Abilene experiences military aircraft noise from Dyess Air Force Base. B-1B bomber and C-130 transport operations generate significant noise. Military operations exempt from local ordinances.
Dyess Air Force Base on the southwest side of Abilene operates B-1B Lancer bombers and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. Military flight operations generate significant noise, particularly during takeoff and low-altitude training. The base conducts both daytime and occasional nighttime operations. Areas south and southwest of the city experience the highest noise levels. Military operations are exempt from local noise ordinances under federal law. The Air Force maintains an Air Installation Compatible Use Zone study for the base.
Military aircraft operations are exempt from local noise ordinances under federal law. Noise concerns can be directed to the Dyess AFB Public Affairs office.
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