Carrollton vs Dallas

Can Dallas County set a curfew on flights over my house?

No. Aircraft-in-flight regulation is preempted by federal law (49 U.S.C. 40103). Only the FAA can impose flight restrictions, and airports may only adopt voluntary or FAA-approved noise abatement procedures.

Where do I file an aircraft noise complaint in Dallas County?

Contact the noise office for the relevant airport: DFW Airport Noise Office for DFW flights, or the Dallas Love Field Noise Compatibility Office for Love Field. Include date, time, and location so the complaint can be matched to flight track data.

Are there rules about helicopters or drones over unincorporated Dallas County?

Both are governed primarily by FAA rules: manned helicopters under 14 CFR Part 91, small drones under 14 CFR Part 107. Texas Government Code Chapter 423 adds state privacy restrictions on UAS use, but Dallas County itself has no operational noise ordinance for aircraft.

Does Dallas have a local aircraft noise ordinance?

Aircraft noise is federally preempted under the FAA. Dallas City Code Chapter 28, Article XII addresses ground-level operations at Love Field but flight path noise is governed by FAA standards and Part 150 noise compatibility programs.

Can I file a complaint about aircraft noise?

Yes. Love Field maintains a noise complaint hotline and participates in the FAA Part 150 program. Complaints help document patterns but do not trigger local enforcement since aircraft operations are federally regulated.