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MAC Improves FlightTracker Experience

Posted on December 18, 2018

Last week, the MAC Noise Program Office updated its FlightTracker tool by reducing the time delay for real-time flight information. The "Real Time" display on FlightTracker previously showed flight activity in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area with a 20-minute delay. After improving the data collection process, the delay has been reduced to 10-minutes. The flights available on FlightTracker are now presented to customers as early as is allowed by the data provider.

NOC Evening Meeting on November 28, 2018

Posted on November 16, 2018

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.

Fall Listening Session

Posted on October 17, 2018

The public is invited to join the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) at the MAC General Offices, on October 24, 2018 at 7:00 PM for the NOC Fall Listening Session.

More Temporary Nighttime Runway Closures at MSP

Posted on September 21, 2018

Only Runway 17/35 will be available for aircraft taking-off or landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) between 11 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. again this upcoming week. This temporary condition is necessary while crews continue work in the runway safety areas of the other three MSP Runways: 12L/30R, 12R/30L, and 4/22. Similar work was performed during the past two weeks as weather permitted, and the work will continue in October during nighttime and early morning hours until the project is completed.

MAC Goes the Extra Mile for Noise Data Collection

Posted on September 28, 2018

Members of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) voted to support extra efforts by Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Noise Program staff to evaluate aircraft noise levels generated by aircraft overflying areas of Eagan.

Eagan Listening Session Planned

Posted on August 21, 2018

Members of the public interested in the topic of aircraft noise as it relates to Minneapolis-St.

South Flow Activity Rests at the Airport – At Least for Now

Posted on July 26, 2018

Summer in the Twin Cities is precious and this summer is no exception. Residents who were impacted early in the season by heavy-use of the south flow runway configuration at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) may experience some reprieve while we all enjoy the fresh blast of cool air from the north.

Noise Oversight Committee Considering Changes to Bylaws

Posted on July 4, 2018

The 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 unveils new mobile-friendly flight tracker with enhanced data

Posted on June 27, 2018

The MAC Noise Offce online flight tracker recently received a complete makeover and was unveiled on Wednesday, June 20.

The Flight Tracker has long been popular with aviation enthusiasts and residents near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) for monitoring flights and noise levels. But the new tool offers enhanced features including a mobile-device friendly interface, the capability to see each flight's real-time speed and altitude, and find a noise level from the MAC sound-monitoring devices located in neighborhoods near the airport.

Summer Weather Returns to MSP

Posted on June 14, 2018

Summer has arrived in the Twin Cities. At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) summer means vacations, more travelers and more aircraft takeoffs and landings. Neighbors near the airport may be noticing some of the effects of these changing weather conditions.

Warmer temperatures and humidity cause aircraft to use longer distances to takeoff and, once airborne, climb slower. To find out more, check out our FAQ #2 titled “Can airplanes climb/fly higher to reduce noise?”

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