected situations such as medical emergencies or aircraft accidents are examples of these operational disruptions.
What are irregular operations (IROPS)?
Airports often designate these areas or coordinate procedures to safely accommodate UAS operations.
What are defined UAS activity zones or coordination areas?
This principle ensures that maintenance is proactive, scheduled, and cost-effective over time.
What is preventive maintenance?
When airports propose restrictions on operations for noise control, they must comply with this federal regulation.
What is 14 CFR Part 161?
Effective management of special events involves planning for crowd control, traffic, and these critical safety elements.
What are emergency response and security coordination?
To manage waste safely and sustainably, airports develop this comprehensive document.
What is the Waste Management Plan?
Runway centerlines, thresholds, and taxiway markings are standardized according to this FAA reference.
What is FAA Advisory Circular 150/5340-1?
These two sound measurement units are commonly used in assessing aircraft noise exposure levels.
What are dB(A) and Ldn?
Airport staff prepare for irregular operations by maintaining updated procedures in this critical plan.
What is the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)?
Proper waste management helps reduce this safety hazard that can attract wildlife to the airfield.
What is a wildlife strike hazard?
Airport lighting and signage help pilots maintain situational awareness, particularly during these conditions.
What are low-visibility or night operations?
Balancing community interests with operational needs requires airports to coordinate closely with this group.
What are local governments and land-use planners?
When special events attract transient traffic and media attention, airport managers must coordinate closely with these organizations.
What are local law enforcement, EMS, and public affairs agencies?
Environmental stewardship and waste control support compliance with this key federal statute.
What is the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?
Integrating maintenance data, inspections, and service logs into a unified system demonstrates this modern approach.
What is an airport asset management system?