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Des Plaines, IL Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified June 2026

Key Facts

Code Section
Des Plaines City Code 6-2-7(B)(1)(f) (aircraft exemption)
Preemption
Federal (FAA / Noise Control Act of 1972; 49 U.S.C. 40103, 47524)
Nearby airport
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), adjacent to Des Plaines
Complaint channel
O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) / Fly Quiet program
City rule
Aircraft operated under federal law are exempt from local noise limits

Summary

No Des Plaines-specific ordinance regulates aircraft noise; City Code 6-2-7(B)(1)(f) expressly exempts aircraft operated under federal law, and aircraft-in-flight noise is preempted by the federal government (FAA). Des Plaines lies under O'Hare International Airport approach paths governed by the federal/ONCC noise program.

f. Aircraft operated in accordance with, or pursuant to, federal law and regulations and any aircraft operating under technical difficulties or in any kind of distress.

Source: O'Hare Noise Compatibility CommissionView official code

Full Breakdown

C. 40103 and 47524). ' Des Plaines sits directly under approach and departure corridors for Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), one of the busiest airports in the world, located immediately adjacent to the city. Aircraft noise concerns are handled through the federal/airport-proprietor framework: the Chicago Department of Aviation operates the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) and a Fly Quiet runway-rotation program, and the FAA sets flight procedures. Residents direct overflight noise complaints to the O'Hare Noise Management hotline/ONCC rather than to the city. Illinois state law likewise leaves airport noise to the airport proprietor and federal authority.

Violations & Fines

Not applicable at the city level; aircraft operations are regulated and enforced federally by the FAA. City Code 6-2-7(B)(1)(f) exempts compliant aircraft from local noise penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Des Plaines limit O'Hare aircraft noise?
No. Aircraft-in-flight noise is preempted by the FAA and federal law, and City Code 6-2-7(B)(1)(f) exempts aircraft operated under federal regulations from the local noise ordinance.
Where do I report O'Hare aircraft noise over Des Plaines?
Through the Chicago Department of Aviation's O'Hare Noise Management program and the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC), not the City of Des Plaines.

Sources & Official References

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