Elk Grove lies under arrival and departure paths for Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Mather Airport. Aircraft noise is federally preempted under FAA authority and cannot be regulated locally.
Elk Grove is approximately 20 miles south of Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and 10 miles southwest of Mather Airport. Portions of the city, particularly the northern and western neighborhoods, lie beneath SMF arrival and departure tracks and Mather cargo routes. Aircraft operations are regulated exclusively by the Federal Aviation Administration under 14 CFR Part 91 and related regulations. Local noise ordinances cannot restrict overflight. Sacramento County Airport System operates SMF and publishes a Noise Compatibility Program under FAR Part 150. Residents experiencing persistent noise issues can file complaints with the SMF Noise Office, which tracks flight paths and may work with airlines on voluntary procedure adjustments. The Mather Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan guides development near Mather to minimize new exposure. CEQA noise studies for new Elk Grove residential projects factor in SMF and Mather contours.
Federal preemption means local fines do not apply to aircraft. Residents can log complaints with SMF Noise Office for agency review.
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