Menu Services Alert Noise Information on noise from Aberdeen Airport Noise Following a six-week consultation where Aberdeen International Airport liaised with members of the public, local authorities and other key stakeholders we have now published our new Noise Action Plan. The Noise Action Plan can be viewed here. The plan sets out proposed measures to manage and mitigate the impact of aviation-related noise. Airports are required to update noise action plans every five years and the new plan will cover airport operations up until 2023. The airport has made significant progress in tackling aircraft noise and already has a comprehensive package of measures in place. We know that noise is an important issue. We want to strike the right balance between growing in a responsible manner whilst enhancing the undoubted economic and social benefits of the airport. All other noise complaints and queries can be made via the simple online form below. At Aberdeen International Airport we are acutely aware of the impact of noise on the local community. This can include ground noise from taxiing fixed wing and rotary aircraft, noise from arriving and departing aircraft and also nuisance noise from other airport operations. To ensure we are continually improving and ensuring full compliance, we monitor and track our noise performance on an annual basis, for all our operations. You can read our 2020 report here. Below we have addressed some of the most frequent asked questions that we are asked which relate to noise. We hope that some of these answers help give you an insight into exactly what we do and why. We are committed to working with local stakeholders to minimise noise wherever possible and to mitigate the effects of noise where we can. As part of this effort it regularly employs specialist contractors to undertake mandatory noise monitoring at key locations around the airfield as part of our licence to open 24 hours a day, as well as conducting occupational noise monitoring in the main operational areas of the airport. Furthermore should we receive a noise complaint from a local resident then we investigate each and every one and provide feedback to the complainant. You can log your noise complaint by completing the simple form at the bottom of this page. Noise FAQs Noise FAQs Why do helicopters fly over my house when they could fly round built up areas and change their flight routes? Properties within 10 miles of Aberdeen International Airport should expect to be exposed to helicopter traffic operating in support of the North Sea Oil and Gas Industry. Pilots frequently return to Aberdeen under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) when weather conditions permit. To read more on VFR click here. The pilot is required to fly in the safest manner possible taking into account various parameters such as weather conditions, other aircraft whilst remaining within Rules of the Air. These conditions dictate the route the pilot elects to fly. There are also specific regulations around their movements contained within the Air Navigation Order which can be found here. Why can’t the flight routes be changed to stop aircraft flying over my house? Why do helicopters hover over my house for long periods of time? Why do helicopters sit on the ground with their blades turning and engines running for long periods and not shut down sooner? Why do helicopters sit for long periods of time at runway holding points and not take off immediately, even though the runway looks clear? Why are helicopters flying lower than they did in the past? Why have aircraft routes changed? Why can’t aircraft fly off in one direction only, keeping any noise away from the city? There has been an increase in helicopter noise over the past few months, what has changed? What is Aberdeen International Airport doing to mitigate noise? Why do you park some aircraft with their engines pointing into my house? Do you tell developers that helicopters will be flying over the houses they are building? 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