Summary
Over 20,000 noise complaints were logged in July, mostly from the 90807 zip code. Staff described voluntary fly-friendly education, tower coordination, and daily monitoring of touch-and-go versus taxi-back operations. Residents say noise remains unbearable near flight paths.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Noise surcharges collected totaled $1,031 in April, up from $600 last year due to a higher fine structure.
Residents near flight paths benefit from ongoing noise monitoring and education efforts.
Neighbors under flight paths continue to experience noise, with complaints concentrated in the 90807 zip code.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Airport Advisory Commission - Sep 17, 2026
Over 20,000 noise complaints were logged in July, mostly from the 90807 zip code. Staff described voluntary fly-friendly education, tower coordination, and daily monitoring of touch-and-go versus taxi-back operations. Residents say noise remains unbearable near flight paths.
Airport Advisory Commission - Jul 16, 2026
Though not on the agenda, noise dominated public testimony. Residents from Cal Heights, Wrigley, and Bixby Knolls described flight schools growing from six to 19, constant low overflights, leaded fuel concerns, and 22,639 noise complaints in May, urging enforcement of the noise ordinance's training curfews.
Airport Advisory Commission - Jun 18, 2026
Two Alaska Airlines noise violations were issued in April, and late-night activity is trending up year to date. Staff said weather and air traffic control delays drive most late arrivals.
Airport Advisory Commission - May 21, 2026
Councilwoman Megan Kerr sent a letter asking the commission to look into how landing fees are collected and used, and whether FAA approval is needed. Staff will prepare a receive-and-file presentation for a future meeting; Commissioner Gales flagged a confusing passage about noise and air pollution that may need clarification.
Airport Advisory Commission - Mar 19, 2026
The Fly Friendly program's first year produced measurable gains: flight schools improved noise metrics and shifted to unleaded fuel, and January noise complaints fell about 27% year over year — though staff note some of that may reflect an expired complaint-subscription service. Late-night activity was down 57% versus last year.
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