Planning, Noise and Environmental

The City of Atlanta’s Department of Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration have evaluated aircraft noise in the Airport vicinity for more than 30 years. The FAA approved the Department of Aviation’s first Noise Compatibility Program in 1984. Since then, the Department has maintained a comprehensive noise mitigation program that has consisted of both property acquisition and sound insulation for homes and other noise-sensitive sites.

The Department uses a Noise and Operations Monitoring System as part of its overall noise program. This program, combined with education to those calling with noise complaints, has led to a steady decline in the annual number of complaints. The Department continues to implement an Airport Noise Mitigation Program in jurisdictions near the Airport to enhance land-use compatibility with aircraft noise.

Click here to complete the Noise-Related Comments and Concerns Form or email NIP@atl.com.

In accordance with Part 150, the Department of Aviation is updating ATL’s NEMs to reflect existing year 2024 operations and forecast year 2029 operations.  The Department is providing the draft NEMs and the Draft Noise Exposure Map Update Report to the public for review and comment. Mail comments to Tianna Evola, Director of Government Affairs, City of Atlanta/Department of Aviation, P.O. Box 20509, Atlanta, GA 30320.  Mailed comments must be postmarked by January 6, 2025.  Comments may also be emailed to NEMComments@cmtengr.com.  Emailed comments must be received by January 6, 2025.

Click here for the Draft 2024 NEM

Click here for the Draft 2029 NEM

Click here for the Draft NEM Update Report