FAR Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) FAR Part 150 Update
Last Chance For Sound Insulation From 1990 PART 150 Program
A certain number of Airport neighbors who qualified for noise attenuation benefits under the Airport’s FAA sponsored Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program in 1990 have never exercised their rights. Those qualified homeowners are still eligible to receive sound insulation storm windows, doors and air-conditioning benefits from the 1990 FAR Part 150 Program.
Homeowners are urged to exercise their right to participate in the voluntary program as soon as possible or risk losing these benefits forever when the FAA approves new noise contours as a part of the update to the Part 150 Program, which is expected to be approved by the FAA this summer. The FAA and Airport are updating the FAR Part 150 Program and, as a result, certain previously qualified homeowners (1990 65 DNL contours) will no longer be qualified to receive these benefits in the near future. This is due to the shrinkage of the 2010 and 2015 noise contours from the 1990 contours. Qualified homeowners will be notified by mail with further information about the program.
If you receive a letter, it was determined in 1990 that you qualified for noise attenuation benefits and you are eligible to receive certain benefits. Please contact Bob Andress, Community Programs Manager at (704) 359-4008 for further information or visit charlotteairport.com. Homeowners who accept these benefits must convey to the Airport an easement for aircraft to fly over their homes.
Noise Compatibility Program Update
The Airport has submitted its final FAR Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program Update to the FAA for final review. The FAA will study each measure for approval. The process is expected to take approximately six months to complete. The purpose of the FAR Part 150 is to produce updated noise contour maps, review existing program measures and make appropriate adjustments and determine if additional measures are needed for the program. FAR Part 150 documents and maps can be viewed at charlotteairport.com, the Airport’s official website.
History of the FAR Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program (NCP)
In 1987, CLT began implementing the federally-approved FAR Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program (NCP), which seeks to balance the airport's operational needs with the desires of airport neighbors by mitigating the effects of aircraft noise. The airport is now in the process of updating its program to address changes in the surrounding noise levels while maximizing public involvement and satisfaction. During the process, the airport has hosted public workshops to provide the community information regarding the existing NCP and discuss land use in the airport area. Since the inception of the NCP, the airport has spent over $67 million in the local community, which includes home buyout, noise abatement, noise mitigation and rezoning property to uses compatible with the airport. To date, nearly 1000 homes, 6 churches and 3 schools have been insulated. Additionally, almost 400 properties in high noise zones, including mobile home parks, have been purchased by the airport.
2001 Noise Exposure Maps
2009 Noise Exposure Maps
2014 Noise Exposure Maps
Public Meeting Presentation
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