HMMH works with airports to develop noise and land use compatibility plans under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 150. In fact, some 60 or more air carrier, general aviation and joint use airports have used our services to help comply with the regulation.
These services include:
- Assisting in the design, specification, procurement, and use of noise monitoring systems
- Designing noise barriers and ground run-up enclosures
- Modeling and testing of noise abatement departure profiles
- Developing and assessing noise abatement flight tracks and runway use programs
- Setting up sound insulation, navigation easement, and purchase assurance programs
- Training staff
- Preparing informational material, such as pilot handouts, newsletters, and web pages
Our studies often require working with airport advisory committees, including local citizen groups, to explain noise assessment methods and interpret results. We have developed public involvement programs to insure all interested parties are given the opportunity to participate.
Part 161
HMMH also works with airport operators to pursue more stringent rules such as a noise or access restriction. Governed by Title 14 CFR Part 161, these studies are relatively infrequent; however, HMMH has conducted six such projects -- more than any other firm in the U.S. -- including the only submission that the FAA has found in compliance with Part 161 analysis, documentation, and notification requirements: Naples, Florida.
Project Experience
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Maryland
- Los Angeles International Airport, California
- Naples Municipal Airport, Florida
