Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport

FAR Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study

September 12th, 2012

Todays Agenda
Welcome & Introductions Overview of Noise Compatibility Study

Part I

Part II

Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) Noise Compatibility Program (NCP)

Part III

Discussion and Feedback

PART I: Overview of Noise Compatibility Study

Three key goals of the Part 150 Noise Study

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Evaluate existing and future noise exposure, and potential measures for abatement and mitigation to reduce impact of aircraft noise

Establish eligibility for Federal funding for implementation of approved measures.

Promote a sustainable and collaborative relationship between the airport and the community.

Whats involved in the noise study?

Two Technical Components and Public Involvement
Noise Exposure Maps:

NEM

Modeling and depiction of community noise exposure resulting from aircraft operations at HVN. Identification of adverse impacts and land-use compatibility around airport

NCP

Noise Compatibility Program:

Measures to reduce adverse noise impact pursuant to federal guidelines

Public

Public Outreach:
Community participation in study Public education on noise effects and FAR Part 150 process

Noise Study Process at a Glance

Data Collection

Data Validation & Analysis

Noise Exposure Maps (NEM)

Noise Compatibility Program (NCP)

Report to FAA

Exceeding FAR PART 150 Requirements

Comprehensive data analysis
Leveraged multiple data including radar data from NY Terminal Approach Control Facility and flight-by-flight data from FAA command Center Analyzed a full year of operational data, air traffic, and wind data, to derive a complete set of inputs for noise modeling

Supplemental noise analysis

Noise simulations of typical single-events 10-day community noise monitoring program Specific point analysis using supplemental noise metrics

Comprehensive Public Outreach

Established two study committees: Community and Technical Two Public workshops prior to holding a Public hearing Briefings to local and state representatives Outreach using social media tools, traditional mailing, and study website

Modeled Baseline CY2012 Operations

US Airways Dash 8

Cessna Citation Excel

Piper Cherokee

Engine Type Propeller

Weight Category Small Small Large Large --Total

Turboprop Jet Helicopter

Number Number of AAD Day AAD Night 2012 Total of INM aircraft Operations* Operations* AAD Engines types (7am-10pm) (10pm-7am) 1 6 77.32 1.4 78.72 2 3 4.96 0.23 5.19 1 1 0.26 0.03 0.29 2 2 2.32 0.34 2.66 2 5 6 2.01 8.01 2 17 11.24 1.13 12.37 --13 5.53 0.01 5.54 47 107.63 5.15 112.78

*Average Daily operations are the result of annual operations divided by 365

Historical Analysis of Regional Traffic

The decline in air traffic at HVN over the past 20 years is regional in nature:
Bridgeport, Groton and Waterbury have generally experienced similar pattern The trend for Bridgeport between 2005 and 2008 was momentarily reversed Bridgeport also shows a quicker rebound in 2010 than other regional airports

CY2017 Projection of ALL operations at HVN

Forecast includes:
Current trend observed in 2010-2011 timeframe Planned new commercial service introduction: Two (2) scheduled commercial operations to WashingtonDulles and Chicago-OHare A modest growth rate of GA traffic assuming improving economic conditions Historical model of operational activity of non-regular operations- i.e., military

Forecast reflects low growth scenario in Master Plan at end-state (2017):

All MP scenarios over predicted traffic levels in out years Master Plan could not foresee economic conditions resulting from global economic crisis
Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Commercial 2,920
2,920
2007

Air taxi 1,302

1,509

Com/Air Taxi 4,222

4,429

GA 31,884
33,919

Mil 381
310

Total 36,487
38,658

2,920
5,110 5,110 8,030 8,030

1,726
1,745 1,764 1,783 1,803

4,646
6,855 6,874 9,813 9,833

36,090
37,028 37,991 38,979 39,992

406
350 291 388 585

41,142
44,233 45,156 49,180 50,410

8,030

1,823

9,853

41,032

689

51,574

PART II: Noise Exposure Maps (NEM) and Noise Compatibility Program(NCP)

Existing (2012) Baseline Noise Exposure Map

Modeled airport operations reflect CY2012 Conditions All input data has been reviewed and validated by airport and FAA Modeled DNL noise Contours using the latest version of INM FAA requested that a mitigation boundary be developed for 2012 conditions incremental approach to mitigation

Future (2017) Baseline Noise Exposure Map

Modeled airport operations reflect forecast CY2017 Conditions All input data and forecast assumptions has been reviewed and validated by airport and FAA FAA expresses concern about forecast of two new commercial service operations; hence their request for an incremental approach to mitigation Modeled DNL noise Contours using the latest version of INM

Specific Point Analysis

T1:

Top Contributor: Aircraft start-up/shut-down ops at Terminal Terminal ground ops contribute 14% of total sound energy

T1

T2

T2:

T3

Top contributor: Prop take-off while still on the runway Highest DNL contributors are pre-flight run-ups of single engine props taxing to Runway 20 = 6% of the total sound energy. Props starting their departure on Runway 20 contribute 22% of total sound energy.

