Roles and Responsibilities

Lee County Port Authority

The Lee County Port Authority is responsible for the operation of the airport. As part of this, the Lee County Port Authority has chosen to develop a voluntary aircraft noise abatement program designed to minimize the effect of noise on residents of the surrounding area. The Lee County Port Authority will continue to evaluate actions that balance the needs of the airport users with the residents of Lee County.

 

Air Traffic Control

The FAA’s Air Traffic Control Tower and approach control are responsible for the safe movement of aircraft both on the airfield and in the air. They implement noise abatement procedures recommended by the Lee County Port Authority and approved by the FAA. Any noise mitigation procedure must meet all FAA air safety, environmental and legal requirements.

 

Residents and Prospective Residents

The residents in areas surrounding an airport should seek to understand community aircraft operations and strive to be aware of what procedures that can and cannot be taken to minimize the effect of aircraft noise. Individual and community responses to aircraft noise differ substantially and, for some individuals, a reduced level of noise may not eliminate the annoyance or irritation. Prospective residents should investigate the location of airports and aircraft flight tracks to determine the potential effect on their individual quality of life and make their decisions accordingly.

 

Pilots

As the person in charge of operating the aircraft, the pilot has the ultimate responsibility. It is up to the pilot to follow the voluntary recommended noise abatement procedures, while adhering to all safety measures.

 

Minimizing aircraft noise over residential areas and operating a safe and efficient air transportation system is a worldwide challenge. Courteous and responsible pilots make the difference by avoiding unnecessary residential over-flights and by flying as quietly as safety permits.

 

Safety always supersedes noise abatement procedures. Please follow air traffic control instructions and other safety considerations caused by weather or emergencies.