Menu Services Alert Aircraft Noise Read the Noise Action Plan Please be advised that we are currently undertaking an Airspace Change Programme (ACP) where we will review the routes of aircraft to and from the airport. We have recently updated the status of this project. You can follow the progress of our ACP, register your interest and find useful information including the CAA rules on undertaking an ACP here. If you are a local resident and have concerns about aircraft noise, please refer to our FAQs below. We have a policy on how we deal with Noise Complaints, you can read our Policy below. Please be advised that we are currently undertaking an Airspace Change Programme (ACP) where we will review the routes of aircraft to and from the airport. You can follow the progress of our ACP, register your interest and find useful information including the CAA rules on undertaking an ACP here. We monitor our noise performance on an annual basis. Our 2020 report is available to view here. 2018 - 2023 Noise Action Plan We recognise aircraft noise can be an important issue for our local communities. The way in which we manage this is set out in our Noise Action Plan (NAP), which the airport is required to update and publish every five years. Our 2018-2023 Noise Action Plan was produced based on extensive feedback gathered during a 13-week public consultation which took place between 15 January and 13 April 2018. The latest version is now available to view. Download the Noise Action Plan (PDF 4MB) Noise Insulation Policy: As part of the current Noise Action Plan, Glasgow Airport made a commitment to introduce a Noise Insulation Policy. The policy is designed to help mitigate noise for a number of residents from an identified area who are adversely affected by aircraft noise. We are currently working in partnership with West Dunbartonshire Council to develop this Noise Insulation Policy, which will cover the varied property types situated within the 63dB contour area. A pilot program is currently being introduced to ensure the most suitable noise reduction measures specific to each property type are identified. This will also be used to better inform the wider Noise Insulation Policy. Independent acoustics specialists are also being consulted to ensure that the improvements introduced can be accurately tracked and assessed. Full details of the wider Noise Insulation Policy and how those residents living within 63dB contour can apply will be made available in the coming months following the conclusion of the trail. WebTrak WebTrak is a community-facing platform for reviewing airport flights and noise. Investigate and review historical airport noise, flights and weather on our dedicated platform. Noise information on WebTrak is updated every 15 minutes. View WebTrak for Glasgow Airport Engine Testing Glasgow Airport Limited (GLAL) is responsible for the control of noise and vibration caused by engine ground running on the airfield. It is the policy of GLAL to ensure that engine testing is carried out in a manner which will cause the least disturbance to the surrounding community. To this end, there will be no ground running of aircraft engines at any time within the boundary of Glasgow Airport without the consent of the Airfield Operations Duty Manager (AODM). To minimise disturbance, engine runs will normally only be granted during the following local times; 0500 - 0700 low power and/or short power runs (maximum 5 minutes) & 0700 - 2300 high power, extended runs. The table below shows the number of ground engine runs carried out during 2019. Time Period Jan - March April - June July - Sept Oct – Dec 05:00 – 07:00 3 5 7 1 07:00 – 23:00 85 93 107 133 23:00 – 05:00 0 1 0 1 Noise FAQs Noise Complaints Noise FAQs I feel there has been an increase in flights over my property recently. Have you changed your flightpaths? Current flight paths were established when the airport started operations and have not changed since. We will be embarking on an Airspace Change Programme, however, which will look at current departure routes of aircraft. I feel the aircraft flying over my house are lower than before? Can flightpaths be moved slightly to avoid my street? How can I check the route of an aircraft? Do you have any restrictions on night operations? How accurate is your WebTrak system? I feel aircraft noise is worse than before? How can I claim compensation for insulation in my home? I can hear noise from the Airport itself, what is this? Why is there a helicopter over my house? I frequently hear low flying light aircraft – what are they doing? I have a query regarding aircraft departure routes, I’ve heard these may change? Noise Complaints Policy on Handling of Noise Complaints Relating to Aircraft Activity We recognise that noise can be an important issue for our local communities. This Policy explains how enquiries and complaints are received and investigated, and outlines the process for those wishing to make a complaint. We will register and investigate all complaints. However, to do so, we require as a minimum your name, address, postcode, and specific details of your complaint. This should include the date and time of an incident and the reason for your complaint (noise, off-track, low flying aircraft etc.) All personal information provided will be handled in line with our published privacy notice. Whilst we appreciate that this may be an emotive issue for some, please note that we will not respond to anyone using threatening/abusive language or otherwise choosing to engage with us in a non-constructive manner. 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