Aircraft noise is federally regulated by FAA. Las Vegas is near McCarran (Harry Reid) International Airport. No local aircraft noise ordinance.
Aircraft noise falls under FAA jurisdiction. Las Vegas is in the approach path for Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). No local Las Vegas ordinance governs aircraft noise — FAA Part 150 noise compatibility programs apply. Complaints directed to the airport noise complaint line. Aircraft noise in Las Vegas is governed primarily by federal FAA preemption; local noise ordinances cannot restrict aircraft operations. The airport sound monitoring program tracks departures and arrivals, and residents can file complaints through the airport noise office. Overflight disputes typically route through the airport authority or FAA.
No local violations — federal FAA jurisdiction. Noise complaints filed through Clark County Department of Aviation portal.
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