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.
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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?”
New MAC Vice President of Management and Operations
Posted on June 6, 2018
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) this week named Chad Leqve as the new Vice President of Management and Operations. Chad has worked for the MAC during the past 22 years managing environmental and aircraft noise issues.
MD-80 Flights Diminishing at MSP
Posted on March 20, 2018
Out with the old:
The downward trend continues for MD-80 aircraft operating at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are two airlines flying MD-80 aircraft with regular service at MSP. Beginning in January 2018, Delta began relocating MD-80 aircraft to their Atlanta, Georgia hub. For March, Delta has zero scheduled MD-80 operations at MSP.