Aircraft noise over El Paso is governed by federal law and not by the city. El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Biggs Army Airfield at Fort Bliss operate under FAA and Department of Defense noise standards, which pr.
Federal law 49 U.S.C. 47521 (Airport Noise and Capacity Act) preempts local regulation of aircraft in flight. El Paso International Airport maintains voluntary noise abatement procedures, including preferential runway use and night-time approach routes that avoid dense residential areas in the Northeast and Airway neighborhoods. Biggs Army Airfield on Fort Bliss generates rotary-wing and C-130 operations subject to DoD Air Installation Compatible Use Zone studies. Noise complaints are handled by the Airport Noise Office for ELP or the Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office for military operations.
No municipal penalties; federal enforcement applies to airport operators. Residents seeking relief should file complaints with the FAA Southwest Regional Office or the airport noise office.
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