The Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) has begun a study to evaluate the aircraft noise compatibility of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) with the local communities. This study is called a “Part 150 Study” because it will follow the process outlined in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 150 (Airport Noise Compatibility Planning). This includes creating Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) and a Noise Compatibility Program (NCP). The NEMs show community exposure to certain levels of existing and future airport noise and identify uses that are noncompatible with those levels. The NCP recommends ways to address or reduce those non-compatible uses while preserving aviation safety and airport operational abilities.
FLL Part 150 Draft Noise Compatibility Report Released
As part of the ongoing Part 150 Study, the BCAD has prepared and released a Draft Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Report for review. CLICK HERE for more information.
Aircraft Noise and Operations Monitoring System (ANOMS)
FLL has a full-time Noise Officer on staff. This individual is responsible for:
- Operating and maintaining ANOMS.
- Assisting in the implementation of noise abatement measures.
- Talking with citizens who have questions or concerns regarding aircraft noise.
- Maintaining the latest information related to aircraft noise around FLL.
ANOMS consists of two basic elements: a radar system for the purpose of acquiring flight track information, and 11 permanent noise monitoring stations.
The ANOMS main server collects data from both the PASSUR (Passive Secondary Surveillance Radar) and the noise monitors. The integration of these two systems allows the Noise Officer to gather information on the flight of aircraft and the resultant noise levels in communities surrounding FLL.
We use the radar data acquired from the PASSUR to:
- Communicate a property’s location relative to typical arrival and departure corridors
- Confirm that airplanes are adhering to our Noise Abatement Departure tracks
- Perform operational analyses. An operational analysis can provide information about the numbers, types, and altitudes of airplanes that fly over a specific property during a given time period.
Runway Use and Noise Abatement
Informal Runway Use Program
The Informal Runway Use Program is an approved runway use program which does not require a letter of understanding, and participation in the program is voluntary for aircraft operators/pilots. The program includes:
- Helicopter arrival and departure procedures
- Preferential runway use
- Operational safety criteria
Read the Informal Runway Use Program (PDF).
Noise Abatement Procedures
The BCAD offers a voluntary program of operational noise abatement measures for all turbojet aircraft operators/pilots (regardless of weight).