Westchester County, NY Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies to
- Westchester County Airport operators
- Must comply with
- Local noise abatement regulations
- Enforcement
- Airport Manager
- Max fine
- $10,000
Summary
Aircraft operating from Westchester County Airport must comply with current federal rules and the airport's local noise abatement regulations under County Code § 712.421.
No person shall navigate any aircraft, land aircraft upon, fly aircraft from, or conduct any aircraft operations on or from the airport otherwise than in conformity with the then current federal rules and regulations pertaining thereto and applicable local noise abatement regulations.
3. No aircraft shall be operated on any surface of the airport (a) in a careless or negligent manner or in disregard of the rights and safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection; or (b) at a speed or in a manner which endangers, or is likely to endanger person or property; or (c) while the operator is under the influence of liquor, or any narcotic derivative, hallucinogenic or habit-forming drug; (d) when such aircraft is so constructed, equipped or loaded to endanger persons or property; or (e) in violation of federal aviation regulations.
4. Any person operating or controlling an aircraft on or at the airport shall at all times comply with the instructions, signals or directions of the County and the Manager, by whatever means communicated.
5. No aircraft may land or take off at the airport unless it is equipped with brakes and a functioning radio capable of direct two-way communication with the control tower, except in the case of an emergency or by special permission of the Manager.
6. No motorless aircraft may land or take off at the airport without permission of the Manager.
7. No aircraft with a certified maximum gross weight in excess of 120,000 pounds shall
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 47).
Full Breakdown
Section 712.421(2) requires that no person navigate, land, fly from or operate any aircraft at Westchester County Airport except in conformity with the then-current federal rules and 'applicable local noise abatement regulations.' The Airport Manager can also deny future airport use to any operator who violates the current noise abatement procedure under subdivision 25.
Violations & Fines
Airport rule violations are enforced under § 712.651(2); Article IV violations carry a fine up to $10,000 or up to 30 days imprisonment, plus reimbursement of county costs.
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Sources & Official References
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