T3:

Top Contributor: EMB-170 terminal ops which account for 50% of total sound energy. Secondary Contributor: Dash-8 and EMB-120 terminal ops which account for 25% of the total sound energy.

T4

T4:

Top Contributor: singleengine prop takeoff from runway 02

contributes 15% of total sound energy. Secondary Contributor: EMB120 takeoff from runway 02 11% of total sound energy.

Noise Compatibility Program

Noise Abatement Measures
Recommended measures to reduce noise at the source Depend on various operational and safety factors Need the compliance of airport users and Air traffic Control

Noise Mitigation Measures

Recommended measures to reduce noise effects on airport neighbors Depend on FAA approval/funding and community participation Need participation and action from federal, state, and local jurisdictions

Noise Management Measures

Recommended measures to address community concerns about airport noise and promote awareness of airport noise compatibility efforts Need participation from the community and airport stakeholders Some actions (i.e., acquisition of noise monitoring) require FAA approval/funding

DRAFT Noise Compatibility Measures:

Noise Abatement Measures

Relocate GA Maintenance Run-up and Helipad Operations

Currently helipad and run-up locations cause noise exposure impacts in nearby community. Analysis shows potential abatement for approximately 10 homes exposed to Future (2017) DNL 65 noise exposure if the Run-ups and Helipad are relocated approximately 500 ft in Southwest direction.
Responsibilities Airport Airport Tenants Pilots / Operators
Community Impacted by Run-up and helipad Ops

Helipad

Run-up Operations

Benefits: Lower noise exposure from run-up and helipad operations

Constraints / Limitations: FAA approval Federal and local funding Operational feasibility and Safety Compliance costs for operators

DRAFT Noise Compatibility Measures:

Noise Abatement Measures

Perform a Site Selection/Feasibility Study for a Noise Barrier West of the Terminal
Commercial Flights that run-up at the Terminal produce significant noise that propagates into neighboring communities A noise barrier has the potential to provide attenuation ranging from 5-10 dB between aircraft on the airfield and the nearest non-compatible land uses

Responsibilities Airport FAA

Benefits: Lower noise exposure from run-up and terminal ground operations

Constraints / Limitations: FAA approval Federal and local funding Structural feasibility Local permitting

DRAFT Noise Compatibility Measures:

Noise Abatement Measures
Additional Noise Abatement Measures:
Voluntary Noise Abatement Flight Procedures.
Voluntary departure altitudes minimums over noise sensitive areas. These are at the pilots discretion and constrained to aircraft performance and ATC safety and traffic separation.

Encourage the use of GPS equipment to enhance noise abatement navigation.

The use of the advanced navigation techniques has the potential to more accurately define arrival and departure procedures at the airport. Corridors could be defined to minimize the level of noise exposure in the more densely populated residential areas.

Establish a Voluntary Curfew for Late-Night Flights and Run-up Operations.

Flights and Run-ups that occur between 22:00-07:00 incur a 10 dB penalty due to the intrusiveness of late-night operations. Since 28% of commercial flights and 4% of non-commercial flights occur during this time period, reducing those night operations would result in a 10 fold noise reduction.
Responsibilities Airport Air Carriers/Operators Pilots FAA Benefits: Better compliance with noise abatement procedures Lower noise exposure in specific areas and due to fewer night operations

Constraints / Limitations: Avionics / Equipage ATC flight management Pilot discretion Aircraft performance ATC safety and traffic separation

DRAFT Noise Compatibility Measures:

Noise Mitigation Measures

Offer Voluntary Acquisition to Residential Structures within the Future (2017) DNL 70 dB Noise Exposure Contour
Approximately 14 parcels within the DNL 70 dB Noise Exposure Contour An acquisition program would result in the compatible reuse of residences located within the DNL 70 dB noise exposure contour. As such, the land uses would be considered compatible with aircraft operations.
Responsibilities FAA Airport Eligible Homeowners Constraints / Limitations: FAA Approval and funding Local funding Willingness of eligible homeowners

Benefits: Acquisition of incompatible land

DRAFT Noise Compatibility Measures:

Noise Mitigation Measures

Sound Insulate Residential Structures within the DNL 65 dB Noise Exposure Contour and Contiguous Areas
Airportsponsored program designed to reduce indoor audibility of aircraft overflights through home retrofit modifications (i.e., acoustic windows, insulation) Approximately 189 parcels within the Future 2017 DNL 65dB Noise Mitigation Boundary Indoor sound exposure level also has to be above 45dB to be eligible for FAA funding

Responsibilities FAA Airport Eligible Homeowners

Benefits: Mitigation of indoor noise for eligible homes

Constraints / Limitations: FAA Approval and funding Local matching funds Willingness of eligible homeowners

DRAFT Noise Compatibility Measures:

Noise Mitigation Measures

Airport Noise Overlay District

Recommended the cities of New Haven and East Haven pursue the development of an Airport Noise Overlay District (ANOD) based on the Future (2017) Noise Exposure Contour ANOD can:
1. 2. 3. 4. Require noise-level disclosure in real estate transactions Require specified noise level reduction in the construction of new structures or the modification of existing structures Prohibit non-compatible development within a specified boundary, such as the DNL 65 dB noise contour Establish buffer zones that impose restrictions on noise-sensitive development in the area between the non-compatible area and the fully compatible areas beyond
Responsibilities Local Jurisdictions Airport Community Benefits: Promote better noise management / awareness Prevent future incompatible use around airport Constraints / Limitations: Local zoning guidelines / considerations Local tax considerations

DRAFT Noise Compatibility Measures:

Noise Mitigation Measures
Additional Land Use Mitigation Measures:
Remedial Easement Acquisition.
Airport may elect to offer the property owner a one-time fee in exchange for an avigation easement. Property owner gives the airport the right of flight over the property, and also, in some cases, agrees to a restriction of future modifications or changes of land use.

