developing programs that minimize noise impacts on surrounding communities
For More Than 40 Years, The Port Of Oakland Has Endeavored To Develop Programs That Minimize Noise Impacts On Surrounding Communities. Noise abatement procedures (NAP) at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) are based on the voluntary actions that air traffic controllers and pilots may take to help reduce the impacts of aircraft noise on communities adjacent to the airport. The airport has no authority over the movement of aircraft or the direction of flight. The authority to regulate flight patterns of aircraft is vested exclusively in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The following are general guidelines and techniques we ask operators to follow to help minimize the noise impact produced by aircraft in your area.
SJC Noise Mitigation
Based on your location, you are more likely to be affected by aircraft operating out of San Jose International Airport (SJC). SJC might have noise abatement efforts in place that may more significantly help reduce noise in your area. For information about noise abatement at SJC, you can visit the SJC Aircraft Noise website.
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