Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Miscellaneous

Airport Noise Compatibility Study

Being a good neighbor is important to everyone at the BNIA, so we continue to work with the community to asses 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

Volume 2

Appendices

FAA Part 150 Determinations and 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.

Runway Improvements

As part of ongoing efforts to upgrade every facet of airport operations, the Buffalo Niagara International Airport will be making significant improvements to its runways. While this activity is not related to the Part 150 Study, these upgrades are an exciting part of the evolution of the BNIA.

It has been 26 years since the main Runway 5/23 has undergone major remedial work. Although this runway continues to provide for safe airline landings and takeoffs, complete rehabilitation is now necessary. Concurrent with the runway rehabilitation, the BNIA will be completing a runway safety area improvement program that complies with FAA rules and regulations. These combined projects will have a long-term benefit, allowing for continued high quality and safe operations at the BNIA.

Funding for the runway improvement projects will come primarily from the FAA. The cost of the project is very high, therefore, it is anticipated that the federal funding will be made available in phases over a two-year period. To minimize the impact on the airlines and traveling public from these upgrades, the secondary or "crosswind" Runway 14/32 has been extended by 1,000 feet to accommodate all aircraft serving the BNIA.

The Runway 5/23 extension has been completed on schedule and opened August 1, 2006.