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Noise Ordinances in Albany County, NY (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Albany County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Albany County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Aircraft Noise

Albany County bars aircraft engine maintenance and testing at Albany County Airport between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. under Code § 315-14, adopted in 1992 after the County Legislature found the noise disrupted sleep in the densely populated neighborhoods surrounding the Airport. Violators face a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per occurrence, enforced by the Mass Transit Committee.

Albany County Airport Engine Noise Curfew

Some Restrictions

Code of the County of Albany § 315-14

In furtherance of the policy of the State of New York, it shall hereby be a regulation of the Albany County Airport that, unless specifically authorized by the Airport Director or the Airport Manager or their designated representatives, no aircraft engine shall be started or operated between 2300 and 0600 hours on Albany County Airport property for the purpose of maintenance and/or testing of s...

Noise Ordinances by City in Albany County

2 cities in Albany County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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