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The Ohio State University Airport strives to be a good neighbor while meeting its
commitment to Airport users. Whenever possible, attempts are made to reduce the
effects and exposure of aircraft noise. The Airport staff works closely with aircraft
operators, the Federal Aviation Administration and neighborhood groups to help minimize
noise impacts on the surrounding community.
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Please be sure to include your zip code and tell us if you would like us to call
you back.
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To understand noise generated by aircraft, it is important to be aware of the flow
of traffic at the Airport. The direction of the prevailing wind determines runway
use. In Central Ohio winds are generally from the west or southwest approximately
70% of the time, so a majority of Airport traffic arrives from the east and departs
to the west. Other factors that can influence aircraft noise are cloud cover, nearby
air traffic, and aircraft type.
Airport staff uses AirScene, a state-of-the-art aircraft operations management system
to observe and analyze aircraft operations around the Airport. The system allows
staff to match air traffic with noise complaints or inquiries. The
WebScene component of the system allows
neighbors to use their home computer to research flight activity around the Airport.
Part 150 Noise Study
The Ohio State University began a Federal Aviation Regulations Part 150 Noise and
Land Use Compatibility Study in September 2007. The study will document noise levels
from current and forecasted future aircraft operations and will look at noise mitigation measures.
www.osuairportpart150.com
Submitting a Complaint
Noise complaint processing is a voluntary effort and one of the many tools used
by the Airport to learn about aircraft noise. Complaints will be logged in the Airport’s
noise complaint system. When filing a complaint, please state
if you would like an Airport staff member to call you back.
Use one of the following methods to report a noise concern:
- Call (614) 292-9055. Leave your name, address, zip code, phone
number, date and time of the aircraft activity and any other information pertinent
to the complaint.
- Send an e-mail to
noise@osuairport.org with your name, address, zip code, phone number,
date and time of the aircraft activity and any other information pertinent to the
complaint.
- Click on WebScene to complete an on-line form. It is not necessary
to include flight information from the WebScene flight map. Be sure to include your
name address, zip code, phone number, date and time of the aircraft activity. (You
can conduct your own research on WebScene. See explanation below.)
- One complaint will be accepted per phone call or e-mail. If an e-mail is submitted
with multiple complaints, the Airport will log only the first complaint.
- Complaints must be filed within 30 days of the disturbance.
- Airport staff will not accept complaints filed from locations other than the complainant’s
residence.
- Airport staff will limit research to five (5) complaints per household per month.
WebScene
WebScene is designed to help residents of Airport communities become familiar with
the uses of airspace. The system pulls information from aircraft transponders and
other sources to produce flight tracks. If you would like to observe current aircraft
activity, limited information is available in the real-time window of WebScene.
For security purposes, the tracks are delayed approximately ten (10) minutes. However,
to find past flight information, use the historical view to replay flights. The
information in WebScene is processed overnight. Therefore, it is best to wait 24-hours
for the most accurate flight information in the historical view. Altitudes shown
in WebScene are Mean Sea Level (MSL). To calculate a track’s approximate altitude,
subtract the elevation at your location (available on Google Earth) from the MSL
to determine the Above Ground Level or (AGL) figure. You are encouraged to read
the help section, identified by the question mark (?) in the upper right corner,
for a more thorough explanation of WebScene.
Flight tracking information on WebScene is a public resource of general information.
It is intended to display the general location and flow of air traffic around the
Airport. While the WebScene system provides a high degree of accuracy, in a small
number of cases, equipment or communication failures can occur.
Low-Flying Aircraft
Aircraft can legally fly at altitudes that some residents find annoying or believe
to be unsafe. The FAA has regulatory authority over aircraft in flight, on runways
and on taxiways. While the occasional aircraft in flight can be bothersome, most
complaints of low-flying aircraft pertain to operations that are within the Federal
Aviation Regulations. Complaints regarding low-flying aircraft should be directed
to the Federal Aviation Administration
(www.faa.gov). Once on the FAA website, click on Aircraft, then Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO).
Noise Abatement Guidelines
The Ohio State University Airport has established noise abatement recommendations
for pilots flying in or out of the Airport.
(Click Here) to view them.
Sound Initiative
The Ohio State University Airport is a founding member of
Sound Initiative: A Coalition for Quieter Skies,
a group encouraging Congress to phase out Stage 2 aircraft, considered the noisiest
in the industry.