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This bill provides new authority for owners and operators of general aviation airports (small, non-commercial airports) to implement aircraft noise limitations by allowing them to request reasonable adjustments to air traffic and training patterns for noncommercial charter flights. The bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to consult with airport owners when they request modifications to flight patterns, while ensuring that such changes do not violate existing laws. The legislation mandates that community input be considered when making these adjustments and explicitly protects general aviation airports from losing federal funding solely because of noise limitation efforts. Additionally, the bill allows the FAA Administrator to reject or temporarily restrict proposed accommodations in emergency situations. The bill defines a general aviation airport as a noncertified airport under specific federal regulations and requires the Secretary of Transportation to update existing noise abatement regulations to facilitate these new noise limitation measures. This legislation aims to give local airport operators more flexibility in managing aircraft noise while maintaining safety and considering community concerns.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5205/all-info