The effect of aircraft generated noise on residential neighborhoods in the vicinity of the nations airports has long been a point of concern. The Airport Noise and Safety Act of 1979 and later Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 outlined policies and procedures for measuring aircraft generated noise and its impacts on airport neighbors. The documents established by Congress sought to provide a format for the development of balanced and cost effective programs for reducing aircraft noise. These documents also laid the groundwork for open dialogue and planning between airport operators and local communities.
Completion of Detroit Metro Airport’s first Part 150 Study in 1992 resulted in numerous recommendations for changes in operations such as preferential runway use and recommendations for ground run-up procedures, as well as land use actions within the communities, including the sound insulation of 2,400 homes and 7 schools.
I have recently submitted a new Noise Compatibility Plan to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The new plan, which can be viewed under the Airport Programs tab in the Features section of this website, includes among other measures minor changes to operations and the construction of a ground run-up enclosure. The land use actions primarily involve community zoning and noise notification efforts.
Completion of this Plan was a collaborative effort between the Wayne County Airport Authority, local community leaders, the FAA and our consultant team of Barnard Dunkelberg & Company. I thank all who participated.
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