Noise Abatement Program

Executive Airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country and a noise sensitive airport. The airport is continuously striving to be a good neighbor to nearby residential communities while meeting the needs of the aviation industry.

Along with a number of noise abatement procedures, the airport has implemented a noise abatement departure turn for jets. With the turn, north and westbound jets departing Runway 8 are assigned a turn to 330 degrees flying over the industrial corridor by I-95, rather than flying to the coast, as jets were previously routed. The turn routes nearly 70% of all jet departures over the commercial and industrial areas along I-95 and significantly reduces noise over residential areas.

In order to implement these changes for noise abatement, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has completed updates to its Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study and Noise Exposure Maps, which were submitted to the FAA. The measures recommended in the Study were developed with the help of the Community Advisory Group made up of area residents, Executive Airport tenants, government officials, and airport staff.

• See the Noise Alert for Pilots page.

Noise Exposure Maps

• 2007 Noise Exposure Map with Revised Noise Compatibility Program
• 2002 Noise Exposure Map with Existing Noise Compatibility Program

Noise Compatibility Program Elements

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport operates a comprehensive, continuing Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) that relies upon a partnership between the community, airport users and City staff to minimize aircraft noise over neighboring communities. Outlined below are the elements of the NCP that the City of Fort Lauderdale has implemented to date. These elements have been developed through extensive public involvement and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Noise Abatement Program Services:

• 24-hour Noise Abatement Hotline – (954) 828-6666
• 24-hour Air Traffic Control Tower – nighttime hours are funding to ensure that aircraft follow nighttime noise abatement measures
• Maintains and operates permanent noise monitoring system
• Operates an advanced program of the Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System (ANOMS) that utilizes passive radar sites
• Pilot Education Program, including:
  • Contact individual pilots
  • Conduct Pilot Noise Abatement Workshops (Jets, Helicopters, and Propellers)
  • Annually present the Achievements in Community Excellence (ACE) awards
  • Post airfield noise abatement advisory signs
  • Produce noise abatement procedure inserts for pilot manuals
• Support of airport perimeter development as a noise barrier
• Full-Time Noise Abatement Office staff

Noise Abatement Measures for Aircraft:

• I-95 Turn - Runway 8 jet departures, heading north or westbound, instructed to turn left in order to fly over I-95
• Nighttime I-95 Turn - Runway 8, all jet departures instructed to turn left between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• Voluntary nighttime preferential runway for departures is Runway 26 for all aircraft
• Voluntary nighttime preferential runway for arrivals is Runway 8 for all aircraft
• Voluntary Runway 26 departures turn after passing NW 31 Avenue
• Voluntary use of jet noise abatement departure profiles
• Voluntary restriction of jet use on Runway 13 and 31
• Voluntary restriction of nighttime and weekend touch-and-go and practice approach operations
• Prohibit maintenance engine run-ups between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Compatible Land Use Elements:

• Rezoning of non-compatible property as opportunity arises
• Incorporation of noise requirements into local jurisdictions’ development control
• Voluntary fair disclosure by real estate agents
• Coordination with City/County Planning Departments for new residential developments.

For questions about the facts of the Noise Abatement Program, contact the Executive Airport at 954-828-4955. For answers to other questions, see our FAQ.

• Noise Compatibility Program -- Federal Aviation Administration Record of Approval

Noise Monitoring System

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport also operates state-of-the-art noise monitoring equipment called the Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System (ANOMS). The system allows the airport to collect detailed data on aircraft noise levels and altitudes over residential areas.

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport served as the development site for ANOMS and was the first airport to purchase it in 1991. The system is currently in use at 30 installations across the United States and Europe.

The system consists of a passive radar antenna, six permanent noise monitors, and integration software. Two additional portable noise monitors help the airport collect additional noise data throughout the community.

ANOMS allows the airport to link citizen reports of unusually loud operations to the individual aircraft that generated the disturbance. The airport can then determine the plane's altitude and noise levels over the homes. This information helps airport staff follow up with individual pilots and implement and monitor noise abatement procedures.

Noise Abatement Hotline -- 954-828-6666

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport also operates a 24-hour noise abatement hotline available to area residents to report unusually loud or low aircraft. This input helps airport staff to use the noise monitoring system to quickly identify problems and follow up with pilots.

If you would like to report a disturbance, please provide your name, phone number and address and the date and time of the event. Let us know if you would like additional information or a return call and we will get back to you as soon as possible during regular business hours.