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Naples Airport by Chris Rozansky, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority
he Naples Airport Authority
(NAA) has two new tools to assess
New Technology T and measure aircraft noise impacts,

and area residents can help collect data by
to Assess Aircraft Noise: hosting them on their property for a few
Portable Noise Monitors are days. This data will help build understanding
between the NAA and our community.
Gathering Data, leading technology to assess noise levels in the community. The
In late 2023, we purchased the devices loaded with industry
Building Understanding monitors, which are roughly the size of a suitcase, are available

to the public at no cost, and our staff –at your request –will set
them up in a convenient, secure location on your property.
They detect noise from any source while correlating it to
aircraft or community noise events. For example, the advanced
software can detect the difference in noise from an overhead jet
and a lawnmower. In fact, the system is so sophisticated that it
can even differentiate between actual aircraft noise and
a recording of the same aircraft.
Collecting this data will help the community and airport gain
a better perspective on where and when aircraft noise is most
prevalent. It will also enable a better understanding of actual
noise levels compared to computer modeling or notoriously
unreliable cell phone applications.
While these noise measurements will not result in immediate
changes to flight procedures, the data will be invaluable when
approaching the FAA and our congressional representatives to
seek impactful changes to benefit our community. The data will
also be useful in assessing future benefits from the new flight
procedures currently under design such as raising the 2,000 foot
hold (higher-faster) or Optimized Profile Descents (quieter,
reduced power arrival procedures), two of the concepts identified
in the Part 150 Noise Study.
As we continue to build on our Part 150, the Fly Safe Fly
Quiet Program, and other noise abatement programs, these
monitors will provide the best and most accurate assessment
of noise levels, their sources, and aid in our commitment to find
ways to mitigate aviation noise.
If you are interested in having a noise monitor at
your home or business, please contact Zachary Burch at
zburch@flynaples.com
Want to learn more about the Naples Airport? For a tour of the
airport, or to arrange for a speaker at your group’s next meeting,
call (239) 643-0733.

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