Aircraft noise is preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration (49 U.S.C. §40103) and cannot be regulated by DeSoto. The nearest airports are Dallas Executive (RBD) to the north and DFW International; complaints go to FAA or airport noise offices.
DeSoto, like all Texas cities, cannot enforce decibel limits against airborne aircraft due to FAA preemption under 49 U.S.C. § 40103 and 14 CFR Part 91. The city may, however, regulate ground-based aviation activity (helipads, drone launching from private property) through zoning. DeSoto is under approach paths for Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) approximately 7 miles north. Residents experiencing excessive overflight noise should file reports with the FAA Noise Complaint line (800-FAA-SURE) or the Dallas Executive airport manager.
None locally enforceable against aircraft in flight; FAA civil penalties up to $1,414 per low-flight violation under FAR 91.119.
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