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Federal Aviation Administration to Update Departure Flight Procedures at MSP Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is upgrading the system that manages flight paths at MSP.
The new system uses satellite-based technology called Area Navigation (RNAV), which will change how planes take off from the airport. These updates are also part of new FAA safety standards.
To learn more about the proposed flight procedure changes at MSP, visit the FAA's YouTube channel
MSP Airport - Aircraft Noise Basics
Where airplanes fly depends on runway layout and wind direction. To better understand how flight paths and noise are managed, check out this video series:
- Aircraft Noise Basics Part 1: Who Makes the Decisions video and Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Aircraft Noise Basics Part 2: Efforts Underway to Reduce Aircraft Noise video and Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Aircraft Noise Basics Part 3: MSP Noise Oversight Committee video and Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Aircraft Noise Basics Part 4: How Are Runway Decisions Made video and Fact Sheet (PDF)
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MSP Airport - Long Term Planning
MSP Airport - Quarterly Listening Session
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Noise Program Office hosts quarterly Listening Sessions where residents can:
Get updates from the MSP Noise Oversight Committee (NOC)
Hear about airport operations
Ask questions or share concerns about aircraft noise
Metropolitan Airports Commission Noise Program Office
MAC’s Noise Program Office works with communities and the FAA to reduce aircraft noise. They provide clear, useful information and help develop noise solutions.
For more information about the Noise Program Office, visit the Metropolitan Airports Commission website.
MSP Noise Oversight Committee (NOC)
The NOC is a group of community and aviation representatives who give policy advice on aircraft noise to MAC.
File a Noise Complaint
To File a Noise Complaint with the MSP Noise Program Office:
The MAC maintains a 24-hour noise complaint and information hotline. Residents may file an aircraft noise complaint by calling 612-726-9411 or the via MAC Noise Program office website.
If you have specific questions about aircraft operations at MSP airport, please contact the MAC Noise program office staff.