Preventative Easement Acquisition.

Easements can be acquired in order to prevent future incompatible development in specified areas. Acts as a deterrent for future incompatible development.
290 Dodge Ave, East Haven

Sound Insulate (if necessary) the school facility at 290 Dodge Ave, East Haven.
There are 3 schools that rent out this location inside an industrial/retail facility. Sound insulation materials for the school facility could provide relief from single-event overflights during hours that the facility is operational.

Real Estate Disclosure.

Coordinate with local real estate professionals to include information about airport noise and overflights, and through the inclusion of a noise disclosure ordinance attached to a property deed.

DRAFT Noise Compatibility Measures:

Noise Mitigation Measures
Additional Land Use Mitigation Measures (continued):
Voluntary Undeveloped Land Acquisitions.
Land may become available for purchase in a noise-sensitive area, and in order to prevent future incompatible development, the airport may choose to purchase the land and apply land use controls designed to discourage incompatible development.

Recommended Building Code Modifications.

Modifications to building codes can include elements to address the inclusion of sound insulation materials, such as windows and doors with higher Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings and other elements designed to reduce the transmission of sound from the exterior environment to the interior of a structure.

Modify Existing Zoning within the DNL 65 dB Noise Exposure Contour.

Zoning for compatible land uses within the DNL 65 dB noise exposure contour entails eliminating zoning designations that would allow for non-compatible development, such as residential districts. Changing these zoning designations from an incompatible land use to a compatible land use, such as commercial or industrial, would promote compatible land uses in noise sensitive areas.
Benefits: Improved local planning to prevent future incompatible use around airport Promote noise awareness and better sound insulating materials Constraints / Limitations: Local zoning guidelines / considerations Local tax considerations FAA approval and funding Local funding Willingness to sell

Responsibilities Local Jurisdictions Airport Property Owners/Community Developers / construction companies

DRAFT Noise Compatibility Measures:

Noise Management Measures

Institute a Community Awareness Program

Consists of educational materials designed to help members of the public understand the characteristics of operations at the airport Provides details about airport tenants, the types of operations flown, and the times of days operations are flown. Additionally, these programs share the pilots and airport tenants perspectives, information regarding planning and development, and any temporary construction projects that would change the typical operating conditions at the airport.
Responsibilities Airport Community Stakeholders Benefits: More effective dissemination of noise management Information Constraints / Limitations:

Funding Logistics and scheduling

DRAFT Noise Compatibility Measures:

Noise Management Measures

Institute a Fly Quiet Program

This measure recommends that the airport create and institute a Fly Quiet Program for use at the airport which would build upon the existing noise abatement departure procedures already in place. Can include a number of measures designed to educate pilots and other aircraft tenants about noise sensitive uses in the airport environs and local agreements on noise abatement. Among the range of measures that can be included are the installation of signage at each runway end reminding pilots about the noise abatement procedures, the creation of a color-coded map that identifies noise-sensitive land uses in the airport environs, and brochures keeping airport tenants aware of noise-related community concerns.
Responsibilities Airport Community Stakeholders Benefits: A more effective and structured program for noise abatement Constraints / Limitations: Funding Operator compliance

DRAFT Noise Compatibility Measures:

Noise Management Measures
Additional Program Management Measures:
Establish a Noise Mitigation Advisory Committee.
The airport would organize a committee to assist with the management and communication of noise issues. Mission of the committee would be to disseminate information about operations at the airport, to monitor the implementation of various mitigation measures, and to provide an ongoing dialog that links the cities of East Haven, New Haven, and surrounding communities with the airport.

Acquire and operate a flight tracking system.

In the absence of an airport surveillance radar, a flight tracking system would assist with the identification and documentation of local flight operations at Tweed and with the active management of noise complaints.
Responsibilities Benefits: A more collaborative approach to noise management A more effective technology for flight tracking and noise complaint logging Constraints / Limitations: Community participation and follow-up Logistics and scheduling Cost and Funding

Airport Community Stakeholders FAA

Next Steps
Today: 1 Oct: 16 Oct: 30 Oct: 14 Nov: 15 Nov:
NCP Presentations to Airport Board & CAC/TAC Draft Report submitted for Airport Review Release of Public Draft of FAR Part 150 Study Public Hearing Close of Public Comment Period

Airport Authority Board Action

Submittal of Part 150 Study report to FAA

60-Day (Est.) FAA Review Period

III-3. Discussion and Feedback