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MSP Runways Explained in New Video

Posted on August 4, 2017

Ever wonder how runway decisions are made? The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's (MSP) four runways are showcased in the newest addition to the Aircraft Noise Basics video series. This new video and accompanying fact sheet, How are Runway Decisions Made?, highlight MSP runways and how the Federal Aviation Administration chooses which ones will be used. To view this and other videos in the Aircraft Noise Basic series, click here: Aircraft Noise Basics

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.

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,

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