Port Authority of New York and New Jersey enforces FAA Part 150 Noise Compatibility Programs at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty restricting nighttime engine runups, banning Stage 2 jets, and channeling departures over preferred runways and water routes.
Federal Aviation Regulations 14 CFR Part 150 lets airport operators craft Noise Compatibility Programs reviewed by the FAA. Port Authority programs at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty prohibit non-emergency engine runups between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., require operators to use designated runup pads, and direct departures over Jamaica Bay, Long Island Sound, or the Hudson River whenever weather permits. The Aircraft Noise Abatement Act of 1990 codified at 49 USC 47521 preempts new local curfews but lets existing rules continue. NYC Admin Code section 24-208 prohibits unreasonable aircraft noise within city limits but is preempted for in-flight operations. The Port Authority publishes monthly noise reports through its WebTrak system.
Airlines violating Part 150 runup rules face Port Authority fines up to $5,000 per occurrence and lease termination warnings. FAA can pursue civil penalties up to $32,666 per violation under 49 USC 46301. Persistent offenders lose preferential gates or slots.
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