Noise Abatement Procedures

Fixed Wing Aircraft – Noise Abatement Procedures

Noise Abatement Procedures for Runways 02 and 20

Departures on Runway 02 to be directed to turn left to a 360 degree (magnetic) heading upon crossing the airport’s northern boundary, until clear of noise sensitive facilities, after which the aircraft can proceed on course (unless otherwise directed by ATC), and
Departures on Runway 20 to be directed to maintain runway heading until 3 miles south of the southern airport boundary (unless otherwise directed by ATC).

Noise Abatement Departure Procedures for Runways 15 and 33

VFR departures on Runway 15 to be directed to maintain runway heading until crossing ridgeline (unless otherwise directed by ATC), and
Runway 33 departures prohibited from beginning their takeoff roll at the intersection of Runways 02/20 and 33, in order to maximize aircraft altitudes at the Heritage Mobile Home Park located along the extended centerline of Runway 33.

Rotary Wing Aircraft - Noise Abatement Procedures

Helicopter noise abatement procedures are in effect. Helicopter operations over residential areas below 1,300' MSL (1,000' AGL) should be avoided at all times unless directed by Air Traffic Control. Preferred helicopter pattern is RIGHT TRAFFIC to Runway 02. Helicopter traffic pattern altitude (military and civilian) 1,300 MSL (1,000' AGL).

Runway 02

Arrival

Enter DOWNWIND leg 1,300' MSL (1,000' AGL) remain 2 miles east of airport runway intersection.
Remain east of East Mountain ridge line unless otherwise directed by Air Traffic Control.
Turn RIGHT BASE leg 2 miles south of approach end Runway 02.
Avoid residential areas.
Maintain 1,300' MSL (1,000' AGL) until crossing approach end Runway 02.

Departure

Fly runway heading.
Expedite climb to 1,300' MSL (1,000' AGL) prior to turning CROSSWIND leg within 1/2 mile from departure end Runway 02.
Remain south of Route 202 (east-west two-lane paved road) on airport boundary.

Runway 15-33