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AOPA Airport Support Network

AOPA's Guide to Airport Noise and Compatible Land Use

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Table of Contents and Introduction
Part 1: Airport Noise We as pilots must be willing to VOLUNTARILY take the steps necessary to be thoughtful to our fellow community members. Should voluntary efforts not be considered important to the airport, you may find your airport facing local legislation to fix the problem, and this solution isn’t always in the best interest of the airport or its users.
	Part 2: Airport Compatible Land Use As an advocate, you should investigate what measures the local governmental authority has taken in advance land use planning and zoning regulations. Obtain a copy of the local zoning map. This map will show how parcels of land near the airport are currently zoned. With this in hand, you’ll have a good idea of where problem areas are located or will be located in the future.
Appendix 1: Final Policy on Part 150 Approval of Noise Mitigation Measures: Effect of the Use of Federal Grants for Noise Mitigation Projects FAA recognizes disclosure of aviation noise as a very important tool for state and local governments in informing and forewarning prospective buyers or tenants about the expected impacts of aviation noise on properties within noise-impact areas. An aviation noise disclosure statement, somewhat similar to a flood plain disclosure statement, attached to property deeds is highly desirable.
	Appendix 2: Land Use Control Examples The following was taken from an ordinance of Indian River County, Florida, to be known as the airport zoning ordinance, amending the following chapters of the Land Development Regulations (LDRs); Chapter 901,Definitions; Chapter 911, Zoning; and providing for repeal of conflicting provisions, codification, severability and effective date.