Summer Listening Session
Posted on July 21, 2017
The public is invited to join the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) at the Apple Valley Municipal Center, on July 26, 2017 at 7:00 PM for the NOC Summer Listening Session.
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NOC Meeting to be held on July 19th, 2017
Posted on July 13, 2017
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) is an advisory board to the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), and is comprised of industry and community representatives who address aircraft noise issues associated with activity at MSP. The group meets bi-monthly on the third Wednesday of odd-numbered months.
MAC Environment Department Launches New Reports Application
Posted on June 8, 2017
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Environment Department on Monday released a one-of-a-kind tool for our customers to provide data and reports in a new and exciting way. MSP Interactive Reports provides monthly data about the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in a revolutionary way.
Welcome Home Salute
Posted on May 18, 2017
Members of the 934th United States Air Force Airlift Wing based at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will be returning from deployment this afternoon, May 18, 2017. To welcome the members back, the unit is planning to fly one pass over the airport with C-130 aircraft in formation before circling back to the airport for landing. This overflight is expected to occur over the north parallel runway (30R-12L).
Please see the 934th website for more information about this unit.
Collaboration at Work Showcased in New Video
Posted on April 24, 2017
Collaboration has been a long-standing aspect of public engagement for the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), particularly when it comes to discussions about aircraft noise. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) has been an active part of the aircraft noise dialogue and is showcased in the newest addition of the Aircraft Noise Basics video series.
Spring Listening Session
Posted on April 6, 2017
The public is invited to join the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) at the Eagan Community Center, on April 19, 2017 at 7:00 PM for the Spring NOC Listening Session.
New Video and Fact Sheet Describe Efforts to Reduce Aircraft Noise
Posted on March 30, 2017
A new video and fact sheet are now available to help explain efforts to reduce aircraft noise associated with airports owned by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, most notably Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Aircraft Noise Basics Part 2-Efforts Underway to Reduce Aircraft Noise is the second video produced by the MAC as part of its Aircraft Noise Basics series announced in 2016.
NOC Meeting was held March 15, 2017
Posted on March 10, 2017
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Forecasted Strong Wind May Affect Air Traffic in Twin Cities
Posted on March 6, 2017
Forecasted winds at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and other Twin Cities' airports may lead to unusual runway use tonight and tomorrow. The National Weather Service in Chanhassen issued a Wind Advisory for 7:00 PM tonight through 9:00 AM tomorrow. According to the release,
MSP Aircraft Noise Analysis for 2016 is Now Available
Posted on February 27, 2017
Each year, the MAC reports aircraft noise exposure associated with operations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and uses the results to determine homeowner eligibility for the MAC's Noise Mitigation Program. To qualify for mitigation, a home must fall within a higher impact area for three consecutive years.
The report, called the MSP Annual Noise Contour Report, details the development inputs for aircraft noise exposure contours that represent the geographical areas exposed to aircraft noise levels of 60 dB DNL and greater surrounding MSP.