Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) sits in Allegheny County and operates Class C airspace. Aircraft noise is federally preempted under 49 U.S.C. §40103 (FAA sole authority). Municipalities cannot regulate flight operations.
Federal Aviation Administration has exclusive jurisdiction over aircraft in flight. PIT operates a voluntary noise-abatement program with preferential runways (10C/28C) and noise-abatement departure procedures. Allegheny County Airport Authority runs PIT and Allegheny County Airport (AGC, West Mifflin). Residents may file complaints through PIT Noise Office but local governments cannot impose curfews or flight restrictions. FAA Part 150 noise study on file.
No local penalties; FAA handles pilot deviations.
See how Allegheny County's aircraft noise rules stack up against other locations.
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