Federal law preempts local aircraft noise. Auburn Municipal Airport follows FAA Part 150 and Sea-Tac overflights are under FAA and Port of Seattle. ACC 8.28 exempts aircraft in flight.
Aircraft noise in Auburn is preempted by federal law under 49 USC 41713 (Airline Deregulation Act) and 14 CFR 91 (FAA flight rules). Auburn City Code 8.28 explicitly exempts aircraft in flight from its public disturbance noise provisions. Two main aircraft noise sources affect Auburn: Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN), a small general aviation field operated by the city with published Part 150 noise compatibility planning, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) overflights handled by the Port of Seattle. Ground-based aircraft operations (engine run-ups, taxiing, maintenance) at Auburn Municipal Airport are subject to airport-specific operating rules rather than ACC 8.28. Residents affected by Sea-Tac overflight noise can file complaints with the Port of Seattle Noise Office, while Auburn Municipal Airport complaints go to the Airport Manager at (253) 931-3010. Helicopters operating for Harborview medical transport, police, or military missions are also federally preempted.
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