Arlington Heights is significantly affected by aircraft noise due to its proximity to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), approximately 8 miles southeast of the village center. The village participates in the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) and advocates for noise abatement procedures. Some Arlington Heights properties are within the O'Hare noise contour and may be eligible for sound insulation programs.
Arlington Heights experiences regular aircraft noise from O'Hare International Airport operations, particularly from arrivals and departures on runways aligned with the village. The village is an active member of the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC), which monitors noise levels, reviews flight track data, and advocates for noise mitigation. The O'Hare Modernization Program (OMP) runway configuration has shifted some flight patterns affecting Arlington Heights neighborhoods. Properties within the FAA-designated 65 DNL (Day-Night Average Sound Level) noise contour may qualify for the Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) administered by the City of Chicago, which provides free sound insulation improvements including windows, doors, and ventilation systems. Arlington Heights residents can file aircraft noise complaints through the City of Chicago Department of Aviation's online noise complaint system or by calling the noise hotline. The village monitors noise issues through its membership in the ONCC and reports to residents through the village board.
Aircraft noise is regulated at the federal level by the FAA, not by local ordinance. Arlington Heights cannot impose local flight restrictions. Residents can file noise complaints through the Chicago Department of Aviation noise hotline at (800) 435-9569 or the online portal at www.fly Chicago.com/OHare/Environment/Noise-Management.
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