Georgetown, TX Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)

Aircraft and airport noise in Georgetown is governed by federal law, not the city Noise Control ordinance. The City's airport noise FAQ states plainly that Congress, through the FAA, has preempted much of the authority for addressing and regulating aircraft-generated noise, which significantly limits what the City can do. Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field is a busy general-aviation and flight-training field, so frequent practice takeoffs and landings are common. The City accepts noise complaints to help track patterns: residents within about 4.5 miles of the airport are directed to contact the airport directly (512-930-3666, email airport@georgetowntexas.gov, or the online noise-logging portal), while those farther out are referred to the FAA Flight Standards District Office in San Antonio at (210) 308-3300. Useful complaint details include the date, time, direction of flight, aircraft tail number, and the reporter's address. The City references a Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 noise study and an airport master plan, but does not impose enforceable local quiet hours on aircraft. Because the underlying authority is federal, the ground-noise decibel limits in Section 8.16.030 and the Class C penalty framework do not apply to aircraft in flight; residents seeking changes generally must work through the airport and the FAA.