Converse sits adjacent to Randolph Air Force Base, the primary USAF pilot training base. Aircraft noise is federally preempted and not subject to city ordinance, but AICUZ zoning applies to new construction.
Much of Converse falls within the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) around Randolph AFB, which operates T-38 Talon, T-6 Texan II, and T-1 Jayhawk training aircraft generating substantial noise above 65 DNL in some neighborhoods. Military aircraft operations are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense under federal preemption, meaning the City of Converse cannot cite pilots or limit flight operations. The AICUZ program identifies Accident Potential Zones (APZ-I and APZ-II) and noise contours that restrict new residential and noise-sensitive development near runway approaches. Homebuyers in Converse receive AICUZ disclosure notices. Residents experiencing unusually loud or low operations may file community comments with the 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs office at Joint Base San Antonio Randolph. Ground-based noise from base maintenance, engine runs, and training exercises follows military noise abatement policies rather than city code.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Converse, TX
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