Aircraft noise over Jupiter is regulated exclusively by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 91. North County General Aviation Airport (F45) is the nearest field and operates voluntary noise-abatement procedures over Jupiter Farms and Loxahatchee River.
Municipalities cannot regulate aircraft altitude, routing, or operating hours under federal preemption. North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45), operated by PBC Department of Airports, publishes voluntary noise abatement procedures asking pilots to avoid Loxahatchee River and Jupiter Farms residential overflight below 1,500 feet AGL. Jupiter Inlet draws sightseeing helicopters and seaplane traffic. Complaints go directly to PBC Airports Noise Office or FAA Flight Standards District Office in Miramar.
No local fines. FAA can issue civil penalties up to 27,500 dollars per violation for reckless operation under 14 CFR Part 91.13.
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