Already, city officials have sent the airport board a list of questions about the runway and its impact on homes in Sayler Park, West Price Hill, Delhi and Green Township. Mr. Murphey said Friday the City Council might still oppose the runway, but doubts if that will affect the airport's decision. Instead, he said his office is working jointly with Hamilton County officials to limit noise impacts. Obviously, we want to maintain the situation. One advantage to the city is that planes will take off to the south and land from the north.
Arrivals are quieter than departures.
Airport figures show existing noise levels are lower than Federal Aviation Administration standards, meaning the airport is not required to buy out property or obtain funds to mitigate noise levels. However, the airport has agreed to install better navigation aids so jets taking off to the north could turn west with the river, a natural sound buffer. Once the airport responds to questions, Mr. Murphey said his office will make a recommendation to council. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.