MSP Noise News is Available for Summer 2014
The Summer 2014 edition of the MSP Noise News newsletter is now available. Please click the following link to access the content: MSP Noise News Summer 2014
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MSP Noise Public Input Meeting on July 29
The MAC Noise Program Office sponsors quarterly Public Input Meetings for residents to receive updates on the MSP Noise Oversight Committee and its activities, to be briefed on MSP operational levels and procedures, and to have an opportunity to provide comments on and voice concerns about aircraft noise issues.
Wind Factors at MSP
People often ask how much of a factor wind is when determining which runways will be used for arrivals and departures at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The simple answer is that wind direction is a primary consideration during each moment a pilot lands or takes off at any airport, including MSP.
MSP Noise Oversight Committee Meeting on July 16
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) established the MSP Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) to bring together industry and community representatives to address aircraft noise issues at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The group meets bi-monthly on the third Wednesday of odd-numbered months.
FAA Decision on RNAV Use at MSP and MAC Response
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) received a letter from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on February 19, 2014 indicating that the FAA will not implement Area Navigation (RNAV) departure routes at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) at this time.
MSP Noise Oversight Committee Meeting on May 8
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) met at 1:30pm on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Metropolitan Airports Commission General Offices Building. Agenda items for this meeting included: Review of Operations Summary Report, "Sound Level Meter Measurement 101" Presentation, Noise Monitoring Study West and Northwest of MSP: Fall 2014, Runway Use System Study, Review of Runway 35 River Visual Approach Procedure and Second Quarter 2014 Public Input Meeting Summary.
MSP Noise Public Input Meeting on April 22
The MAC Noise Program Office sponsors quarterly Public Input Meetings for residents to receive updates on the MSP Noise Oversight Committee and its activities, to be briefed on MSP operational levels and procedures and to have an opportunity to provide comments on and voice concerns about aircraft noise issues.
A Public Input Meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Metropolitan Airports Commission's General Offices Building, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis MN.
MAC Endorses the MSP NOC Resolution Regarding Area Navigation
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) unanimously approved the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Noise Oversight Committee resolution to support the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) actions related to Area Navigation at MSP. The endorsement occurred as part of the regular meeting of the board that was held on March 17, 2014.
NOC Resolution Supports Implementation of RNAV STARs/OPD Procedures
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) unanimously approved a resolution supporting Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) implementation providing Optimized Profile Descent (OPD) procedures at MSP.
MSP Noise Oversight Committee Meeting on March 19
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) will meet at 1:30pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Metropolitan Airports Commission General Offices Building.