Airport Noise Compatibility Study

Being a good neighbor is important to everyone at the BNIA, so we continue to work with the community to assess how noise from the airport is affecting the area. Below is the noise study to date.

The Part 150 Study

The Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 Study establishes a standard method airport operators can use to analyze the noise created by airport operations. It also creates guidelines for acceptable noise abatement, including aviation and land-use remedies. The Buffalo Niagara International Airport study examines existing noise conditions and projected noise issues for a five-year period, identifying what effect noise has on those who live and work around the airport and recommend appropriate mitigation and schedules.

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The FAA issued the Part 150 Study Record of Approval April 7, 2006. Funding by the FAA was secured and the mitigation program launched.

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Volume 1

• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1 - Introduction
• Chapter 2 - Aviation Noise
• Chapter 3 - Land Use Assessment
• Chapter 4 - Existing Noise Exposure Map
• Chapter 5 - Future Baseline Noise Exposure Map
• Chapter 6 - Coordination and Public Involvement
• Noise Exposure Maps Checklist

Volume 2

• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1 - Introduction
• Chapter 2 - Recommended Operational Strategies
• Chapter 3 - Recommended Remedial Strategies
• Chapter 4 - Land Use Management Strategies
• Chapter 5 - Implementing Plan
• Chapter 6 - Coordination and Public Involvement
• Noise Compatibility Study Checklist

Appendices

• Appendix A - Noise Monitoring
• Appendix B - Activity Forecast
• Appendices C & D - Public Workshops #1 & #2
• Appendix E - Example Airport Overlay District Regulations
• Appendix F - Public Workshop #3
• Appendix G - Public Hearing

FAA Part 150 Determinations and Noise Compatibility Procedures

• FAA Letter of FAA Determination on Part 150
• FAA Letter Record of Approval
• NCP document (Letter to Airman) Noise Compatibility Procedures

Specific details about noise compatibility studies in general can be found in Part 150 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 150) available from the FAA and can be viewed at http://www.aee.faa.gov/Noise/LUPItoolkit1.htm.