Bloomington, MN Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Airport
- MSP International (adjacent)
- State Law
- MN §473.192
- Noise Complaints
- MAC hotline 612-726-9411
- Construction Standard
- Acoustic attenuation required in noise zones
Summary
Bloomington is heavily impacted by MSP International Airport. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) manages noise abatement. MN §473.192 requires acoustic construction standards in airport noise zones. Bloomington is party to a noise mitigation agreement with MAC alongside Minneapolis, Richfield, and Eagan.
Subd. 3 (Ordinance): Municipalities within designated aircraft noise zones may adopt and enforce ordinances and controls to regulate building construction methods and materials for noise attenuation in habitable buildings. Such ordinances do not apply to remodeling existing residential buildings or constructing appurtenances to them, and must comply with Metropolitan Council guidelines. Subd. 4 states that this statute does not diminish the Metropolitan Airports Commission's responsibility to conduct noise abatement programs under other applicable laws.
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Full Breakdown
Bloomington borders MSP Airport and is one of the most aircraft-noise-affected cities in Minnesota. Under MN §473.192 (Aircraft Noise Attenuation Act), structures built after December 1983 in airport noise zones must achieve specific interior sound levels. DNL noise contours define affected areas starting at DNL 60. The MAC Noise Oversight Committee holds quarterly listening sessions. Nighttime aircraft operations (10 PM–7 AM) have increased. File complaints via MAC's noise complaint hotline at 612-726-9411 or their online portal. The city does not regulate aircraft noise directly; that authority rests with MAC and FAA.
Violations & Fines
New construction without required sound insulation in airport zones carries stop-work orders and fines set by local ordinance. Failure to provide real estate noise disclosure results in liability for rescission of sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
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